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Moving costs in Edmonton

2 movers + truck

$145/hour

Most movers charge $135–$155 an hour. A 2-bedroom move with 3 movers is about $950–$1,400.

MoverDash price data · October 2026 · before tax

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What a move in Edmonton costs

A local move by home size, including about an hour of travel time. Before tax (5% GST).

  1. Studio2 movers · 2–3 h + travel
    $450–$600
  2. 1 bedroom2 movers · 3.5–5 h + travel
    $650–$950
  3. 2 bedrooms3 movers · 4–6 h + travel
    $950–$1,400
  4. 3 bedrooms3 movers · 6–8 h + travel
    $1,350–$1,800
  5. House, 4+ bedrooms4 movers · 8–10 h + travel
    $2,050–$2,850

How we estimate these ranges

Hourly rates in Edmonton

Truck included. Travel time and tax are extra. “Typical quote” is the median rate in independent data on real quote requests.

  • 2 movers + truck

    $145/h

    Most $135–$155

    Typical quote $150/h

    Studio or 1 bedroom

  • 3 movers + truck

    $190/h

    Most $175–$200

    Typical quote $200/h

    2–3 bedrooms

  • 4 movers + truck

    $230/h

    Most $215–$260

    Houses, 4+ bedrooms

Fees to ask Edmonton movers about

The hourly rate is only part of the price. Here is what else Edmonton movers charge for.

Minimum booking
3 hours is most common; some movers ask for 2.
Travel or truck fee
Mostly an hour at the crew rate; one mover charges a one-time truck fee, another bills from its yard and back.
Stairs
Stairs are usually not charged separately.
Busy dates
No fixed surcharge, but July can run up to 25% above February.
Fuel
Usually included in the rate or the truck fee.

How Edmonton compares

Among Canadian cities
Eleventh lowest of the 14 moving markets we audited, level with 2 others. Lowest: $125/h, highest: $155/h.
Against the Canada average
$5 an hour above the Canada average of $140. A 2-bedroom here is about $950–$1,400, against $900–$1,400 nationally.
Nearest audited city
Calgary (281 km): $135 an hour, $10 less. Prices there
Typical quotes
In independent quote data, 2 movers are typically quoted about $5 an hour above the usual advertised rate: around $150 an hour.
Tax
5% GST comes on top. On a $1,400 2-bedroom move, that is about $70.

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Questions about moving costs in Edmonton

How much do movers cost in Edmonton?

Movers advertise about $145 per hour for two movers and a truck in Edmonton, and most list between $135 and $155. Independent quote data puts the typical quoted rate at about $150 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 Edmonton?

About $950–$1,400 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 Edmonton: 3 hours is most common; some movers ask for 2. Mostly an hour at the crew rate; one mover charges a one-time truck fee, another bills from its yard and back.

When does moving cost more in Edmonton?

No fixed surcharge, but July can run up to 25% above February.

Is Edmonton an expensive place to move?

A little more than most of Canada: $5 an hour above the Canada average of $140. A 2-bedroom here is about $950–$1,400, against $900–$1,400 nationally.

Is moving cheaper in Edmonton or Calgary?

In Edmonton movers charge about $145 an hour for 2 movers and a truck. Calgary (281 km): $135 an hour, $10 less.

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