($837+) Newark, NJ to New Orleans, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Newark, NJ to New Orleans, LA

Hiring full-service movers from Newark, New Jersey, to New Orleans, Louisiana, costs between $2,074 and $8,830. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,295-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $365 - $2,436, 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 Newark and New Orleans. For a rough baseline, movers based in Newark tend to start around $260 plus $120/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 Newark to New Orleans:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,074 - $4,755
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,670 - $6,268
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,727 - $8,830

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 Newark to New Orleans.

Specialty moving services from Newark, NJ to New Orleans, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Newark movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In New Orleans, 75% of movers offer the same service.

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

Louisiana Motor Transport Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Louisiana, 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 Newark, NJ to New Orleans, LA

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to New Orleans, Louisiana, cost between $1,290 and $4,536. 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 Newark runs about $130/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,290 - $2,625
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,819 - $3,417
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,349 - $4,536

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $853 in Newark, NJ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $91 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $183 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your New Orleans, LA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Newark to New Orleans?

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 Newark, NJ to New Orleans, LA

A rental truck for this 1,295-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to New Orleans, Louisiana, costs between $862 and $2,387. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $502 - $574
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $24
• Newark daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $862 - $1,517
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $932 - $1,938
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,194 - $2,387

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $183 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Newark, New Jersey, usually costs about $853 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,295-mile drive falls between $502 and $574, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $61 and $365 to your total.

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

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 Newark, NJ to New Orleans, LA

For larger DIY moves from Newark, New Jersey, 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 New Orleans, Louisiana.

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 $1,386 and $2,650.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,161 - $2,363
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,386 - $2,650
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,973 - $3,703

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $91 - $183 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Newark, New Jersey, typically costs $853.

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

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. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. 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: Newark, NJ vs New Orleans, LA

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