Local Moving Rates in Ottawa & Gatineau
Choose the crew size that fits your move. All local moves include a professional moving truck, trained movers, moving blankets, dollies, basic disassembly/reassembly when needed, and careful handling from start to finish.
2 Movers + 26-ft Truck
$150/hr
3-hour minimum
Best for: small apartments, condos, small local moves, light furniture moves.
Book This Crew3 Movers + 26-ft Truck
$195/hr
3-hour minimum
Best for: 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments, condos, elevator moves, average local moves.
Book This Crew4 Movers + 26-ft Truck
$245/hr
4-hour minimum
Best for: townhomes, larger homes, heavy furniture, faster moves.
Book This Crew5 Movers + 2 Trucks
$325/hr
4-hour minimum
Best for: large homes, commercial moves, heavy jobs, speed-focused jobs.
Request This CrewTravel fee: Local Ottawa/Gatineau moves include a 1-hour travel fee at the selected crew rate, within 30 km of Ottawa City Hall. Outside 30 km, add $2.50/km one-way after the first 30 km.
Deposit: A $100 deposit reserves your moving date. Pay by e-transfer to [email protected] or via Square if available.
Billing: HST is extra. After the minimum, additional time is billed in 30-minute increments. Pricing is hourly so you only pay for the actual time spent.
Peak pricing: Friday to Sunday +$10/hr; month-end / month-start +$20/hr; same-day or next-day rush +$25/hr (or fixed rush fee where supported).
Trust: Licensed and insured Ottawa movers. Professional trained crews, clean 26-ft trucks, moving blankets, dollies, and careful handling included.
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Local Moving FAQ
What is the minimum booking for local moving?
Most local moves have a 3-hour minimum. Larger crews and bigger moves may require a 4-hour minimum (4 movers and 5 movers + 2 trucks).
Is travel time included?
Local Ottawa/Gatineau moves include a 1-hour travel fee at the selected crew rate. Jobs outside 30 km of Ottawa City Hall may have additional mileage at $2.50/km one-way after the first 30 km.
Do I need to pay a deposit?
Yes. A $100 deposit is required to reserve the moving date. Pay by e-transfer to [email protected] or via Square if available.
Is HST included?
No. HST is extra and added to the final invoice.
Which crew size should I choose?
2 movers are best for small moves; 3 movers are best for most apartments and condos; 4 movers are best for townhomes and larger homes; 5 movers with 2 trucks are best for large homes or commercial moves.
How is extra time billed?
After the minimum, additional time is billed in 30-minute increments. We bill based on actual time spent, not a padded flat rate.
Is there peak pricing?
Yes. Friday to Sunday adds $10/hr. Month-end / month-start adds $20/hr. Same-day or next-day rush adds $25/hr (or a fixed rush fee where supported).
