($590+) Greensboro, NC to New Orleans, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Greensboro, NC to New Orleans, LA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 800-mile move from Greensboro, North Carolina, to New Orleans, Louisiana, with costs ranging from $1,710 - $7,959. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $274 - $1,824. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Greensboro and New Orleans. Local movers in Greensboro typically start around $249 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Greensboro to New Orleans:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,710 - $4,279
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,392 - $5,609
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,111 - $7,959

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Greensboro to New Orleans.

Specialty moving services from Greensboro, NC to New Orleans, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Greensboro movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In New Orleans, 75% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Greensboro to New Orleans?

Look for Louisiana Motor Transport Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Louisiana beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Greensboro, NC to New Orleans, LA

Moving containers from Greensboro, North Carolina, to New Orleans, Louisiana, cost between $1,152 and $3,729. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Greensboro typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Greensboro to New Orleans:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,152 - $1,997
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,379 - $2,800
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,908 - $3,729

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Greensboro, NC and New Orleans, LA. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $638 in Greensboro, NC, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $68 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $137 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Greensboro to New Orleans?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Greensboro, NC to New Orleans, LA

Truck rentals from Greensboro, North Carolina, to New Orleans, Louisiana, range from $601 - $1,586 for the 800-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $232 - $265
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Greensboro daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Greensboro to New Orleans based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $601 - $1,111
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $662 - $1,374
• 4+ bedrooms: $773 - $1,586

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $68 and $319.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $137.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $232 and $265 for the 800-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $638 for 2 movers in Greensboro, North Carolina, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Greensboro to New Orleans?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Greensboro, NC to New Orleans, LA

For larger DIY moves from Greensboro, North Carolina, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to New Orleans, Louisiana.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,184 and $2,263.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Greensboro to New Orleans:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,066 - $1,890
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,184 - $2,263
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,558 - $2,983

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $68 - $137 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Greensboro, North Carolina, typically costs $638.

What are the best freight companies from Greensboro to New Orleans?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Salem Carriers, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): Salem Carriers, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Greensboro, NC vs New Orleans, LA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in New Orleans, side by side with Greensboro on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.