MONTREAL · MOVING COST
Montreal Moving Cost Calculator
Estimate what your move in or out of Montreal should cost — sized to your actual home and localized to Quebec rates — then compare 37 movers with a Trust Score.
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MONTREAL COST
How much does it cost to move in Montreal?
Moving costs in Montreal sit near the national average. A local move for a typical two- to three-bedroom home runs $750 – $1,800 full-service, or $450 – $1,200 with a moving container; a studio or one-bedroom is closer to $350 – $550. Local crews here bill roughly $100 – $200 per hour for a two- to three-mover team. A long-distance move out of Montreal (around a thousand miles) for the same household clusters near $3,000 – $4,650. The numbers below are localized to Montreal, then the calculator sizes your actual inventory so you get a figure for your move, not a national average.
Local move · studio / 1-bedroomfull-service
$350 – $550Local move · 2–3 bedroomfull-service
$750 – $1,800Local move · 4+ bedroomfull-service
$1,300 – $3,1002–3 bedroom · moving containeryou load, they drive
$450 – $1,2002–3 bedroom · DIY truck rental
$300 – $750Long-distance move from Montreal~1,000 mi, 2–3 bedroom
$3,000 – $4,650Local crew rate2–3 movers + truck
$100 – $200 / hrRanges are planning estimates, not binding quotes — localized to Montreal from 2026 industry baselines and adjusted for local labor and cost of living. Use the calculator above to size your actual inventory.
BEST TIME TO MOVE
When is the cheapest time to move in Montreal?
The cheapest time to move in Montreal is October through April. Peak season runs May through September, when demand pushes rates up 15–25%, and month-end and weekend dates are the busiest and priciest slots in any month. A mid-month weekday off-season is the single biggest lever on a Montreal moving bill after decluttering.
WHAT DRIVES THE PRICE
What affects moving costs in Montreal?
01
How much you own
Local Montreal moves are billed by the hour, so volume is the cost. Two same-size homes can differ 50% in cubic feet. Decluttering before you pack is the cheapest way to cut the bill.
02
Access at both ends
Montreal's iconic exterior spiral staircases and triplex walk-ups are the classic cost driver, and the July 1 "Moving Day" (Fête du déménagement) is a citywide crush when leases turn over at once.
03
Move date and season
Peak season (May through September) adds 15–25% in Montreal. Month-end and summer weekends fill first and cost most; a mid-month weekday in October through April is the cheapest window.
04
Distance and service tier
A local Montreal move, a long-distance haul, and a DIY truck rental can differ two to three times for the same household. Full-service costs the most and takes the least effort; a container splits the difference; DIY is cheapest if you'll do the lifting.
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Montreal moving cost FAQ
How much does it cost to move in Montreal?+
A local move in Montreal typically runs $750 – $1,800 full-service for a two- to three-bedroom home, $450 – $1,200 with a moving container, and less for a studio or one-bedroom (around $350 – $550). Your exact cost depends on how much you own, access at both ends, and the date.
How much do movers charge per hour in Montreal?+
Local movers in Montreal bill roughly $100 – $200 per hour for a two- to three-mover crew plus a truck fee. The total depends on how many hours the move takes, which is driven by volume, stairs, and how packed you are when they arrive.
When is the cheapest time to move in Montreal?+
October through April is cheapest, since peak season (May through September) adds 15–25%. Within any month, a mid-month weekday beats a month-end weekend, when demand and prices spike.
How many moving companies are in Montreal?+
We currently track 37 moving companies serving Montreal, Quebec, each with a Trust Score built from verified customer signals. Compare them below and check a written quote against the estimate from the calculator.
Is a moving container cheaper than movers in Montreal?+
Usually, yes. A container move in Montreal ($450 – $1,200 for a two- to three-bedroom home) typically runs less than full-service ($750 – $1,800) because you supply the loading labor. You trade money for effort.
How much does a long-distance move from Montreal cost?+
A long-distance move out of Montreal — roughly a thousand miles — runs about $3,000 – $4,650 full-service for a two- to three-bedroom household, less with a container or DIY truck. Cost scales with both your volume and the exact distance.
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