($856+) Lafayette, LA to Rochester, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lafayette, LA to Rochester, NY

Full-service movers for the 1,414-mile relocation from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Rochester, New York, cost between $2,370 and $9,610. 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 $269 - $1,792, 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 Lafayette typically charge a base rate around $260 plus $260 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,370 - $5,271
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,920 - $6,974
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,322 - $9,610

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 Lafayette to Rochester.

Specialty moving services from Lafayette, LA to Rochester, NY

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Lafayette movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Rochester, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in New York are typically members of the New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association, 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 Lafayette, LA to Rochester, NY

Moving containers from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Rochester, New York, cost between $1,400 and $4,767. 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 Lafayette typically costs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,400 - $2,747
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,896 - $3,543
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,381 - $4,767

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Lafayette, LA and Rochester, NY. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $627 in Lafayette, LA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $67 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $134 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Lafayette to Rochester?

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 Lafayette, LA to Rochester, NY

Plan on $901 - $2,606 for a rental moving truck on the 1,414-mile route from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Rochester, New York. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $403 - $461
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Lafayette daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $901 - $1,708
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $975 - $2,113
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,264 - $2,606

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $134 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 $58 and $291 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $403 - $461 in fuel for the 1,414-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $627 in Lafayette, Louisiana, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Lafayette, LA to Rochester, NY

If you're moving a larger household from Lafayette, 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 Rochester, New York.

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 $1,431 and $2,835.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,235 - $2,448
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,431 - $2,835
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,865 - $3,853

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Lafayette, Louisiana, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $627.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $67 - $134 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 Lafayette to Rochester?

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. Dupre Logistics, LLC (4.5/5 stars): Dupre Logistics, LLC 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: Lafayette, LA vs Rochester, NY

Lafayette and Rochester land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 90 in Lafayette and 89 in Rochester, and rent tracks closely too ($2,825/mo vs. $1,250/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (42 vs 61) and safety scores (54.25 vs 36.66) come out about the same too.