($438+) New Orleans, LA to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from New Orleans, LA to Austin, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 510-mile move from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Austin, Texas, with costs ranging from $1,272 - $7,927. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $338 - $2,256. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between New Orleans and Austin. Local movers in New Orleans typically start around $220 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,272 - $4,026
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,101 - $5,257
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,901 - $7,927

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 Austin.

Specialty moving services from New Orleans, LA to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Austin?

Southwest Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Texas, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with 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 Austin, TX

Moving containers from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Austin, Texas, cost between $974 and $3,288. 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 Austin. If you go over that window, storage in New Orleans adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $974 - $1,799
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,210 - $2,337
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,779 - $3,288

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both New Orleans, LA and Austin, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $790 in New Orleans, LA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $85 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $169 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers New Orleans 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 New Orleans, LA to Austin, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 510-mile move from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Austin, Texas, costs between $430 and $1,127, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $183 - $209
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Austin based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $430 - $813
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $463 - $926
• 4+ bedrooms: $606 - $1,127

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $183 - $209 for the 510-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 New Orleans, Louisiana, for about 5 hours typically costs around $790.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 510-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $169 per night, adding $338 - $508 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $56 and $338.

What are the best moving truck rentals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans, LA to Austin, TX

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Austin, Texas. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,018 and $1,889.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $921 - $1,570
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,018 - $1,889
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,302 - $2,605

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 $85 and $169.
• 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 $790.

What are the best freight companies from New Orleans 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. 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 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: New Orleans, 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 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.