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Moving costs in Ontario
2 movers + truck
$140/hour
Most movers charge $125–$155 an hour. A 2-bedroom move with 3 movers is about $950–$1,400.
MoverDash price data · October 2026 · before tax
Moving costs by city in Ontario
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 | $135/h | $900–$1,350 | 14 local movers |
| Ottawa | $145/h | $1,000–$1,500 | 18 local movers |
| Mississauga | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Brampton | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Hamilton | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 3 local movers |
| London | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | 7 local movers |
| Markham | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Vaughan | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Kitchener | $140/h | $950–$1,450 | 5 local movers |
| Windsor | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Oakville | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Richmond Hill | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Burlington | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 3 local movers |
| Oshawa | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Greater Sudbury | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Barrie | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Guelph | $140/h | $950–$1,450 | 5 local movers |
| Whitby | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| St. Catharines | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Milton | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Cambridge | $140/h | $950–$1,450 | 5 local movers |
| Ajax | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Thunder Bay | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Waterloo | $140/h | $950–$1,450 | 5 local movers |
| Brantford | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Niagara Falls | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Pickering | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Newmarket | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Peterborough | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Caledon | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Sault Ste. Marie | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Halton Hills | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Norfolk County | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Aurora | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Welland | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Belleville | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| North Bay | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Whitchurch-Stouffville | $130/h | $900–$1,350 | 6 local movers |
| Woodstock | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Bowmanville | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| St. Thomas | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | 7 local movers |
| Stratford | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Orillia | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Fort Erie | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Kingsville | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Collingwood | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Lindsay | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Thorold | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Tillsonburg | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Port Hope | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Belle River | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| St. Marys | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
| Port Stanley | $140/h | $950–$1,400 | Ontario rates |
How Ontario compares
Advertised rates for 2 movers and a truck, October 2026. Totals are before tax.
Against Canada
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$140 here, $140 Canada average
Lowest city
$130/h
Hamilton · 2-bedroom $900–$1,350
Highest city
$145/h
Ottawa · 2-bedroom $1,000–$1,500
Sales tax: 13% HST
What it adds at the high end of each estimate
| Studio | $600 | +$80 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,400 | +$180 |
| House, 4+ bedrooms | $2,750 | +$360 |
Long-distance moves from Ontario
2-bedroom home, dedicated truck, full service
| Ottawa → Montréal | 200 km | $2,000–$3,200 |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa → Toronto | 450 km | $2,400–$3,800 |
| Toronto → Montréal | 545 km | $2,400–$3,900 |
| Toronto → Halifax | 1,800 km | $3,200–$5,800 |
| Toronto → Winnipeg | 2,100 km | $3,600–$6,000 |
| Toronto → Calgary | 3,400 km | $4,200–$7,000 |
Cost by home size in Ontario
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–$950 |
| 2 bedrooms | 3 movers | 4–6 h + 1 h travel | $950–$1,400 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 movers | 6–8 h + 1 h travel | $1,300–$1,800 |
| House, 4+ bedrooms | 4 movers | 8–10 h + 1 h travel | $2,100–$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 in Ontario
How much do movers cost in Ontario?
Movers advertise about $140 per hour for two movers and a truck in Ontario, and most list $125–$155. 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 $950–$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.
Which city in Ontario is cheapest to move in?
Of the Ontario cities we audited, Hamilton has the lowest advertised rate at about $130 an hour for 2 movers and a truck, and Ottawa the highest at $145. On a 2-bedroom move that is roughly $900–$1,350 against $1,000–$1,500.
Is moving in Ontario more expensive than the rest of Canada?
No. Movers in Ontario advertise about $140 an hour for 2 movers and a truck, the same as the Canada average.
What sales tax do movers charge in Ontario?
13% HST is added to the price of a local move in Ontario. On a $1,400 2-bedroom move that is about $180.
How much does it cost to move from Ottawa to Montréal?
About $2,000–$3,200 for a 2-bedroom home with a dedicated truck and full service, before tax (200 km by road). A shared truck costs less for small loads.
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