Vancouver Moving Cost Calculator

Two movers and a truck run about $120 to $185 an hour in Vancouver. Add packing, storage and tax to see the full cost.

Estimates from published 2026 guides. Replace the rate with a real quote.

Size of the home you are moving

Type of move

Who moves it

Crew size

When

Packing

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Quoted hourly rate ($, optional)

Replaces the city estimate for all three cases.

Quoted crew hours (optional)

Boxes and supplies ($)

GST/HST on services (%)

Storage months

Storage per month ($)

Extra moving insurance ($)

Building move-in fee or deposit ($)

Other costs: cleaning, mail forwarding, hookups ($)

Estimated total

$1,165

Likely range $805 to $1,729. About 5.5 crew hours at the typical case.

Typical$1,165

Movers and truck (2 movers)$798 · 68%
Travel and fuel fee$145 · 12%
Boxes and supplies$175 · 15%
GST/HST at 5%$47 · 4%

Item	Typical	Range
Movers and truck (2 movers)Crew hours at the hourly rate, with a three-hour minimum.	$798	$480 to $1,295
Travel and fuel feeMany companies add about an hour of crew time.	$145	$120 to $185
Boxes and supplies	$175	Fixed
GST/HST at 5% on services	$47	$30 to $74

An estimate from published 2026 rate guides, not a quote. No government publishes mover prices, so get two or three written quotes with the hours, crew, truck and fees in writing. 5% GST applies to moving services in British Columbia. Confirm with the mover whether anything else is added.

Moving in Vancouver

Guides range from $120 to $200 an hour for two movers and a truck, with a marketplace median near $127. Strata buildings often require a booked move-in slot and sometimes a refundable deposit, so confirm the rules before booking the truck.

Summer and month-end weekends book first and cost more. Mid-month weekday moves in fall and winter are the cheapest.

5% GST applies to moving services in British Columbia. Confirm with the mover whether anything else is added.

Buying or selling in Vancouver

Buying? Add the move to the one-time costs in the British Columbia closing costs calculator. Selling? Subtract it from what you net with the Vancouver home sale proceeds calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in Vancouver?

Published 2026 guides put two movers and a truck at about $120 to $200 an hour. A three-bedroom local move is estimated at $1,300 to $2,000.

Do strata buildings charge for moving in?

Many require a booked elevator or loading slot and some take a refundable deposit. The amount is set by the strata, so ask the property manager.

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Sources

Most sources are moving-company and marketplace guides, so treat them as indicative. This is an estimate, not a quote. Confirm hours, crew, truck and fees in writing.