Men In Trucks Moving Inc. is an Ottawa-based moving company that has served the Kingston market for years, running our own trucks and crews south down the 401 to the Limestone City. Founded in 2010 and owner-operated, we bring 15+ years of Ottawa-area moving experience to Kingston households, students, and businesses — no subcontractors, no co-loading, and no surprise charges on the final bill.
The Ottawa–Kingston corridor (about 195 km)
Kingston sits roughly 195 km southwest of our Ottawa base, an easy run down Highway 416 to Highway 401 westbound that takes about two hours in normal conditions. Because we dispatch directly from our Ottawa warehouse with our own staff, your Kingston move is handled by the same crews and the same standards we use at home — there is no hand-off to a local subcontractor at the city limits.
That two-hour corridor is what makes Kingston a natural extension of our service area. Whether you are moving from Ottawa down to a Queen’s-area apartment, relocating from Kingston back up to the capital, or doing a local move entirely within Kingston, we plan the route, the loading sequence, and the timing around the drive so the day runs predictably. Kingston’s position at the head of the St. Lawrence — the gateway to the 1000 Islands, right on Lake Ontario — also means we routinely serve the smaller communities just outside the city as part of the same trip.
What we move in Kingston
Kingston is a city defined by its institutions, and that shapes the moves we do there. We help students in and out of apartments and residences around Queen’s University on tight academic-term deadlines. We handle military relocations tied to CFB Kingston, where postings come with firm dates. We move hospital and healthcare staff connected to Kingston Health Sciences Centre — which runs the Kingston General and Hotel Dieu sites — as well as Providence Care. And we serve the everyday backbone of the city: families upgrading to more space, provincial government employees, and seniors and waterfront downsizers trading a large lakeside home for something easier to manage.
Each of these moves has its own rhythm. Family moves want a smooth weekend; student and military moves live and die by the calendar; downsizing moves call for a patient, careful pace. We scope and quote each one on its own terms rather than forcing every Kingston job into the same template.
Kingston neighbourhoods and nearby areas we serve
We move throughout Kingston, including Sydenham Ward and the downtown core, Williamsville along Princess Street, Portsmouth, Kingscourt, Calvin Park, Reddendale, Bayridge, Grenadier Village, Waterloo Village, Cataraqui, the Inner Harbour, and Barriefield near CFB Kingston. From the limestone townhouses downtown to the newer subdivisions out west toward Cataraqui, we adapt the crew size and equipment to the property.
Our trips also reach the communities around Kingston — Gananoque, Napanee, Amherstview, Bath, and Odessa — and we regularly run further along the 401 toward Brockville. If your move connects Kingston with another town, see our Brockville movers page or our long-distance moving service for routes that cross between cities.
Transparent pricing for Kingston moves
Our Kingston residential rates are the same Tier 1 hourly rates we charge in Ottawa:
- 2 movers — $150/hr
- 3 movers — $195/hr
- 4 movers — $245/hr
- 5 movers — $325/hr
For moves along the Ottawa–Kingston corridor, a single fixed travel charge applies — covering crew time and fuel for the drive from our Ottawa base — and it is itemized clearly on your quote so you can see exactly what it covers. A move that stays local within Kingston (Kingston pickup to Kingston drop-off) carries no corridor charge at all; you simply pay the hourly rate for the time on site.
A common Kingston job — say a two- or three-bedroom home moving with a 3-mover crew — is straightforward to estimate once we know the size, the access at both ends, and whether you need packing help. Your quote number is your invoice number unless the scope changes materially, and there are no hidden fees. If you would like a hand with boxes before move day, our packing services can be added to the quote.
Student, military and hospital moves in Kingston
Move-in and move-out around Queen’s University and the Royal Military College happen on fixed academic-term timelines, and the calendar fills fast. Residence move-out days, lease turnovers at the start of September, and end-of-term exits all cluster into the same narrow windows, so booking early is the single best thing you can do to lock in your preferred date. We are used to working around residence schedules and tight apartment access in the student neighbourhoods near campus.
For CFB Kingston postings, dates are non-negotiable during posting season, and we are experienced with the kind of date-driven, well-documented military relocation moves that come with a posting. To be clear, we are not an official BGRS/IRP-accredited or contracted supplier — but if you are arranging your own move or comparing options, we are glad to provide a clear, itemized quote you can work with.
Healthcare staff moving for roles at Kingston General, Hotel Dieu, or Providence Care often face shift-driven schedules, and we plan around them — including weekend and off-peak timing where it helps.
Why Kingston customers choose Men In Trucks
What sets us apart in Kingston is consistency. Because we have run the same owner-operated business since 2010 with our own trucks, crews, and Ottawa warehouse, the team that quotes your move is the same operation that shows up to do it. We do not co-load your belongings with another household’s shipment, and we do not sub the work out once you cross the city line.
We are fully licensed and insured, carrying liability, cargo, and WSIB coverage, with documentation available pre-move on request. Combined with flat, transparent pricing and a quote that holds unless your scope changes, that means fewer surprises — which matters a great deal when you are coordinating a move across a two-hour corridor.
Frequently asked questions — Kingston moves
How far in advance should I book a Kingston move?
The earlier the better, especially in summer and around Queen’s/RMC term dates and military posting season, when demand peaks. For a routine residential move we can often accommodate shorter notice, but securing a specific date — particularly a month-end or a student move-out day — calls for booking well ahead.
Is there a travel fee for the roughly 195 km between Ottawa and Kingston?
Yes — for moves along the Ottawa–Kingston corridor we apply one fixed travel charge that covers crew time and fuel from our Ottawa base, and it is itemized on your quote. A move that stays entirely within Kingston has no corridor charge; you pay only the hourly rate for time on site.
Can you handle a Queen’s residence or apartment move on term timelines?
Yes. We regularly work around residence move-in and move-out dates and the tight access common in student housing near campus. Because these dates are fixed and busy, we strongly recommend booking early to hold your slot.
Can you move furniture in older downtown limestone homes with narrow stairs?
Yes. Many Sydenham Ward and downtown properties have narrow staircases, tight doorways, and limited street access. We size the crew and bring the equipment to suit; just let us know the access details at booking so the quote and the crew are planned correctly.
Can you do a same-day move given the distance from Ottawa?
For a move that runs along the corridor, the roughly two-hour drive each way is part of the day, so same-day requests depend on the move size and our schedule. A local-to-local move within Kingston is more flexible on timing. The best approach is to give us your details and we will tell you honestly what is feasible.
Book your Kingston move
Ready to plan your Kingston move? Get a clear, itemized quote from an Ottawa-based team that runs its own crews and stands behind a quote that holds. Tell us your dates, your origin and destination, and the size of the move, and we will lay out your rate, any corridor travel charge, and the timing. Start with our main Ottawa movers hub to learn how we work, then reach out to lock in your date.
