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Morrison Moving
Hamilton, ON
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- Condos
- Small moves
- Piano & specialty
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Moving costs in Hamilton
2 movers + truck
$130/hour
Most movers charge $115–$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 Hamilton costs
A local move by home size, including about an hour of travel time. Before tax (13% HST).
Hourly rates in Hamilton
Truck included. Travel time and tax are extra.
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2 movers + truck
$130/h
Most $115–$150
Studio or 1 bedroom
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3 movers + truck
$180/h
Most $165–$195
2–3 bedrooms
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4 movers + truck
$225/h
Most $210–$240
Houses, 4+ bedrooms
Fees to ask Hamilton movers about
The hourly rate is only part of the price. Here is what else Hamilton movers charge for.
- Minimum booking
- Usually at least 3 hours.
- Travel or truck fee
- One mover charges a $160 arrival fee that covers fuel and mileage; another adds an hour of travel.
- Stairs
- One mover charges $45 a flight for more than 6 steps.
How Hamilton compares
- Among Canadian cities
- Third lowest of the 14 moving markets we audited, level with 1 other. Lowest: $125/h, highest: $155/h.
- Against the Canada average
- $10 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
- Kitchener-Waterloo (57 km): $140 an hour, $10 more. Prices there
- Tax
- 13% HST comes on top. On a $1,350 2-bedroom move, that is about $175.
Get quotes from Hamilton movers
A few of the 52 checked movers in and around Hamilton. Logo first, then a random daily order.
Wish Upon a Star Moving Inc.
Hamilton, ON · 20 years in business
- Piano & specialty
- Packing
- Office
- Seniors
- +2
- Website
- Phone
- Moves homes
Reliable Moving & Delivery Co.
Hamilton, ON
- Long distance
- Office
- Loading help
- Seniors
- Website
- Phone
- Moves homes
WMI Group
Hamilton, ON · 10 years in business
- Condos
- Last-minute
- Website
- Phone
- Moves homes
HamilTony'n Movers Inc
Hamilton, ON
- Long distance
- Piano & specialty
- Office
- Website
- Phone
- Moves homes
Number 1 Movers
Hamilton, ON
- Website
- Moves homes
Questions about moving costs in Hamilton
How much do movers cost in Hamilton?
Movers advertise about $130 per hour for two movers and a truck in Hamilton, and most list between $115 and $150. Expect to pay more at month-end, in summer and on weekends. Prices are before tax (13% HST).
How much does it cost to move a 2-bedroom in Hamilton?
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 Hamilton: usually at least 3 hours. One mover charges a $160 arrival fee that covers fuel and mileage; another adds an hour of travel.
Is Hamilton an expensive place to move?
Less than most of Canada: $10 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 Hamilton or Kitchener-Waterloo?
In Hamilton movers charge about $130 an hour for 2 movers and a truck. Kitchener-Waterloo (57 km): $140 an hour, $10 more.
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