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Ottawa, ON
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Moving costs in Ottawa
2 movers + truck
$145/hour
Most movers charge $135–$160 an hour. A 2-bedroom move with 3 movers is about $1,000–$1,500.
MoverDash price data · October 2026 · before tax
What a move in Ottawa costs
A local move by home size, including about an hour of travel time. Before tax (13% HST).
Hourly rates in Ottawa
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
$145/h
Most $135–$160
Typical quote $139/h
Studio or 1 bedroom
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3 movers + truck
$195/h
Most $185–$215
Typical quote $189/h
2–3 bedrooms
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4 movers + truck
$245/h
Most $230–$270
Houses, 4+ bedrooms
What Ottawa movers charge
Hourly rates for 2 movers and a truck, mover by mover. Each dot is one Ottawa mover’s standard rate.
- 1 of 8quote a “from” price or a range — the lowest figure is shown
- $120–$185Lowest to highest rate
Published rates · Updated October 2026
| Mover | 2 movers | 3 movers | Minimum | Fees and what’s included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEBA Moving | $140/h | $200/h | — | Flat gas fee added (amount not given) |
| First Rate Movers | $185/h | — | — | 1 h travel · $200 admin fee credited to bill · fuel included |
| High Level Movers Ottawa | $120/h | — | 3 h | Arrival fee $160 (after 5 pm $190) · stairs $45/flight (over 6 steps) |
| Men In Trucks Moving | $150/h | $195/h | 3 h | One-time fee = 1 h within 30 km · fuel included · no stair fee |
| Move-Ottawa Movers | $150/h | $175/h | 3.5 h | Flat 1 h travel (2 h if 60 km+) · stairs $30/flight · card +3.5% |
| Moving Tri Services | from $120/h | $210/h | 3–5 h | +1 h travel fee · 3rd floor extra · rates exclude end of month |
| Priority Movers | $180/h | $220/h | 3 h | No charge for travel to the load site or from destination |
| Truck and Two Movers | $150/h | $200/h | 3 h (4 h for 3 movers) | +1 h travel at crew rate · weekends/month-end higher · holidays +100% |
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 Ottawa movers about
The hourly rate is only part of the price. Here is what else Ottawa movers charge for.
- Minimum booking
- 3 hours is most common; some movers ask for 3.5–5 hours.
- Travel or truck fee
- 1 hour at the crew rate is the norm. One mover charges no travel; one has a $160 arrival fee.
- Stairs
- Some charge per flight — $30 or $45. Others charge nothing.
- Busy dates
- Weekends and month-end cost more at several movers; one charges double on holidays.
- Fuel
- Usually included. One mover adds a flat gas fee.
How Ottawa 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 $1,000–$1,500, against $900–$1,400 nationally.
- Nearest audited city
- Montréal (165 km): $125 an hour, $20 less. Prices there
- Typical quotes
- In independent quote data, 2 movers are typically quoted about $6 an hour below the usual advertised rate: around $139 an hour.
- Tax
- 13% HST comes on top. On a $1,500 2-bedroom move, that is about $195.
Get quotes from Ottawa movers
A few of the 57 checked movers in and around Ottawa. Logo first, then a random daily order.
Priority Movers
Ottawa, ON
- Small moves
- Office
- Loading help
- Website
- Phone
- Moves homes
High Level Movers Ottawa
Ottawa, ON · 15 years in business
- Long distance
- Condos
- Piano & specialty
- Packing
- +5
- Website
- Phone
- Moves homes
Classic Movers
Ottawa, ON
- Long distance
- Condos
- Packing
- Storage
- +1
- Website
- Phone
- Moves homes
Ottawa Movers
Ottawa, ON · 48 years in business
- Long distance
- Condos
- Piano & specialty
- Packing
- +4
- Website
- Phone
- Moves homes
Pascal Moving And Delivery
Ottawa, ON
- Long distance
- Storage
- Office
- Website
- Phone
- Moves homes
Moving costs in nearby cities
Questions about moving costs in Ottawa
How much do movers cost in Ottawa?
Movers advertise about $145 per hour for two movers and a truck in Ottawa, and most list between $135 and $160. Independent quote data puts the typical quoted rate at about $139 per hour. 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 Ottawa?
About $1,000–$1,500 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 Ottawa: 3 hours is most common; some movers ask for 3.5–5 hours. 1 hour at the crew rate is the norm. One mover charges no travel; one has a $160 arrival fee.
When does moving cost more in Ottawa?
Weekends and month-end cost more at several movers; one charges double on holidays.
Is Ottawa 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 $1,000–$1,500, against $900–$1,400 nationally.
Is moving cheaper in Ottawa or Montréal?
In Ottawa movers charge about $145 an hour for 2 movers and a truck. Montréal (165 km): $125 an hour, $20 less.
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