($1,005+) Hartford, CT to Lafayette, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Hartford, CT to Lafayette, LA

Full-service movers for the 1,538-mile relocation from Hartford, Connecticut, to Lafayette, Louisiana, cost between $2,261 and $8,954. 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 $297 - $1,980, 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 Hartford typically charge a base rate around $300 plus $180 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,261 - $4,867
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,911 - $6,265
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,335 - $8,954

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 Hartford to Lafayette.

Specialty moving services from Hartford, CT to Lafayette, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Hartford 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 Hartford to Lafayette?

Movers licensed to operate in Louisiana are typically members of the Louisiana Motor Transport 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 Hartford, CT to Lafayette, LA

Moving containers from Hartford, Connecticut, to Lafayette, Louisiana, cost between $1,457 and $4,846. 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 Hartford typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,457 - $2,732
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,842 - $3,933
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,458 - $4,846

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Hartford, CT and Lafayette, 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 $693 in Hartford, CT, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $74 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $149 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 Hartford 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 Hartford, CT to Lafayette, LA

Truck rentals from Hartford, Connecticut, to Lafayette, Louisiana, range from $918 - $2,559 for the 1,538-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $484 - $554
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Hartford daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $918 - $1,797
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,025 - $2,204
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,264 - $2,559

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 $74 and $347.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $149.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $484 and $554 for the 1,538-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 $693 for 2 movers in Hartford, Connecticut, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Hartford 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 Hartford, CT to Lafayette, LA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Hartford, Connecticut, to Lafayette, Louisiana. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,519 and $3,024.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,324 - $2,360
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,519 - $3,024
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,048 - $4,122

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Hartford, Connecticut, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $693.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $74 and $149 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Hartford to Lafayette?

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. North Atlantic Trucking, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): North Atlantic Trucking, Inc. 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: Hartford, CT 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 Hartford 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.