($434+) Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Austin, Texas, to New Orleans, Louisiana, costs between $1,310 and $8,340. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 511-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $355 - $2,364, 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 Austin and New Orleans. For a rough baseline, movers based in Austin tend to start around $191 plus $90/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 Austin to New Orleans:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,310 - $3,986
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,209 - $5,810
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,862 - $8,340

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 Austin to New Orleans.

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

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to New Orleans, Louisiana, cost between $964 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 New Orleans. If you go over that window, storage in Austin adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $964 - $1,728
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,337 - $2,533
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,694 - $3,288

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 $827 in Austin, TX. 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 $89 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $177 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 Austin 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 Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 511 miles from Austin, Texas, to New Orleans, Louisiana, running $434 - $1,185. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $192 - $220
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Austin daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $434 - $845
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $444 - $974
• 4+ bedrooms: $577 - $1,185

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 $89 and $414.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $177.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $192 and $220 for the 511-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 $827 for 2 movers in Austin, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

If you're moving a larger household from Austin, Texas, 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 New Orleans, Louisiana.

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 $1,028 and $1,909.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $876 - $1,602
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,028 - $1,909
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,356 - $2,428

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 $89 and $177.
• 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 Austin, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $827.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Molina Trucking (4.26/5 stars): Molina Trucking is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Austin, TX 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 Austin 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.