Moving Cost Calculator
Estimate your moving cost based on home size, hours, and distance — with a typical low–high range.
Estimated cost: €300.00 — typical range €240.00 – €360.00.
Real quotes vary by season (peak summer is 20–40% pricier), service tier (full-pack vs DIY-load), and company. Get 3+ quotes before booking. The ±20% range above reflects this typical spread.
Results update as you type. Estimate excludes packing materials, insurance, storage, and tips. Treat this as a rule-of-thumb starting point, not a quote.
Formula
Two pieces:
labour = hours × hourly_rate and
distance_cost = distance × per_distance_rate.
Add them. The ±20% range either side of the total reflects the typical spread between
cheapest and dearest quote for the same move — useful as a sanity check when you're
collecting bids.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do EU removals cost?▾
Varies massively by country. A 2-bedroom local move in Germany or France: €500–€1,200. Same move in Spain or Portugal: €350–€800. Netherlands and Belgium sit between. Cross-border EU moves run €1,500–€5,000+ depending on distance and volume. Hourly rates run €40–€80/hr for a 2-person crew across most of Western Europe.
Are cross-border EU moves treated specially?▾
From a logistics perspective, they're treated as international moves even within the Schengen area — VAT-free intra-community supply rules apply for goods, but the removals service itself charges your domestic VAT rate. International moves typically use a fixed cubic-metre quote rather than hourly billing. Insurance-wise, EU regulations cover personal goods at full value during the move.
Hourly or fixed price?▾
Local moves are usually hourly (standard 2-person crew, van included). Long-distance and cross-border are fixed-price quotes based on cubic-metre estimates. Get a survey done — in person or via video — for any move beyond 100 km. Quoted estimates without a survey often need adjustment on the day.
When is moving most expensive?▾
Across the EU, late June and July are peak — many European countries cluster school holidays and tenancy changeovers in summer. Avoid weekends and end-of-month if you can. October–March (excluding Christmas) is consistently 20–30% cheaper across the bloc. Some countries have specific peak windows (e.g. Germany's 'Umzugssaison' in spring).
Do I tip movers in Europe?▾
Varies by country. Common in Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium (€10–€20/crew member for good service). Less common in France, Italy, Spain. Generally appreciated but not expected. Refreshments and lunch are universally welcome regardless of country.
What does this estimate exclude?▾
Packing materials (€50–€150 DIY), pre-pack service (often €200–€600 extra), insurance beyond the basic carrier liability, storage between properties (€150–€500/month for a typical 2-bed volume), parking permits in city centres (often €30–€150/day in major capitals), and any specialist handling (piano, safe, art).