($538+) Augusta, GA to Lafayette, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Augusta, GA to Lafayette, LA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 719-mile move from Augusta, Georgia, to Lafayette, Louisiana, with costs ranging from $1,663 - $8,526. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $252 - $1,680. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Augusta and Lafayette. Local movers in Augusta typically start around $365 as a base rate plus $95/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,663 - $4,554
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,270 - $6,153
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,070 - $8,526

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 Augusta to Lafayette.

Specialty moving services from Augusta, GA to Lafayette, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Augusta 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 Augusta to Lafayette?

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 Augusta, GA to Lafayette, LA

Moving containers from Augusta, Georgia, to Lafayette, Louisiana, cost between $1,094 and $3,576. 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 Augusta typically costs about $50/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,094 - $2,006
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,322 - $2,725
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,937 - $3,576

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $63 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $126 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 $588 in Augusta, GA. 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 Augusta 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 Augusta, GA to Lafayette, LA

Plan on $538 - $1,467 for a rental moving truck on the 719-mile route from Augusta, Georgia, to Lafayette, Louisiana. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $192 - $220
• Daily insurance: $25/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Augusta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $538 - $1,060
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $551 - $1,163
• 4+ bedrooms: $755 - $1,467

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $192 - $220 for the 719-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 Augusta, Georgia, for about 5 hours typically costs around $588.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 719-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $126 per night, adding $252 - $378 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $42 and $252.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Augusta 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 Augusta, GA to Lafayette, LA

For larger DIY moves from Augusta, Georgia, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Lafayette, Louisiana.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,091 and $2,180.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $986 - $1,787
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,091 - $2,180
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,446 - $2,973

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 $63 - $126 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Augusta, Georgia, for about five hours typically runs $588.

What are the best freight companies from Augusta 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. Marko Petroleum (4.12/5 stars): Marko Petroleum 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: Augusta, GA vs Lafayette, LA

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Augusta and Lafayette to plan around. Cost of living index: 80 vs. 90. Average rent: $1,250/mo vs. $2,825/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 22 vs. 42. Safety index: 51.54 vs. 54.25.