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Moving costs in Dartmouth

2 movers + truck

$125/hour

Most movers charge $105–$150 an hour. A 2-bedroom move with 3 movers is about $850–$1,450.

MoverDash price data · October 2026 · before tax

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What a move in Dartmouth costs

A local move by home size, including about an hour of travel time. Before tax (14% HST).

  1. Studio2 movers · 2–3 h + travel
    $400–$600
  2. 1 bedroom2 movers · 3.5–5 h + travel
    $550–$900
  3. 2 bedrooms3 movers · 4–6 h + travel
    $850–$1,450
  4. 3 bedrooms3 movers · 6–8 h + travel
    $1,200–$1,900
  5. House, 4+ bedrooms4 movers · 8–10 h + travel
    $2,150–$3,050

How we estimate these ranges

Hourly rates in Dartmouth

Truck included. Travel time and tax are extra.

  • 2 movers + truck

    $125/h

    Most $105–$150

    Studio or 1 bedroom

  • 3 movers + truck

    $170/h

    Most $145–$210

    2–3 bedrooms

  • 4 movers + truck

    $240/h

    Most $220–$275

    Houses, 4+ bedrooms

How Dartmouth compares

Among Canadian cities
The lowest usual rate of the 14 moving markets we audited (shared).
Against the Canada average
$15 an hour below the Canada average of $140. A 2-bedroom here is about $850–$1,450, against $900–$1,400 nationally.
Nearest audited city
Halifax (3 km): $125 an hour, the same as here. Prices there
Tax
14% HST comes on top. On a $1,450 2-bedroom move, that is about $205.

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Questions about moving costs in Dartmouth

How much do movers cost in Dartmouth?

Movers advertise about $125 per hour for two movers and a truck in Dartmouth, and most list between $105 and $150. Expect to pay more at month-end, in summer and on weekends. Prices are before tax (14% HST).

How much does it cost to move a 2-bedroom in Dartmouth?

About $850–$1,450 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. Most movers charge a minimum of 2–3 h of work plus travel (usually about 1 hour, billed at the same hourly rate).

Is Dartmouth an expensive place to move?

Less than most of Canada: $15 an hour below the Canada average of $140. A 2-bedroom here is about $850–$1,450, against $900–$1,400 nationally.

Is moving cheaper in Dartmouth or Halifax?

In Dartmouth movers charge about $125 an hour for 2 movers and a truck. Halifax (3 km): $125 an hour, the same as here.

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