Quick answer: Uptown Moving’s published Victoria rates are C$160/hour for two movers and a truck, C$200/hour for three movers and a truck, and C$260/hour for four movers and a truck, with a 1.5-hour minimum. For planning, a three- to four-hour studio or one-bedroom move with two movers works out to C$480–C$640 before GST and any move-specific charges. A five- to seven-hour two-bedroom move at the same crew rate works out to C$800–C$1,120 before GST and any move-specific charges. These are examples, not quotes.
Rates checked September 2026. Confirm the current rate and what your quote includes before booking.
Victoria moving rates at a glance
| Crew and truck | Hourly rate | 1.5-hour minimum labour and truck |
|---|---|---|
| Two movers + truck | C$160 | C$240 before GST |
| Three movers + truck | C$200 | C$300 before GST |
| Four movers + truck | C$260 | C$390 before GST |
The minimum figures multiply the hourly rate by 1.5 hours. They are not a full-move quote. See the current Victoria moving rates and pricing factors.
Example 1: Studio or one-bedroom apartment
A small, packed apartment with straightforward access may take about three to four hours with two movers. At C$160/hour, that is C$480–C$640 before GST, or C$504–C$672 with 5% GST, before any additional costs listed in the quote. Elevator bookings, long walks to the truck, extra packing and difficult furniture can add time. Read our apartment and condo moving service for building-access planning.
Example 2: Two-bedroom local move
For a two-bedroom move taking five to seven hours, two movers at C$160/hour produce an illustrative labour-and-truck range of C$800–C$1,120 before GST. If the inventory, stairs or schedule call for three movers, five to seven hours at C$200/hour would be C$1,000–C$1,400 before GST. A larger crew may finish faster, so compare the expected total rather than the hourly rate alone. See our residential moving service.
What changes the final price?
- Furniture and box volume, weight and specialty items
- Stairs, elevators, parking, loading distance and building rules
- Packing, disassembly, storage or extra stops
- Travel between addresses and any move-specific fuel or ferry costs
- The crew size and actual time worked
Tell us both locations, the move date, access details and an approximate inventory. Your written estimate should state the hourly rate or flat rate, minimum, GST, and how travel and other charges are handled. Request a personalized quote if you want a move-specific total.
Frequently asked Victoria moving-cost questions
How much is the minimum local move?
At the published two-mover rate, 1.5 hours of labour and truck time is C$240 before GST. The final bill can include more time or other charges explained in your quote.
Is a three-mover crew always more expensive?
Three movers cost more per hour but may shorten a larger or more difficult move. Compare the likely hours and total cost for each crew with your inventory and access details.
Does a Victoria moving quote include travel time?
Ask how travel to, between and from locations is handled for your particular move. The written quote should identify any travel, fuel, ferry or parking charges before you book.
Are long-distance moves priced the same way?
Long-distance moves are quoted around the route, shipment, timing and access. Compare our BC and Alberta moving routes and long-distance moving service, then request a route-specific estimate.
For more context, read how Victoria moving costs are calculated, explore Victoria moving services, or browse our moving advice.