Movers in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans is one of the most logistics-heavy Southern markets — French Quarter narrow streets and no-driveway homes add long-carry fees; Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest congest the city; hurricane season scheduling matters June through November.
Average New Orleans Moving Costs (2026)
- Studio: $450 – $900
- 1-bedroom: $750 – $1,500
- 2-bedroom: $1,200 – $2,500
- 3-bedroom: $2,000 – $4,000
See the full breakdown on our New Orleans moving cost guide.
New Orleans to Baton Rouge, Mobile, or Houston: $1,400 – $3,000. To Atlanta, Memphis, or Dallas: $1,800 – $3,800. Cross-country: $4,500 – $9,000.
Neighborhoods we cover
- French Quarter & Marigny: historic, narrow stairs, no driveways
- Garden District & Uptown: shotgun + Victorian homes
- Mid-City & Bywater: bungalows + walkups
- Lakeview & Gentilly: family + post-Katrina rebuilds
- Suburbs: Metairie, Kenner, Slidell, Mandeville
Local quirks every New Orleans mover knows
- French Quarter narrow streets and no driveways add long-carry fees on most moves.
- Hurricane season (Jun–Nov) — reputable movers carry contingency clauses.
- Mardi Gras (Feb) and Jazz Fest (Apr–May) congest the city — book around them.
- Below-sea-level neighborhoods have flood-zone awareness.
Best time to move in New Orleans
Peak: May through September (avoid Jazz Fest). Cheapest: November through February.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do movers cost in New Orleans?
A typical 1-bedroom local move in New Orleans, LA costs $750 – $1,500. 2-bedroom homes run $1,200 – $2,500, and 3-bedroom+ moves land between $2,000 – $4,000. What moves the number most here: french Quarter narrow streets and no driveways add long-carry fees on most moves. Bids on Scan To Move are built from your measured inventory, so they're binding.
When is the cheapest time to move in New Orleans?
Peak: May through September (avoid Jazz Fest). Cheapest: November through February. If your dates are flexible, scanning early and collecting bids across two or three candidate weeks is the single biggest lever on price in New Orleans.
Which New Orleans neighborhoods do your movers cover?
All of them, including French Quarter & Marigny, Garden District & Uptown, Mid-City & Bywater, plus Lakeview & Gentilly, Suburbs. Access notes from your scan (stairs, elevator reservations, long carries) go to every mover before they bid.
What should I know before moving out of New Orleans?
New Orleans to Baton Rouge, Mobile, or Houston: $1,400 – $3,000. To Atlanta, Memphis, or Dallas: $1,800 – $3,800. Cross-country: $4,500 – $9,000. Long-haul crews serving New Orleans need active USDOT/MC authority, which we verify before a mover can bid on an interstate job.
Are the New Orleans movers on Scan To Move licensed?
Yes. Every mover bidding on a New Orleans job is verified for active Louisiana licensing, USDOT/MC credentials for interstate work, and current insurance. We don't list lead-broker middlemen — only the company that will actually load your truck.
How fast can I get bids in New Orleans?
Most New Orleans customers see their first bid within 10–30 minutes of finishing the scan, and 3–6 competing offers within a few hours. Because the inventory is measured, the price you accept is the price you pay.