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Moving costs in Canada
2 movers + truck
$140/hour
Most movers charge $125–$150 an hour. A 2-bedroom move with 3 movers is about $900–$1,400.
MoverDash price data · October 2026 · before tax
Moving costs by city
Typical hourly rate for 2 movers and a truck, and the estimated cost of a local 2-bedroom move.
| City | 2 movers + truck | 2-bedroom move | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto, ON | $135/h | $900–$1,350 | 14 local movers |
| Montréal, QC | $125/h | $850–$1,250 | 18 local movers |
| Calgary, AB | $135/h | $900–$1,350 | 12 local movers |
| Ottawa, ON | $145/h | $1,000–$1,500 | 18 local movers |
| Edmonton, AB | $145/h | $950–$1,400 | 8 local movers |
| Winnipeg, MB | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | 8 local movers |
| Mississauga, ON | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Vancouver, BC | $145/h | $1,000–$1,450 | 13 local movers |
| Brampton, ON | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Hamilton, ON | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 3 local movers |
| Surrey, BC | $145/h | $1,000–$1,450 | 13 local movers |
| Québec City, QC | $140/h | $900–$1,450 | 6 local movers |
| Halifax, NS | $125/h | $850–$1,450 | 10 local movers |
| Laval, QC | $125/h | $850–$1,250 | 18 local movers |
| London, ON | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | 7 local movers |
| Markham, ON | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Vaughan, ON | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Gatineau, QC | $145/h | $1,000–$1,500 | 18 local movers |
| Victoria, BC | $155/h | $1,150–$1,750 | 7 local movers |
| Saskatoon, SK | $130/h | $900–$1,400 | 7 local movers |
| Kitchener, ON | $140/h | $950–$1,450 | 5 local movers |
| Burnaby, BC | $145/h | $1,000–$1,450 | 13 local movers |
| Windsor, ON | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Longueuil, QC | $125/h | $850–$1,250 | 18 local movers |
| Regina, SK | $130/h | $900–$1,400 | Saskatchewan rates |
| Oakville, ON | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Richmond, BC | $145/h | $1,000–$1,450 | 13 local movers |
| Richmond Hill, ON | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Burlington, ON | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 3 local movers |
| Oshawa, ON | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Greater Sudbury, ON | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Saguenay, QC | $135/h | $850–$1,300 | Quebec rates |
| Coquitlam, BC | $145/h | $1,000–$1,450 | 13 local movers |
| Barrie, ON | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Kelowna, BC | $150/h | $1,100–$1,600 | British Columbia rates |
| Trois-Rivières, QC | $135/h | $850–$1,300 | Quebec rates |
| Guelph, ON | $140/h | $950–$1,450 | 5 local movers |
| Lévis, QC | $140/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Abbotsford, BC | $150/h | $1,100–$1,600 | British Columbia rates |
| Whitby, ON | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
By province: OntarioQuebecBritish ColumbiaAlbertaManitobaSaskatchewanNova ScotiaNew BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorPrince Edward IslandYukon
Cost by home size
A local move with about an hour of travel, before tax. How we estimate
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 2–3 h + 1 h travel | $400–$600 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 movers | 3.5–5 h + 1 h travel | $650–$900 |
| 2 bedrooms | 3 movers | 4–6 h + 1 h travel | $900–$1,400 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 movers | 6–8 h + 1 h travel | $1,250–$1,800 |
| House, 4+ bedrooms | 4 movers | 8–10 h + 1 h travel | $2,050–$2,750 |
Most movers charge a minimum of 2–3 h of work plus travel; stairs, packing and parking are extra.
Questions about moving costs
How much do movers cost in Canada?
Movers advertise about $140 per hour for two movers and a truck in Canada, and most list $125–$150. Expect 20–30% more at month-end, in summer and on weekends, plus travel time and taxes.
How much does a 2-bedroom move cost?
About $900–$1,400 before tax for a local move with 3 movers (4–6 hours plus about 1 hour of travel). Stairs, packing and peak dates can add to it.
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