($905+) Phoenix, AZ to New Orleans, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Phoenix, AZ to New Orleans, LA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,522-mile move from Phoenix, Arizona, to New Orleans, Louisiana, with prices running from $2,301 - $10,032. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $326 - $2,172 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Phoenix and New Orleans are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Phoenix movers tend to run around $140 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,301 - $5,426
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,133 - $6,763
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,448 - $10,032

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 Phoenix to New Orleans.

Specialty moving services from Phoenix, AZ to New Orleans, LA

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

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

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 Phoenix, AZ to New Orleans, LA

Moving containers from Phoenix, Arizona, to New Orleans, Louisiana, cost between $1,387 and $5,156. 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 Phoenix runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,387 - $2,574
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,940 - $3,672
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,463 - $5,156

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Phoenix, AZ and New Orleans, LA. 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 $760 in Phoenix, AZ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $81 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $163 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix, AZ to New Orleans, LA

Renting a moving truck for the 1,522-mile move from Phoenix, Arizona, to New Orleans, Louisiana, costs between $991 and $2,736, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $526 - $601
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Phoenix daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $991 - $1,809
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,021 - $2,174
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,233 - $2,736

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $526 - $601 for the 1,522-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Phoenix, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $760.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,522-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $163 per night, adding $326 - $489 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $54 and $326.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Phoenix 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 Phoenix, AZ to New Orleans, LA

If you're moving a larger household from Phoenix, 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 New Orleans, 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 $1,552 and $3,179.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,314 - $2,560
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,552 - $3,179
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,031 - $3,841

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Phoenix, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $760.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $81 - $163 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 Phoenix to New Orleans?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Phoenix, AZ vs New Orleans, LA

Day-to-day costs in New Orleans are close to what you're used to in Phoenix: cost of living index of 102 versus 113, with average rent of $1,755/mo compared to $1,695/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 41/100 and 46.94/100 in Phoenix versus 58/100 and 32.69/100 in New Orleans.