($380+) Little Rock, AR to New Orleans, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Little Rock, AR to New Orleans, LA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 426-mile move from Little Rock, Arkansas, to New Orleans, Louisiana, with prices running from $1,179 - $7,541. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $268 - $1,788 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Little Rock and New Orleans are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Little Rock movers tend to run around $100 as a base rate plus $94/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,179 - $3,813
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,886 - $4,861
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,087 - $7,541

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 Little Rock to New Orleans.

Specialty moving services from Little Rock, AR to New Orleans, LA

Specialty needs vary by market: 48% of Little Rock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In New Orleans, 56% of movers offer the same service.

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

Louisiana Motor Transport Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Louisiana, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

How much do local movers cost in Little Rock, AR?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Little Rock to New Orleans with a local mover averages $1,849 - $4,764. For moves under 500 miles, local movers in Little Rock, AR can be a smart choice. Many use hourly pricing models that may reduce your total compared to what a national carrier would charge, and tighter coverage areas often mean faster turnaround and more hands-on communication.

That said, licensing requirements still apply. Make sure any company you're considering is properly licensed for interstate moves for the route you need.

Moving container costs from Little Rock, AR to New Orleans, LA

Moving containers from Little Rock, Arkansas, to New Orleans, Louisiana, cost between $933 and $2,933. 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 Little Rock runs about $65/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $933 - $1,534
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,159 - $2,315
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,569 - $2,933

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Little Rock, AR, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $626, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $67 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $134 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Little Rock, AR, and New Orleans, LA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Little Rock to New Orleans?

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 Little Rock, AR to New Orleans, LA

Renting a moving truck for the 426-mile move from Little Rock, Arkansas, to New Orleans, Louisiana, costs between $380 and $959, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $121 - $138
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Little Rock daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Little Rock to New Orleans based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $380 - $659
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $414 - $774
• 4+ bedrooms: $490 - $959

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 $121 - $138 in fuel for the 426-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $626 in Little Rock, Arkansas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Little Rock, AR to New Orleans, LA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Little Rock, Arkansas, to New Orleans, Louisiana, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $917 and $1,710.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $848 - $1,453
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $917 - $1,710
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,255 - $2,210

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $67 - $134 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Little Rock, Arkansas, for about five hours typically runs $626.

What are the best freight companies from Little Rock to New Orleans?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Little Rock, AR vs New Orleans, LA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in New Orleans, side by side with Little Rock 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

For a move from Little Rock, AR, to New Orleans, LA, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,179 for a studio to $7,541 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 426-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $933 - $2,933. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $380 - $959, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $1,886 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Entergy and Ochsner Health System.