($923+) Mesa, AZ to Lafayette, LA Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Mesa, Arizona, to Lafayette, Louisiana, costs between $2,295 and $9,529. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,391-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $311 - $2,076, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Mesa and Lafayette. For a rough baseline, movers based in Mesa tend to start around $175 plus $85/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,295 - $5,364
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,958 - $7,214
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,950 - $9,529

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 Mesa to Lafayette.

Specialty moving services from Mesa, AZ to Lafayette, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Mesa 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 Mesa to Lafayette?

Look for Louisiana Motor Transport Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Louisiana beyond this list.

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 Mesa, AZ to Lafayette, LA

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to Lafayette, Louisiana, cost between $1,417 and $5,059. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Mesa costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,417 - $2,515
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,720 - $3,438
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,385 - $5,059

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $78 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $156 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Lafayette, LA, 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 $727 in Mesa, AZ. 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 Mesa 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 Mesa, AZ to Lafayette, LA

Plan on $923 - $2,542 for a rental moving truck on the 1,391-mile route from Mesa, Arizona, to Lafayette, Louisiana. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $459 - $525
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Mesa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $923 - $1,733
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $931 - $1,920
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,209 - $2,542

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 $78 and $363.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $156.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $459 and $525 for the 1,391-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 $727 for 2 movers in Mesa, Arizona, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Mesa 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 Mesa, AZ to Lafayette, LA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Mesa, Arizona, to Lafayette, 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. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,418 and $3,012.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,288 - $2,357
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,418 - $3,012
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,985 - $4,009

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 $78 - $156 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Mesa, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $727.

What are the best freight companies from Mesa to Lafayette?

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.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Mesa, AZ vs Lafayette, LA

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