($858+) New York City, NY to New Orleans, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from NYC to New Orleans, LA

Full-service movers for the 1,303-mile relocation from NYC, New York, to New Orleans, Louisiana, cost between $2,010 and $8,111. 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 $432 - $2,880, 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 NYC typically charge a base rate around $239 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,010 - $4,470
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,576 - $6,029
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,220 - $8,111

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 NYC to New Orleans.

Specialty moving services from NYC to New Orleans, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of New York City 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 NYC to New Orleans?

Movers licensed to operate in Louisiana are typically members of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from NYC to New Orleans, LA

Moving containers from NYC, New York, to New Orleans, Louisiana, cost between $1,409 and $4,630. 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 NYC typically costs about $190/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,409 - $2,473
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,799 - $3,485
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,251 - $4,630

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $108 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $216 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in New Orleans, LA, 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 $1,008 in NYC. 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 NYC 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 NYC to New Orleans, LA

A rental truck for this 1,303-mile move from NYC, New York, to New Orleans, Louisiana, costs between $815 and $2,401. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $597 - $682
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• NYC daily rental rate: $19 - $50
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.99 - $2.29

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $815 - $1,574
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $936 - $1,968
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,131 - $2,401

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 $108 and $504.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $216.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $597 and $682 for the 1,303-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 $1,008 for 2 movers in NYC, New York, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

For larger DIY moves from NYC, New York, 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 $1,356 and $2,788.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,219 - $2,385
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,356 - $2,788
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,877 - $3,928

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 $108 - $216 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in NYC, New York, for about five hours typically runs $1,008.

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

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. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. 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: NYC 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 NYC 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.