Ottawa, Ontario
Moving Prices in Ottawa
3 move sizes from C$520
Local Move Prices in Ottawa
Prices exclude provincial tax (GST/HST/PST varies). Local rates are scraped from Toronto/GTA, Ottawa, Calgary, Montreal, and Vancouver mover guides. Long-distance ranges are inferred from published route examples such as Toronto-Ottawa, Toronto-Montreal, Toronto-Vancouver, Ottawa-Hamilton, Montreal-Quebec City, and Toronto-Edmonton.
| Home Size | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠1 Bedroom Apartment or small condo | C$520 | C$660 | C$800 |
| 🏡2 Bedroom Apartment or townhouse | C$780 | C$940 | C$1,100 |
| 🏘️3 Bedroom Standard family home | C$1,560 | C$1,780 | C$2,000 |
Long-Distance Prices from Ottawa
Full-service professional movers
| Home Size | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠1 Bedroom | C$1,800 | C$2,300 | C$2,800 |
| 🏡2 Bedroom | C$2,000 | C$3,000 | C$4,000 |
| 🏘️3 Bedroom | C$2,500 | C$3,750 | C$5,000 |
Hourly Rates in Ottawa
Most local moves are charged by the hour with a 2-hour minimum
2 movers + truck
C$130–C$150/hr
Average C$140/hr
Moving Tips for Ottawa
Ottawa guides commonly show C$130-C$150 hourly rates plus one-time travel or truck charges
Published Ottawa-Hamilton examples put a studio or 1-bed long-distance move around C$1,800-C$2,800
Ontario HST still applies, and moves into Gatineau or outer suburbs can add travel time and bridge logistics
Movers in Ottawa start from C$520 for a studio/1-bed local move. A 2-bedroom local move averages C$940. Prices exclude provincial tax (GST/HST/PST varies). Local rates are scraped from Toronto/GTA, Ottawa, Calgary, Montreal, and Vancouver mover guides. Long-distance ranges are inferred from published route examples such as Toronto-Ottawa, Toronto-Montreal, Toronto-Vancouver, Ottawa-Hamilton, Montreal-Quebec City, and Toronto-Edmonton.
A typical studio/1-bed local move takes 2-3 hours. A 2-3 bedroom home takes 4-6 hours. Factors like stairs, parking distance, and the amount of furniture can add time. Most movers charge by the hour with a 2-hour minimum.
For studio/1-bed moves with minimal heavy furniture, a DIY move can save money. For 2+ bedrooms, heavy furniture, or stairs, professional movers are faster, safer, and come with insurance. Always get at least 3 quotes to compare.
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