($350+) Lafayette, LA to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lafayette, LA to Austin, TX

Full-service movers for the 380-mile relocation from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,194 and $7,399. 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 $317 - $2,112, 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 Lafayette typically charge a base rate around $260 plus $260 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,194 - $4,002
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,817 - $5,188
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,122 - $7,399

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 Austin.

Specialty moving services from Lafayette, LA to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Lafayette movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Austin, 81% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Southwest Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Texas 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.

How much do local movers cost in Lafayette, LA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Lafayette to Austin with a local mover averages $1,745 - $4,981. Working with a local mover based in Lafayette, LA often costs less than hiring a national carrier on routes under 500 miles. Shorter routes come with lower fuel overhead and simpler logistics, and local movers can offer more direct communication and quicker booking windows.

The tradeoff is that smaller companies may lack the infrastructure for longer hauls. Verify proper interstate licensing and relevant experience before signing anything.

Moving container costs from Lafayette, LA to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Austin, Texas, cost between $937 and $3,042. 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 Lafayette typically costs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $937 - $1,682
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,187 - $2,247
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,668 - $3,042

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $79 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $158 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Austin, TX, 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 $739 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 Austin?

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 Austin, TX

Truck rentals from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Austin, Texas, range from $387 - $981 for the 380-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $128 - $146
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Austin based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $387 - $690
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $385 - $835
• 4+ bedrooms: $484 - $981

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Lafayette, Louisiana, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $739.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $128 - $146 for the 380-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 $63 and $343, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $158 per night for hotel stops on the 380-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $317 - $475.

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

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 Austin, TX

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 Austin, Texas.

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 $978 and $1,762.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $877 - $1,574
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $978 - $1,762
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,233 - $2,317

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 $79 - $158 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Lafayette, Louisiana, for about five hours typically runs $739.

What are the best freight companies from Lafayette to Austin?

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. Dupre Logistics, LLC (4.5/5 stars): Dupre Logistics, LLC 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: Lafayette, LA vs Austin, TX

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