($858+) New Orleans, LA to Aurora, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from New Orleans, LA to Aurora, CO

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,300-mile move from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Aurora, Colorado, with prices running from $2,255 - $9,564. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $332 - $2,216 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between New Orleans and Aurora are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, New Orleans movers tend to run around $220 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,255 - $5,066
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,065 - $6,698
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,135 - $9,564

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 New Orleans to Aurora.

Specialty moving services from New Orleans, LA to Aurora, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of New Orleans movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Aurora, 87% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 New Orleans, LA to Aurora, CO

Moving containers from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Aurora, Colorado, cost between $1,423 and $4,583. 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 New Orleans typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,423 - $2,624
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,659 - $3,520
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,441 - $4,583

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $83 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $166 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 $776 in New Orleans, LA, 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 Aurora, CO, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers New Orleans to Aurora?

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 New Orleans, LA to Aurora, CO

A rental truck for this 1,300-mile move from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Aurora, Colorado, costs between $807 and $2,448. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $458 - $524
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• New Orleans daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $807 - $1,655
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $909 - $1,891
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,201 - $2,448

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $166 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $72 and $360 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $458 - $524 in fuel for the 1,300-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $776 in New Orleans, Louisiana, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from New Orleans to Aurora?

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 New Orleans, LA to Aurora, CO

For larger DIY moves from New Orleans, Louisiana, 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 Aurora, Colorado.

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 $1,453 and $2,844.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,268 - $2,385
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,453 - $2,844
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,896 - $3,666

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $83 and $166.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in New Orleans, Louisiana, for roughly five hours typically average $776.

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

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. T C I Trucking (4.66/5 stars): T C I Trucking 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: New Orleans, LA vs Aurora, CO

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