Quebec Moving Costs (2026): Hourly Rates & Prices by City

Moving costs by city in Quebec

Typical hourly rate for 2 movers and a truck, and the estimated cost of a local 2-bedroom move.

Moving costs by city
City	2 movers + truck	2-bedroom move	Based on
Montréal	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Québec City	$140/h	$900–$1,450	6 local movers
Laval	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Gatineau	$145/h	$1,000–$1,500	18 local movers
Longueuil	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Saguenay	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Trois-Rivières	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Lévis	$140/h	$900–$1,350	6 local movers
Sherbrooke	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Terrebonne	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Mont-Royal	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Repentigny	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Brossard	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Granby	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Drummondville	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Saint-Jérôme	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Saint-Hyacinthe	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Dollard-Des Ormeaux	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Blainville	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Châteauguay	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Sorel-Tracy	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Shawinigan	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Joliette	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Mascouche	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Mirabel	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Côte-Saint-Luc	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Alma	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Sainte-Julie	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Saint-Constant	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Boisbriand	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Vaudreuil-Dorion	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Rouyn-Noranda	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
La Prairie	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Chambly	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Beaconsfield	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Dorval	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Beloeil	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
L'Assomption	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Mont-Saint-Hilaire	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Magog	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Saint-Charles-Borromée	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Pincourt	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Cowansville	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Sainte-Adèle	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
L'Île-Perrot	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Saint-Apollinaire	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Saint-Rémi	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Saint-Joseph-du-Lac	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Marieville	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
Baie-D'Urfé	$125/h	$850–$1,250	18 local movers
L'Ange-Gardien	$140/h	$900–$1,350	6 local movers
Château-Richer	$140/h	$900–$1,350	6 local movers
Dunham	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Saint-Thomas	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Hérouxville	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates
Saint-Colomban	$135/h	$850–$1,300	Quebec rates

How Quebec compares

Advertised rates for 2 movers and a truck, October 2026. Totals are before tax.

Against Canada

−$5/h

$135 here, $140 Canada average

Highest city

$140/h

Québec City · 2-bedroom $900–$1,450

Sales tax: 5% GST + 9.975% QST

What it adds at the high end of each estimate

Studio	$600	+$90
2 bedrooms	$1,300	+$195
House, 4+ bedrooms	$2,600	+$390

Long-distance moves from Quebec

2-bedroom home, dedicated truck, full service

Montréal → Ottawa	200 km	$2,000–$3,200
Montréal → Toronto	545 km	$2,400–$3,900

Long-distance moving costs

July 1: Quebec’s Moving Day is the busiest day of the year for movers. Rates can double and crews book up weeks ahead — if your lease allows, move a few days before or after.

Cost by home size in Quebec

A local move with about an hour of travel, before tax. How we estimate

Estimated moving cost by home size
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	$600–$850
2 bedrooms	3 movers	4–6 h + 1 h travel	$850–$1,300
3 bedrooms	3 movers	6–8 h + 1 h travel	$1,200–$1,650
House, 4+ bedrooms	4 movers	8–10 h + 1 h travel	$1,950–$2,600

Most movers charge a minimum of 2–3 h of work plus travel; stairs, packing and parking are extra.

Questions about moving costs in Quebec

How much do movers cost in Quebec?

Movers advertise about $135 per hour for two movers and a truck in Quebec, and most list $125–$145. 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 $850–$1,300 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 Quebec is cheapest to move in?

Of the Quebec cities we audited, Montréal has the lowest advertised rate at about $125 an hour for 2 movers and a truck, and Québec City the highest at $140. On a 2-bedroom move that is roughly $850–$1,250 against $900–$1,450.

Is moving in Quebec more expensive than the rest of Canada?

No, a little cheaper. Movers in Quebec advertise about $135 an hour for 2 movers and a truck, $5 below the Canada average of $140.

What sales tax do movers charge in Quebec?

5% GST + 9.975% QST is added to the price of a local move in Quebec. On a $1,300 2-bedroom move that is about $195.

How much does it cost to move from Montréal to Ottawa?

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.

Moving costs in Quebec