How Much Do Movers Cost in Quebec City? Your Local Pricing Guide

A local move in Quebec City with a professional crew usually runs $400 to $2,400, depending on home size, building access, and timing. Movers here bill by the hour: a two-person crew with a truck is typically $130–$170 an hour, with the market clustered near $135–$160, and almost every company applies a three-hour minimum plus one hour of travel time on most quotes. This guide breaks the cost down by home size, shows what pushes it up in Quebec City specifically, and where the savings are.

Hourly Rates by Crew Size

Crew	Typical hourly rate (crew + truck)	Best for
2 movers + truck	$130–$170	Studio to 2-bedroom apartments
3 movers + truck	$170–$230	2- to 3-bedroom homes
4 movers + truck	$220–$300	3- to 4-bedroom houses, heavy inventory

Ask every company for the hourly rate, the minimum hours, and how travel time is charged — a flat trip fee or the drive time from their yard and back. On a small move that can add $60 to $150. Quotes are almost always given before sales tax and any separate truck or fuel fee, so compare the all-in, tax-included total for your move rather than the headline hourly rate, and ask whether the estimate is binding (the price holds unless the scope changes) or non-binding.

Typical Total Cost by Home Size

All-in estimates for a standard local move within Quebec City, assuming you have packed your own boxes.

Move	Typical crew	Typical time	Estimated total
Small move (a few items)	2 movers	2–3 hours	$250–$450
Studio or 1-bedroom apartment	2 movers	3–5 hours	$400–$800
2-bedroom condo or small home	2–3 movers	4–6 hours	$700–$1,250
3-bedroom house	3–4 movers	6–9 hours	$1,200–$2,200
4+ bedroom house	4 movers	8–11 hours	$1,800–$3,000+

What Drives the Price in Quebec City

• Home size and volume — the biggest factor, since you pay for hours.
• Cross-city distance — Most Quebec City moves are short, but the city is built on two levels. A move between Haute-Ville and Basse-Ville, or through Old Quebec's narrow walled streets, means stairs, tight turns, and sometimes a shuttle from a larger truck.
• Building access — Old Quebec and Saint-Jean-Baptiste have steep outdoor staircases, narrow doorways, and permit-only parking; a truck may not fit the street at all. Sainte-Foy and the outer suburbs have driveways and standard access. Downtown condos need an elevator booking.
• Season and day — Quebec leases run July 1 to June 30, so July 1 — moving day and the surrounding week are booked out early and priced at a steep premium. May through September is peak overall. October to April, mid-week and mid-month, is the cheapest window. Early September adds the Université Laval student wave.
• Weather — Quebec City is one of the snowiest cities in North America; winter brings large snowfalls, ice on the staircases, and snow-clearing parking restrictions. Clear and salt every step, and expect a winter move to run longer.
• Add-ons — packing, furniture disassembly, and specialty items (piano, safe, treadmill) are extra. Confirm the fee before the day.

A real example

A two-bedroom flat in Saint-Jean-Baptiste with an outdoor staircase, moving to a house in Sainte-Foy: three movers at $190 an hour, about five hours including travel and the stairs. Total: roughly $1,050 to $1,200 before tip.

How to Bring the Cost Down

1. Move off-peak. A mid-week day in the middle of the month, October to April, sits at the low end of every range.
2. Pack and label everything yourself and stack it by the door. Movers' packing time is billed at the full hourly rate.
3. Declutter first. Fewer boxes, fewer hours. Drop what you won't keep at a borough bulky-item collection or an ecocentre.
4. Right-size the crew. Three movers cost more per hour but finish a two-bedroom faster than two, often for a lower total.
5. Sort access ahead. Reserve the elevator and a legal parking spot at both ends so nobody's on the clock waiting.

Extra Charges to Watch For

• Extra time or a flat fee for stairs and multi-flight walk-ups
• Long-carry charges when parking is far from the door
• Specialty-item fees for pianos, safes, large appliances, and oversized TVs
• Waiting time or short-term storage if the new place isn't ready
• Travel time — make sure you know whether it's a flat fee or metered

For how to check a mover's credentials, insurance, and licensing, see what to check before you book a Quebec City mover.

Related guides

• Local Movers in Quebec City
• Apartment Moving in Quebec City: What to Know About Older Buildings
• Moving in Winter in Quebec City: Preparing for the Cold
• Moving in Lévis
• How Much Do Movers Cost in Montreal? Your Local Pricing Guide
• Quebec City movers on Tingsapp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do movers cost for a one-bedroom in Quebec City?

Usually $400 to $800 off-season, and far more around July 1 — a two-person crew at $130–$170 an hour for three to five hours, including travel time and the company minimum. A few items only can be done for $250 to $450.

Do Quebec City movers charge hourly or flat rate?

Almost always hourly for local moves, with a minimum plus travel time. Some companies will give a flat quote if you provide a full inventory in advance, which removes the risk of the day running long.

Do you tip movers in Quebec City, and how much?

It's optional but common for a job done well. Figure $5 to $10 per mover per hour, or 10 to 15 percent of the labour total split among the crew, in cash on the day.

When is the cheapest time to move in Quebec City?

Mid-week and mid-month, between October and April. The last three days of any month, weekends, summer, and the early-September student rush are the most expensive.

What won't movers transport?

Hazardous materials (propane, paint, chemicals), perishable food, plants in some cases, and pets. Flag antiques, artwork, and anything irreplaceable in advance so the crew can plan for it or you can move it yourself.

Sources

• Boxly and Le Québec Déménagement — Quebec City two-person crew hourly rates, 2026
• Compare Movers — Quebec City hourly rates and the July 1 surcharge, 2026
• Ville de Québec — bulky-item collection and ecocentres, 2026
• Environment and Climate Change Canada — Quebec City snowfall normals

Booking a Quebec City Move

Tingsapp gives you a fixed upfront price for your Quebec City move — no hourly guesswork — for full-home moves, small moves, and last-minute jobs across the city and out to Sainte-Foy, Lévis, L'Ancienne-Lorette, and Beauport. See Tingsapp's Quebec City movers, or read moving in winter in Quebec City.