($795+) Tucson, AZ to Lafayette, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tucson, AZ to Lafayette, LA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,281-mile move from Tucson, Arizona, to Lafayette, Louisiana, with costs ranging from $2,250 - $9,389. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $283 - $1,884. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Tucson and Lafayette. Local movers in Tucson typically start around $160 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Tucson to Lafayette:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,250 - $5,314
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,040 - $6,865
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,927 - $9,389

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 Tucson to Lafayette.

Specialty moving services from Tucson, AZ to Lafayette, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 92% of Tucson movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Lafayette, 75% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tucson to Lafayette?

All three below meet the standards set by the Louisiana Motor Transport Association, the group most Louisiana movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Tucson, AZ to Lafayette, LA

Moving containers from Tucson, Arizona, to Lafayette, Louisiana, cost between $1,344 and $4,490. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Tucson typically runs around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tucson to Lafayette:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,344 - $2,400
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,646 - $3,312
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,396 - $4,490

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 $659 in Tucson, AZ. 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 $141 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 Lafayette, LA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Tucson to Lafayette?

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 Tucson, AZ to Lafayette, LA

Renting a moving truck for the 1,281-mile move from Tucson, Arizona, to Lafayette, Louisiana, costs between $803 and $2,294, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $384 - $439
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Tucson daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tucson to Lafayette based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $803 - $1,612
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $932 - $1,938
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,103 - $2,294

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 $141.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $384 and $439 for the 1,281-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 $659 for 2 movers in Tucson, Arizona, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tucson to Lafayette?

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 Tucson, AZ to Lafayette, LA

If you're moving a larger household from Tucson, Arizona, 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 Lafayette, Louisiana.

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 $1,344 and $2,650.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Tucson to Lafayette:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,209 - $2,228
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,344 - $2,650
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,954 - $3,777

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Tucson, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $659.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $71 - $141 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 Tucson to Lafayette?

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.
3. Cti, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Cti, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Tucson, AZ vs Lafayette, LA

Day-to-day costs in Lafayette are close to what you're used to in Tucson: cost of living index of 90 versus 97, with average rent of $2,825/mo compared to $1,295/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 43/100 and 45.57/100 in Tucson versus 42/100 and 54.25/100 in Lafayette.