Do you want to move cheaply? Discover tips to save on your move and find affordable moving companies.
1. Compare at least three quotes. Price differences of 30 to 50 percent are normal.
2. Choose a weekday moving date. 10 to 20 percent cheaper.
3. Avoid August and September. 15 to 25 percent savings.
4. Pack everything yourself. Saves 100 to 400 euros.
5. Use free boxes from supermarkets and liquor stores.
6. Sell or give away what you don't need. Less volume = lower costs.
7. Help with loading and unloading yourself.
8. Book in time for more choice.
9. Consider a man-with-bus service for small moves.
10. Always ask for an all-in price so that you are not surprised by surcharges.
Cheap moving - save on your move (per move)
Moving yourself with a rented van costs 150 to 350 euros in total. But also factor in helpers, risk of damage and a whole day of wasted time.
A professional budget moving company costs 350 to 900 euros including insurance. Two experienced movers can do it in half the time.
The actual savings when moving yourself is 100 to 400 euros. For small moves, doing it yourself is easily doable. For larger, the difference is smaller than it seems.
A middle ground: hire a moving company only for the heavy items and drive the rest yourself.
Insurance. For expensive furniture or electronics, all-risk transport insurance (50 to 200 euros) is worth it.
Packing materials for fragile items. Sturdy cardboard and bubble wrap cost a few bucks but prevent hundreds of euros in damage.
A moving lift at high floors. Carrying a heavy cabinet up a steep staircase is a recipe for damage and injury.
Choose a serious company. Always check reviews and Chamber of Commerce registration.
| Service | From | To | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget studio move | €250 | €500 | total |
| Budget move 2-room | €400 | €800 | total |
| Budget move 3-room | €600 | €1200 | total |
| Pack yourself (savings) | €100 | €300 | saving |
Compare quotes, move during the week, pack yourself, and plan your move outside the busy periods. This way you save 20-40%.
Rent a van and move yourself: 100 to 250 euros. A man-with-bus service: 50-80 euros per hour. A budget moving company: from 350 euros.
Yes. November to February is the low season. The difference with summer can be 15 to 25 percent.
Ask for free boxes at supermarkets or liquor stores. Use towels and clothing to wrap fragile items.
Please note: stair climbing surcharge, weekend surcharge, packing materials that are invoiced separately and additional work if the move takes longer.
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