Cost of Moving From Ottawa to Quebec City — 2026 Pricing Guide
A licensed, insured Ottawa-to-Quebec-City move with Men In Trucks Moving typically lands between $1,950 and $4,800 all-in, depending on home size and service level. Here is exactly how that price is built — and what to budget for your move across the 450 km corridor.
Get a Free Quote → Call 613-800-0917What an Ottawa-to-Quebec-City move actually costs in 2026
Quebec City sits 450 kilometres east of Ottawa along Autoroute 40, a roughly 4.5-hour drive each way. Long-distance moves in Canada are priced on weight, distance, crew time, and service level — not just kilometres. We’ve moved dozens of families along this corridor since 2010, so we’ll show you the real numbers before you book anything.
| Home size | Estimated weight | All-in price range (2026) | Crew & truck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1-bedroom apartment | 1,800–2,800 lbs | $1,950 – $2,650 | 2 movers, 26-ft truck |
| 2-bedroom apartment / condo | 3,200–4,500 lbs | $2,650 – $3,400 | 3 movers, 26-ft truck |
| 3-bedroom house | 5,500–7,500 lbs | $3,400 – $4,200 | 3–4 movers, 26-ft truck |
| 4+ bedroom house | 8,000–11,000 lbs | $4,200 – $4,800+ | 4 movers, 26-ft truck or trailer |
These ranges include door-to-door labour, truck and fuel, $2M cargo and liability insurance, basic furniture wrap, and the round-trip drive. They do not include packing materials beyond protective wrap, full packing service, or specialty items like pianos and safes — those are quoted separately so you only pay for what you actually use.
How long-distance pricing is built — line by line
Crew labour
$140–$180/hrTwo- to four-mover crews, depending on home size and stair count. Origin loading and destination unloading hours are billed; transit is bundled into the flat trip rate.
Truck & fuel for 900 km round trip
$650–$1,100Covers the 26-foot truck, fuel for both legs, tolls if any, and overnight cab if the move is split across two days for a larger home.
Insurance & protection
Included$2 million cargo and general liability is bundled at no extra cost. Replacement-value coverage above the standard 60¢/lb is available on request.
What’s included in your Ottawa-to-Quebec-City move
- Two licensed, insured movers (more for larger homes), uniformed and trained
- Modern 26-foot box truck with lift gate, blankets, dollies, straps, and floor runners
- Disassembly and reassembly of standard furniture (beds, tables, basic shelving)
- Furniture wrap with stretch-film and pads — every item, no exceptions
- Transit door-to-door with a single dispatch contact
- $2M cargo and general liability insurance
- Bilingual coordination (English and French) for the Quebec City delivery side
What can change your final price
Three factors push a long-distance quote up or down. Knowing them before you call helps you budget honestly.
1. Stairs, elevators, and walk distance
Apartment buildings without elevator service, third-floor walk-ups, or long carries between the truck and the front door add labour time on both ends. We charge for actual time on site — not theoretical time — so a clear elevator booking on both ends can shave 60-90 minutes off the bill.
2. Pack-and-load vs. customer-packed
If you’ve packed the boxes yourself and they’re labelled, sealed, and stacked, our crew loads in a fraction of the time. Full-service packing — where we bring boxes, paper, tape, and pack everything — runs an additional $400–$1,200 on top of the trip cost depending on the volume.
3. Specialty items
Pianos, safes over 400 lbs, hot tubs, gun safes, and oversized art are quoted separately. They require additional crew, specific equipment, and sometimes a second truck. Tell us about them up front so the quote on day one is the price on move day.
Ottawa-to-Quebec-City moving timelines you can plan around
Most 2- and 3-bedroom moves on this corridor are completed in one calendar day — load 8–11 a.m. in Ottawa, drive in the afternoon, unload 4–7 p.m. in Quebec City. Larger homes use a two-day model: load day one, transit overnight, unload day two before noon. We give you the schedule in writing before deposit so there are no morning-of surprises.
Why Ottawa families choose Men In Trucks for the Quebec City corridor
- Operating since 2010 — over 19,900 moves completed and a 4.8★ rating across Google, Facebook, and BBB
- Bilingual on both sides of the move — French at delivery means concierge and building managers in Quebec City stay cooperative
- Flat, written quotes with the crew size, truck size, and trip cost named — not a vague hourly estimate
- $100 Interac deposit holds your slot; the balance is paid by Interac, credit card, or e-transfer on completion
- Licensed and insured — $2M cargo and liability coverage on every job, no exceptions
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should I book my Ottawa-to-Quebec-City move?
Two to three weeks is comfortable for most home sizes. End-of-month and the May–August peak season fill faster — call as soon as you have your closing or lease date. We can sometimes accommodate next-week bookings, especially for studio and 1-bedroom moves.
Do you charge by the hour or a flat rate for long distance?
Long-distance is built as a flat trip cost (truck + fuel + transit) plus an hourly labour rate at origin and destination. You see both numbers in writing before you pay a deposit. There is no surprise mileage line item.
What if my Quebec City delivery date changes after I’ve booked?
If you tell us at least 48 hours in advance, the date is moved at no charge. Same-day cancellations forfeit the $100 deposit. We’re flexible because closings get pushed — but we ask the courtesy of advance notice so the truck and crew can be redeployed.
Will the same crew load in Ottawa and unload in Quebec City?
Yes. The same two- to four-mover crew that loads your home stays with the truck through transit and unloads at destination. That’s the only way to keep accountability for every box and every piece of furniture from door to door.
Are taxes included in the prices above?
The ranges shown are pre-tax. HST (13% in Ontario) is added on the final invoice. The written quote we send before deposit shows pre-tax and post-tax totals so there’s no math on move day.
Can you provide packing services as well?
Yes. Full-service packing — boxes, paper, tape, labour — runs $400–$1,200 on top of the move depending on volume. We can also pack only fragile rooms (kitchen, master bedroom) for a smaller add-on.
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