($749+) Virginia Beach, VA to Lafayette, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Virginia Beach, VA to Lafayette, LA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,163-mile move from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Lafayette, Louisiana, with costs ranging from $2,175 - $7,868. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $297 - $1,980. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Virginia Beach and Lafayette. Local movers in Virginia Beach typically start around $183 as a base rate plus $97/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Virginia Beach to Lafayette:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,175 - $4,653
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,487 - $6,478
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,584 - $7,868

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 Virginia Beach to Lafayette.

Specialty moving services from Virginia Beach, VA to Lafayette, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Virginia Beach movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Lafayette, 75% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Virginia Beach to Lafayette?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Louisiana Motor Transport Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Virginia Beach, VA to Lafayette, LA

Moving containers from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Lafayette, Louisiana, cost between $1,313 and $4,436. 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 Virginia Beach runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Virginia Beach to Lafayette:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,313 - $2,456
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,641 - $3,288
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,310 - $4,436

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Virginia Beach, VA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $693, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $74 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $149 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Virginia Beach, VA, and Lafayette, LA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Virginia Beach to Lafayette?

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 Virginia Beach, VA to Lafayette, LA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,163 miles from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Lafayette, Louisiana, running $749 - $2,214. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $366 - $419
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Virginia Beach daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Virginia Beach to Lafayette based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $749 - $1,395
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $834 - $1,729
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,016 - $2,214

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $149 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 $64 and $322 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $366 - $419 in fuel for the 1,163-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $693 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Virginia Beach to Lafayette?

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 Virginia Beach, VA to Lafayette, LA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Lafayette, Louisiana, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,379 and $2,631.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Virginia Beach to Lafayette:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,204 - $2,060
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,379 - $2,631
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,849 - $3,479

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 $74 - $149 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for about five hours typically runs $693.

What are the best freight companies from Virginia Beach to Lafayette?

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. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. 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: Virginia Beach, VA vs Lafayette, LA

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