($1,113+) New Orleans, LA to Salt Lake City, UT Movers

Full-service moving costs from New Orleans, LA to Salt Lake City, UT

For the 1,748-mile move from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Salt Lake City, Utah, full-service movers cost between $2,392 and $10,129. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $329 - $2,192 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in New Orleans generally start around $220 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,392 - $5,538
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,474 - $7,508
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,332 - $10,129

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 Salt Lake City.

Specialty moving services from New Orleans, LA to Salt Lake City, UT

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of New Orleans movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Salt Lake City, 91% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from New Orleans to Salt Lake City?

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 Salt Lake City, UT

Moving containers from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Salt Lake City, Utah, cost between $1,485 and $5,535. 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 Salt Lake City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,485 - $2,889
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,039 - $4,002
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,592 - $5,535

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $82 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $164 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Salt Lake City, UT, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $767 in New Orleans, LA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers New Orleans to Salt Lake City?

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 Salt Lake City, UT

Plan on $1,113 - $3,114 for a rental moving truck on the 1,748-mile route from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Salt Lake City, Utah. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $610 - $697
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Salt Lake City based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,113 - $1,955
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,180 - $2,424
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,415 - $3,114

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $164 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 $71 and $356 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $610 - $697 in fuel for the 1,748-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $767 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 Salt Lake City?

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 Salt Lake City, UT

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Salt Lake City, Utah. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $986 and $3,234.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,462 - $2,495
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,663 - $3,234
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,226 - $4,296

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 $82 - $164 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 New Orleans, Louisiana, typically costs $767.

What are the best freight companies from New Orleans to Salt Lake City?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
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 facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: New Orleans, LA vs Salt Lake City, UT

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