($559+) New Orleans, LA to Louisville, KY Movers

Full-service moving costs from New Orleans, LA to Louisville, KY

Full-service movers for the 706-mile relocation from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Louisville, Kentucky, cost between $1,713 and $8,528. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $292 - $1,944, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in New Orleans typically charge a base rate around $220 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,713 - $4,378
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,250 - $5,741
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,155 - $8,528

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 New Orleans to Louisville.

Specialty moving services from New Orleans, LA to Louisville, KY

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of New Orleans movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Louisville, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from New Orleans, LA to Louisville, KY

Moving containers from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Louisville, Kentucky, cost between $1,105 and $3,611. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Louisville. If you go over that window, storage in New Orleans adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,105 - $1,868
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,363 - $2,780
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,770 - $3,611

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both New Orleans, LA and Louisville, KY. 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 $680 in New Orleans, LA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $73 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $146 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 New Orleans to Louisville?

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 New Orleans, LA to Louisville, KY

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 706 miles from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Louisville, Kentucky, running $511 - $1,408. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $218 - $250
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• New Orleans daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $511 - $1,009
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $580 - $1,235
• 4+ bedrooms: $755 - $1,408

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $146 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 $63 and $316 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $218 - $250 in fuel for the 706-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $680 in New Orleans, Louisiana, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 New Orleans, LA to Louisville, KY

For larger DIY moves from New Orleans, Louisiana, 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 Louisville, Kentucky.

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 $1,135 and $2,267.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,025 - $1,787
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,135 - $2,267
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,565 - $2,888

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 $73 and $146.
• 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 New Orleans, Louisiana, for roughly five hours typically average $680.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. T C I Trucking (4.66/5 stars): T C I Trucking is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: New Orleans, LA vs Louisville, KY

New Orleans and Louisville land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 102 in New Orleans and 90 in Louisville, and rent tracks closely too ($1,755/mo vs. $1,250/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (58 vs 91) and safety scores (32.69 vs 43.32) come out about the same too.