($487+) New Orleans, LA to Tulsa, OK Movers

Full-service moving costs from New Orleans, LA to Tulsa, OK

Full-service movers for the 654-mile relocation from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, cost between $1,538 and $7,944. 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 $286 - $1,904, 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 Tulsa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,538 - $4,141
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,316 - $5,777
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,869 - $7,944

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 Tulsa.

Specialty moving services from New Orleans, LA to Tulsa, OK

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of New Orleans movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tulsa, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Oklahoma Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Oklahoma 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 New Orleans, LA to Tulsa, OK

Moving containers from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, cost between $1,061 and $3,308. 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 New Orleans typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,061 - $1,843
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,416 - $2,632
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,857 - $3,308

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $666 in New Orleans, LA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $71 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $143 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Tulsa, OK, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers New Orleans to Tulsa?

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 Tulsa, OK

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 654 miles from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, running $487 - $1,335. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $198 - $226
• 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 Tulsa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $487 - $958
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $580 - $1,161
• 4+ bedrooms: $724 - $1,335

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $143 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in New Orleans, Louisiana, usually costs about $666 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 654-mile drive falls between $198 and $226, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $48 and $286 to your total.

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

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 Tulsa, OK

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 Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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 $1,133 and $2,212.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $974 - $1,780
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,133 - $2,212
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,399 - $2,702

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In New Orleans, Louisiana, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $666.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $71 - $143 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

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

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. T C I Trucking (4.66/5 stars): T C I Trucking 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: New Orleans, LA vs Tulsa, OK

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