($598+) New Orleans, LA to Dayton, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from New Orleans, LA to Dayton, OH

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 855-mile move from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Dayton, Ohio, with costs ranging from $1,947 - $8,048. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $280 - $1,864. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between New Orleans and Dayton. Local movers in New Orleans typically start around $220 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,947 - $4,607
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,593 - $6,041
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,034 - $8,048

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 Dayton.

Specialty moving services from New Orleans, LA to Dayton, OH

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in Ohio are typically members of the Ohio Association of Movers, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

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 Dayton, OH

Moving containers from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Dayton, Ohio, cost between $1,186 and $3,710. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in New Orleans costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,186 - $2,107
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,554 - $2,777
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,029 - $3,710

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $70 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $140 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 $652 in New Orleans, LA, 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 Dayton, OH, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers New Orleans to Dayton?

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 Dayton, OH

Plan on $647 - $1,728 for a rental moving truck on the 855-mile route from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Dayton, Ohio. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $254 - $290
• Daily insurance: $28/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 Dayton based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $647 - $1,128
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $679 - $1,423
• 4+ bedrooms: $817 - $1,728

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $140 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 $61 and $303 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $254 - $290 in fuel for the 855-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $652 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 Dayton?

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 Dayton, OH

If you're moving a larger household from New Orleans, Louisiana, 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 Dayton, Ohio.

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 $1,244 and $2,292.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $985 - $1,914
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,244 - $2,292
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,512 - $3,213

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in New Orleans, Louisiana, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $652.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $70 and $140 per foot.

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

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 Dayton, OH

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Dayton, 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.