($572+) Indianapolis, IN to New Orleans, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Indianapolis, IN to New Orleans, LA

For the 819-mile move from Indianapolis, Indiana, to New Orleans, Louisiana, full-service movers cost between $1,780 and $8,046. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $277 - $1,848 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Indianapolis generally start around $245 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,780 - $4,547
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,324 - $5,842
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,116 - $8,046

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 Indianapolis to New Orleans.

Specialty moving services from Indianapolis, IN to New Orleans, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, IN to New Orleans, LA

Moving containers from Indianapolis, Indiana, to New Orleans, Louisiana, cost between $1,185 and $3,543. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to New Orleans. If you go over that window, storage in Indianapolis adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,185 - $2,142
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,466 - $2,915
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,870 - $3,543

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $69 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $139 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $647 in Indianapolis, IN, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your New Orleans, LA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, IN to New Orleans, LA

Renting a moving truck for the 819-mile move from Indianapolis, Indiana, to New Orleans, Louisiana, costs between $566 and $1,602, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $241 - $275
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Indianapolis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $566 - $1,145
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $649 - $1,361
• 4+ bedrooms: $821 - $1,602

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Indianapolis, Indiana, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $647.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $241 - $275 for the 819-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $55 and $300, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $139 per night for hotel stops on the 819-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $277 - $416.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, IN to New Orleans, LA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Indianapolis, Indiana, 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. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,207 and $2,240.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,056 - $1,872
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,207 - $2,240
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,543 - $3,043

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $69 - $139 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Indianapolis, Indiana, typically costs $647.

What are the best freight companies from Indianapolis to New Orleans?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Sysco Indianapolis, LLC (4.54/5 stars): Sysco Indianapolis, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Indianapolis, IN 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 Indianapolis 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.