($672+) New Orleans, LA to Cleveland, OH Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,052-mile move from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Cleveland, Ohio, with costs ranging from $2,095 - $7,755. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $283 - $1,888. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between New Orleans and Cleveland. 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 Cleveland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,095 - $5,051
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,536 - $6,232
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,197 - $7,755

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 Cleveland.

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

Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of New Orleans movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Cleveland, 62% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Ohio Association of Movers is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from New Orleans, LA to Cleveland, OH

Moving containers from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Cleveland, Ohio, cost between $1,160 and $4,083. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in New Orleans runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,160 - $2,248
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,507 - $2,857
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,077 - $4,083

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 $661 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 $142 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 Cleveland, OH, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers New Orleans to Cleveland?

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 Cleveland, OH

Renting a moving truck for the 1,052-mile move from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Cleveland, Ohio, costs between $672 and $1,940, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $316 - $361
• 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 Cleveland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $672 - $1,353
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $726 - $1,564
• 4+ bedrooms: $931 - $1,940

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $71 and $330.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $142.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $316 and $361 for the 1,052-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $661 for 2 movers in New Orleans, Louisiana, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, Ohio.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,183 and $2,310.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,001 - $1,926
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,183 - $2,310
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,597 - $3,235

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 $661.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $71 - $142 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 Cleveland?

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.

Cost of living: New Orleans, LA vs Cleveland, OH

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

Our take

A move from New Orleans, LA, to Cleveland, OH, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,095 - $7,755 on the 1,052-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,160 - $4,083, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $672 - $1,940. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,536 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Cleveland tend to point to abundant food options and beautiful nature, though construction and brutal winters come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals.