($541+) New Orleans, LA to McAllen, TX Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from New Orleans, Louisiana, to McAllen, Texas, costs between $1,664 and $8,278. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 694-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $275 - $1,832, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between New Orleans and McAllen. For a rough baseline, movers based in New Orleans tend to start around $220 plus $100/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,664 - $4,324
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,203 - $5,934
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,849 - $8,278

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 McAllen.

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

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of New Orleans movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In McAllen, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

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.

Moving container costs from New Orleans, LA to McAllen, TX

Moving containers from New Orleans, Louisiana, to McAllen, Texas, cost between $1,126 and $3,667. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in New Orleans runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,126 - $1,982
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,390 - $2,638
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,897 - $3,667

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 $137 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 $641 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 McAllen, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers New Orleans to McAllen?

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 McAllen, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 694-mile move from New Orleans, Louisiana, to McAllen, Texas, costs between $541 and $1,386, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $202 - $231
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• 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 McAllen based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $541 - $983
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $589 - $1,214
• 4+ bedrooms: $672 - $1,386

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 $69 and $321.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $137.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $202 and $231 for the 694-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 $641 for 2 movers in New Orleans, Louisiana, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 McAllen, TX

If you're moving a larger household from New Orleans, Louisiana, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to McAllen, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,069 and $2,089.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,014 - $1,679
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,069 - $2,089
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,547 - $2,907

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In New Orleans, Louisiana, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $641.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $69 - $137 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

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

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 McAllen, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in McAllen, 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.