($707+) Chesapeake, VA to New Orleans, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chesapeake, VA to New Orleans, LA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,036-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to New Orleans, Louisiana, with prices running from $2,086 - $7,822. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $310 - $2,064 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Chesapeake and New Orleans are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Chesapeake movers tend to run around $290 as a base rate plus $125/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,086 - $4,933
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,534 - $6,065
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,257 - $7,822

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 Chesapeake to New Orleans.

Specialty moving services from Chesapeake, VA to New Orleans, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake, VA to New Orleans, LA

Moving containers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to New Orleans, Louisiana, cost between $1,206 and $4,363. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Chesapeake costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,206 - $2,201
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,552 - $3,093
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,073 - $4,363

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $77 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $155 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 $722 in Chesapeake, VA. 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 Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake, VA to New Orleans, LA

Truck rentals from Chesapeake, Virginia, to New Orleans, Louisiana, range from $735 - $1,960 for the 1,036-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $340 - $389
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Chesapeake daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $735 - $1,287
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $733 - $1,548
• 4+ bedrooms: $987 - $1,960

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $340 - $389 for the 1,036-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, for about 5 hours typically costs around $722.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,036-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $155 per night, adding $310 - $464 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $52 and $310.

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

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Chesapeake, Virginia, to New Orleans, Louisiana. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $929 and $2,549.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,064 - $2,082
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,242 - $2,549
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,761 - $3,191

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 $77 - $155 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, for about five hours typically runs $722.

What are the best freight companies from Chesapeake 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. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. 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: Chesapeake, VA vs New Orleans, LA

Good news for your budget: New Orleans isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Chesapeake. Cost of living index runs 102 there against 104 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 21/100 and 70.88/100 here versus 58/100 and 32.69/100 there.