($988+) Durham, NC to Laredo, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Durham, NC to Laredo, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,490-mile move from Durham, North Carolina, to Laredo, Texas, with costs ranging from $2,160 - $8,995. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $277 - $1,844. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Durham and Laredo. Local movers in Durham typically start around $240 as a base rate plus $122/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Durham to Laredo:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,160 - $5,145
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,014 - $6,928
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,175 - $8,995

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 Durham to Laredo.

Specialty moving services from Durham, NC to Laredo, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Durham movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Laredo, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Durham to Laredo?

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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 Durham, NC to Laredo, TX

Moving containers from Durham, North Carolina, to Laredo, Texas, cost between $1,362 and $4,807. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Durham typically costs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Durham to Laredo:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,362 - $2,660
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,832 - $3,565
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,467 - $4,807

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $69 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $138 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $645 in Durham, NC, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Laredo, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Durham to Laredo?

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 Durham, NC to Laredo, TX

Plan on $912 - $2,539 for a rental moving truck on the 1,490-mile route from Durham, North Carolina, to Laredo, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $437 - $500
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Durham daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Durham to Laredo based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $912 - $1,856
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,006 - $2,122
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,344 - $2,539

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $138 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $60 and $300 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $437 - $500 in fuel for the 1,490-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $645 in Durham, North Carolina, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Durham to Laredo?

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 Durham, NC to Laredo, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Durham, North Carolina, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Laredo, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,525 and $2,912.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Durham to Laredo:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,277 - $2,370
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,525 - $2,912
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,034 - $4,086

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $69 and $138.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Durham, North Carolina, for roughly five hours typically average $645.

What are the best freight companies from Durham to Laredo?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Darrell Andrews Trucking, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): Darrell Andrews Trucking, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Durham, NC vs Laredo, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Laredo, side by side with Durham 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.