South · 4.7 million residents · capital Baton Rouge

Moving Companies in Louisiana

6 cities, 669 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from Louisiana to every other state.

6city hubs
669registered carriers
376interstate authority
$120/htypical two-mover rate

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Louisiana has a population of about 4.7 million and 6 cities covered on this platform, led by New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport. Across those cities we track 669 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 376 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in Louisiana run below the national average, which is reflected in the local hourly rates and long-distance estimates on each city page. The state belongs to the South region; the state capital is Baton Rouge.

Movers by city in Louisiana

New Orleans 227 movers · 125 interstate · pop. 362,154 Route
Baton Rouge 196 movers · 102 interstate · pop. 222,795 Route
Shreveport 81 movers · 46 interstate · pop. 175,902 Route
Lafayette 91 movers · 59 interstate · pop. 123,311 Route
Lake Charles 25 movers · 18 interstate · pop. 80,000 Route
Monroe 49 movers · 26 interstate · pop. 46,000 Route

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Typical moving costs in Louisiana

Local moves within a Louisiana metro area
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$510	$620	$760
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$610	$740	$900
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$990	$1,210	$1,480
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,570	$1,910	$2,330
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,380	$2,900	$3,540

Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from Louisiana
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,720	$2,100	$2,560
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,580	$3,150	$3,840
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,300	$5,240	$6,400
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,880	$8,390	$10,230
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,460	$11,530	$14,070

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in Louisiana?

Local movers in Louisiana typically charge $120 to $205 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $990 to $1,480; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $4,300 to $6,400.

Which Louisiana cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform New Orleans (227), Baton Rouge (196), Lafayette (91), Shreveport (81), Monroe (49) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

Do I need a licensed mover for a move within Louisiana?

Moves that stay inside Louisiana are regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Most states require intrastate movers to hold a state permit or registration in addition to a USDOT number; the company cards on each city page show the USDOT number so you can verify it.