The Best Moving Companies in Baton Rouge

Whether you’re moving across town or cross country, we’ve found the best moving companies for you. We analyzed the services, customer reviews, and costs for more than 20 movers in Baton Rouge. These are our top picks.
Best long distance mover
internationalvanlines
International Van Lines
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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
pro Full-service moves
pro Movers load and drive truck
Best for local moving
First National Van Lines
First National Van Lines
Our Rating
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
pro Full-service moves
pro Movers load and drive truck
Best for container moving
pods
PODS
Our Rating
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
pro Container moves
con Customer loads container
Best for truck rental
penske
Penske
Our Rating
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
pro DIY truck-rental moves
con Customer loads and drives truck

What type of moving company is right for you?

Professional movers
They handle it all.

Professional movers load your stuff, ship it to your new home, and unload it all for you. It’s the easiest—but most expensive—option. Learn more.

Containers
You load, they ship.

You load up all your belongings, but the movers transport your container to your new home. It’s the middle road for effort and cost. Learn more.

Moving truck rentals
You do all the work.

Worried about costs? Rent a truck, load it yourself, drive it to your new home, and unload all your things. You do it all—and save a lot. Learn more.


The best long-distance movers in Baton Rouge

Move.org researched over a dozen nationwide moving companies. These professional moving companies are our top picks. If you’re moving to a new home outside of Louisiana, we recommend these movers.
Best long-distance moving company
internationalvanlines
International Van Lines
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
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    30 days free storage
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    10% Move.org discount
Best for accurate pricing
safeway
Safeway Moving
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
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    Charitable donations
Best premium services
americanvanlines
American Van Lines
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
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    Piano moving
Best for customizable services
northamerican
North American Van Lines
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
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Best customer reviews
Mayzlin Relocation
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
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Local professional movers in Baton Rouge

If you’re moving to a new home in Baton Rouge or somewhere else in Louisiana, check out these highly ranked local moving companies.
Moving company
Customer Rating
Services
Phone
Learn More
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
- Packing services
- Office moving
Call (855) 438-1872
5 out of 5 stars
5
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
- Packing services
- Office moving
Call (225) 384-6683
5 out of 5 stars
5
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
- Packing services
- Office moving
Call (225) 293-6683
5 out of 5 stars
4.95
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
- Office moving
- Guaranteed pricing
Call (225) 398-3362
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.65
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
- Packing services
- Office moving
Call (225) 610-9729

Best moving container companies in Baton Rouge

Move.org analyzed approximately 8,000 customer reviews and 300 quotes over 3 years to find the best moving container companies in the US.
Moving company
Move.org rating
Avg. cost for local move
Avg. cost for long-distance move
Phone
Learn more
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
$1,370$4,300866-229-4120
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
$1,940$4,240800-722-5728
4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1
$1,500$3,880888-947-7974
4 out of 5 stars
4
$1,870$5,030844-362-5303
3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9
$1,730$4,100800-468-4285

Best truck rental companies in Baton Rouge

Move.org researched services, gathered over 100 quotes, and interviewed customers to find the 5 best moving truck rental companies in the country.
Moving company
Move.org rating
Avg. cost for local move
Avg. cost for long-distance move
Phone
Learn more
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
$328$1,944844-847-9577
4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2
$28$2,080800-462-8343
4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2
$39$1,946800-468-4285
3.1 out of 5 stars
3.1
$130N/A888-736-8387
3.1 out of 5 stars
3.1
$324$2,337N/A
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What to know about moving in Baton Rouge

The cost of your Baton Rouge move depends on which type of moving service you choose. If you opt for a DIY move, you might be able to keep it around $1,000—but prepare to work up a sweat! If you want the convenience of a storage unit, you’ll pay around $3,800.1 If you decide to outsource your move in its entirety, expect to pay an average of $9,000.

Baton Rouge made our list of cities with the lowest cost of living in 2022. With a population of 856,779, the average Baton Rouge resident spends about $1,784 on monthly rent and $289 on transportation. This pales in comparison to San Francisco’s monthly rental averages of $5,808, but is slightly higher than McAllen, TX, rental averages of $1,037 per month.2

If you’re seeking culture, community, and a great food scene, you’ll quickly discover Baton Rouge is a great place to live. The city is affordable, has a walkable downtown, and offers amenities like museums, art galleries, bike paths, and more.

Baton Rouge has a humid subtropical climate, with warm, wet summers and mild winters. In the hottest month (July), the temperatures hover around 82.2°F. January is the coldest month, but temperatures typically don’t drop below 51.7°F.3 So if you don’t like the cold, consider Baton Rouge a welcome retreat!

Best local movers in Baton Rouge

Sources

  1. Colin Holmes, Move.org, “How Much Does It Cost to Move?” Accessed October 10, 2022.
  2. Asha Kennedy, Move.org, “US Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living in 2022,” Published August 23, 2022. Accessed October 10, 2022.
  3. Weatherbase.com, “Baton Rouge, Louisiana,” Accessed October 10, 2022.
Sarah Cimarusti
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Sarah Cimarusti
Sarah Cimarusti has been writing and editing for the last 10 years. Most recently she was a lead copywriter for catering and event companies, and before that she was the editor of two nationally known trade publications. She brings her passion and content creation expertise to help movers and shakers get where they want to be. She earned dual degrees in English and social work from Loyola University Chicago. In her free time, she writes fiction and spoils her dog, Maya.