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Tippet-Richardson
Calgary, AB · Since 1944
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Moving costs in Calgary
2 movers + truck
$135/hour
Most movers charge $125–$150 an hour. A 2-bedroom move with 3 movers is about $900–$1,350.
MoverDash price data · October 2026 · before tax
What a move in Calgary costs
A local move by home size, including about an hour of travel time. Before tax (5% GST).
Hourly rates in Calgary
Truck included. Travel time and tax are extra. “Typical quote” is the median rate in independent data on real quote requests.
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2 movers + truck
$135/h
Most $125–$150
Typical quote $145/h
Studio or 1 bedroom
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3 movers + truck
$175/h
Most $165–$195
Typical quote $175/h
2–3 bedrooms
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4 movers + truck
$220/h
Most $205–$245
Houses, 4+ bedrooms
What Calgary movers charge
Hourly rates for 2 movers and a truck, mover by mover. Each dot is one Calgary mover’s standard rate.
- 5 of 12quote a “from” price or a range — the lowest figure is shown
- $108–$149Lowest to highest rate
Published rates · Updated October 2026
| Mover | 2 movers | 3 movers | Minimum | Fees and what’s included |
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| Amazing Grace Movers | $140/h | $170/h | — | No travel time · low fuel rate in city (no amount) |
| Best Calgary Movers | $125/h | $165/h | — | Truck/travel = 1 extra hour at crew rate · fuel included in city |
| Best Moves Canada | from $140/h | $190/h | 2 h (3 h for 3–4 movers) | One-time truck fee (amount not stated) · 3% card fee |
| Calgary Movers Pro | from $119/h | — | 2 h | +1 h travel fee · charges gas with travel · mid-week up to 15% off |
| LAS Moving | $120/h | $160/h | — | $100 deposit |
| Magic Move | $108/h | — | — | Truck billed separately $150–400 · no travel time charge |
| Move Masters Calgary | $129/h | $169/h | 3 h | No travel, gas or truck surcharges locally · plus GST |
| Paramount Moving (Calgary) | from $139/h | $189/h | 2 h (3 h for 3–4 movers) | One-time truck fee (no amount) covers fuel/mileage · no stair charge |
| Real Estate Movers | from $149/h | $195/h | 3 h | One-time truck fee $99–149 · travel charge beyond metro |
| Sven Moving | $110/h | — | — | Truck fee $120–140 · extra mover $40/h |
| Urban Movers | from $109/h | $159/h | 2 h (3 h for 3–4 movers) | One-time truck fee and flat travel (no amounts) · 3% card fee |
| VC Movers | $130/h | $170/h | 2 h + 1 truck hour | +1 h truck at crew rate · no fuel, stair or two-way travel fee |
About these rates
These are the standard rates each mover publishes on its own website, read and recorded by MoverDash in October 2026. Rates marked “from” are starting prices. Prices are before tax and can change — month-end, summer and weekend moves usually cost more, so your written quote is what counts. Similar names can belong to different companies.
Fees to ask Calgary movers about
The hourly rate is only part of the price. Here is what else Calgary movers charge for.
- Minimum booking
- 2 hours for 2 movers and 3 hours for bigger crews is the norm.
- Travel or truck fee
- Most add 1 hour at the crew rate. Flat truck fees run $99–$149; one mover charges $150–$400.
- Stairs
- Usually not charged separately.
- Busy dates
- Weekend and month-end surcharges are rare here; some movers give up to 15% off mid-week.
- Fuel
- Usually included. One mover charges gas with travel time.
How Calgary compares
- Among Canadian cities
- Fifth lowest of the 14 moving markets we audited, level with 1 other. Lowest: $125/h, highest: $155/h.
- Against the Canada average
- $5 an hour below the Canada average of $140. A 2-bedroom here is about $900–$1,350, against $900–$1,400 nationally.
- Nearest audited city
- Edmonton (281 km): $145 an hour, $10 more. Prices there
- Typical quotes
- In independent quote data, 2 movers are typically quoted about $10 an hour above the usual advertised rate: around $145 an hour.
- Tax
- 5% GST comes on top. On a $1,350 2-bedroom move, that is about $70.
Get quotes from Calgary movers
A few of the 67 checked movers in and around Calgary. Logo first, then a random daily order.
Two Small Men with Big Hearts
Calgary, AB · Since 1982
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RelocateYou
Calgary, AB
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- Piano & specialty
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You Move Me Calgary
Calgary, AB
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- Condos
- Packing
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Relocate Stress Free Inc
Calgary, AB · Since 2005
- Packing
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Precision Movers
Calgary, AB
- Long distance
- Piano & specialty
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Questions about moving costs in Calgary
How much do movers cost in Calgary?
Movers advertise about $135 per hour for two movers and a truck in Calgary, and most list between $125 and $150. Independent quote data puts the typical quoted rate at about $145 per hour. Expect to pay more at month-end, in summer and on weekends. Prices are before tax (5% GST).
How much does it cost to move a 2-bedroom in Calgary?
About $900–$1,350 before tax for a local move: 3 movers for 4–6 hours plus about 1 hour of travel. Stairs, long carries, packing and peak dates can add to this.
Is there a minimum charge?
Yes. In Calgary: 2 hours for 2 movers and 3 hours for bigger crews is the norm. Most add 1 hour at the crew rate. Flat truck fees run $99–$149; one mover charges $150–$400.
When does moving cost more in Calgary?
Weekend and month-end surcharges are rare here; some movers give up to 15% off mid-week.
Is Calgary an expensive place to move?
Less than most of Canada: $5 an hour below the Canada average of $140. A 2-bedroom here is about $900–$1,350, against $900–$1,400 nationally.
Is moving cheaper in Calgary or Edmonton?
In Calgary movers charge about $135 an hour for 2 movers and a truck. Edmonton (281 km): $145 an hour, $10 more.
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