($1,052+) Chesapeake, VA to Laredo, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chesapeake, VA to Laredo, TX

For the 1,674-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Laredo, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,133 and $10,296. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $286 - $1,904 (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 Chesapeake generally start around $290 plus $125 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,133 - $5,228
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,928 - $6,897
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,289 - $10,296

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 Laredo.

Specialty moving services from Chesapeake, VA to Laredo, TX

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

What are the best full-service movers from Chesapeake to Laredo?

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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 Chesapeake, VA to Laredo, TX

Moving containers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Laredo, Texas, cost between $1,498 and $5,338. 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 Laredo:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,498 - $2,849
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,896 - $3,984
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,745 - $5,338

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 Chesapeake, VA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $666, 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 $71 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $143 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Chesapeake, VA, and Laredo, TX, 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 Chesapeake to Laredo?

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 Laredo, TX

Plan on $1,021 - $3,025 for a rental moving truck on the 1,674-mile route from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Laredo, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $507 - $580
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• 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 Laredo based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,021 - $2,000
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,082 - $2,332
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,349 - $3,025

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 $71 and $333.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $143.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $507 and $580 for the 1,674-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 $666 for 2 movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chesapeake to Laredo?

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 Laredo, TX

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 Chesapeake, Virginia, to Laredo, Texas. 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 $1,579 and $3,251.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,307 - $2,666
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,579 - $3,251
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,132 - $4,143

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Chesapeake, Virginia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $666.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $71 - $143 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Chesapeake to Laredo?

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 Laredo, TX

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