($819+) Lafayette, LA to Philadelphia, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lafayette, LA to Philadelphia, PA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,334-mile move from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with costs ranging from $2,262 - $9,366. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $287 - $1,912. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Lafayette and Philadelphia. Local movers in Lafayette typically start around $260 as a base rate plus $260/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,262 - $5,025
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,941 - $6,596
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,349 - $9,366

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 Lafayette to Philadelphia.

Specialty moving services from Lafayette, LA to Philadelphia, PA

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Lafayette movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Philadelphia, 90% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Lafayette to Philadelphia?

Look for Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Pennsylvania beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Lafayette, LA to Philadelphia, PA

Moving containers from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,311 and $4,912. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Lafayette costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,311 - $2,572
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,674 - $3,659
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,295 - $4,912

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $72 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $143 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Philadelphia, PA, 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 $669 in Lafayette, LA. 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 Lafayette to Philadelphia?

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 Lafayette, LA to Philadelphia, PA

A rental truck for this 1,334-mile move from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, costs between $828 and $2,344. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $406 - $464
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Lafayette daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $828 - $1,714
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $951 - $1,902
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,161 - $2,344

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 $72 and $335.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $143.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $406 and $464 for the 1,334-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 $669 for 2 movers in Lafayette, Louisiana, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Lafayette to Philadelphia?

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 Lafayette, LA to Philadelphia, PA

For larger DIY moves from Lafayette, 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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 $1,353 and $2,871.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,254 - $2,383
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,353 - $2,871
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,893 - $3,854

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 $72 and $143.
• 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 Lafayette, Louisiana, for roughly five hours typically average $669.

What are the best freight companies from Lafayette to Philadelphia?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Dupre Logistics, LLC (4.5/5 stars): Dupre Logistics, LLC is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Lafayette, LA vs Philadelphia, PA

Good news for your budget: Philadelphia isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Lafayette. Cost of living index runs 104 there against 90 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 42/100 and 54.25/100 here versus 75/100 and 33.91/100 there.