($628+) Dayton, OH to New Orleans, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dayton, OH to New Orleans, LA

For the 857-mile move from Dayton, Ohio, to New Orleans, Louisiana, full-service movers cost between $2,044 and $8,371. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $266 - $1,776 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Dayton generally start around $330 plus $140 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,044 - $5,084
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,695 - $5,967
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,542 - $8,371

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 Dayton to New Orleans.

Specialty moving services from Dayton, OH to New Orleans, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Dayton 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 Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to New Orleans, LA

Moving containers from Dayton, Ohio, to New Orleans, Louisiana, cost between $1,197 and $3,824. 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 Dayton typically costs about $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,197 - $2,191
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,495 - $3,040
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,910 - $3,824

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Dayton, OH and New Orleans, LA. 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 $622 in Dayton, OH, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $67 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $133 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 Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to New Orleans, LA

A rental truck for this 857-mile move from Dayton, Ohio, to New Orleans, Louisiana, costs between $647 and $1,661. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $242 - $277
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Dayton daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $647 - $1,197
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $665 - $1,326
• 4+ bedrooms: $867 - $1,661

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $133 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $58 and $289 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $242 - $277 in fuel for the 857-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $622 in Dayton, Ohio, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Dayton, Ohio, to New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 $1,161 and $2,269.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,047 - $1,952
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,161 - $2,269
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,608 - $2,999

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 $67 - $133 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Dayton, Ohio, for about five hours typically runs $622.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co (4.88/5 stars): ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Dayton, OH 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 Dayton 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.