($1,266+) Olympia, WA to Laredo, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Olympia, WA to Laredo, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,249-mile move from Olympia, Washington, to Laredo, Texas, with costs ranging from $2,669 - $12,613. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $300 - $2,000. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Olympia and Laredo. Local movers in Olympia typically start around $296 as a base rate plus $133/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,669 - $6,499
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,883 - $8,021
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,068 - $12,613

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 Olympia to Laredo.

Specialty moving services from Olympia, WA to Laredo, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 65% of Olympia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers 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 Olympia, WA to Laredo, TX

Moving containers from Olympia, Washington, to Laredo, Texas, cost between $1,621 and $5,758. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Olympia typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Olympia to Laredo:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,621 - $3,126
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,273 - $4,432
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,972 - $5,758

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $75 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $150 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Laredo, TX, 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 $700 in Olympia, WA. 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 Olympia 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 Olympia, WA to Laredo, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,249 miles from Olympia, Washington, to Laredo, Texas, running $1,266 - $3,463. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $716 - $818
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Olympia daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.09 - $1.59

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Olympia to Laredo based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,266 - $2,446
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,343 - $3,028
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,697 - $3,463

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Olympia, Washington, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $700.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $716 - $818 for the 2,249-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $60 and $325, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $150 per night for hotel stops on the 2,249-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $300 - $450.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Olympia 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 Olympia, WA 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 Olympia, Washington, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,663 and $3,402.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,430 - $2,756
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,663 - $3,402
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,426 - $4,849

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 $75 - $150 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Olympia, Washington, for about five hours typically runs $700.

What are the best freight companies from Olympia to Laredo?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Olympia, WA 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 Olympia 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.

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Olympia, WA, to Laredo, TX, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,669 - $12,613 on the 2,249-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,621 - $5,758 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,266 - $3,463 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,883 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Laredo tend to point to delicious Mexican food and culture rich, though limited recreational opportunities and hot summers come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include United independent school District and Laredo independent school District.