What does moving help cost in Toronto?
Compare the whole job before you compare the hourly price.
Via Nova Moving Services · Checked October 31, 2026
Toronto moving ads describe different services. A crew-only rate, a truck-and-crew rate and a rental truck day rate do not cover the same work. Ask what is included before choosing the lowest number.
A small sample of advertised rates
Checked October 31, 2026. These are other providers’ advertised prices, not Via Nova prices or a Toronto market average. Availability and written quotes must be checked directly.
| Provider | Advertised rate | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Moving Co. | $50 per mover per hour | Labour only on selected non-peak dates. Confirm minimums. |
| 7 Moving | $120 per hour for two movers | Three-hour minimum. Transportation and tax separate. |
| G&T Moving | $100 per hour for two movers and a truck | Two-hour minimum, then 30-minute increments. Fuel/travel surcharge and applicable extras separate. |
| Kelly’s Movers on Moving Help | CAD80/hour for two helpers | East York, Nov 7 morning sample: CAD160 for two hours before any unverified checkout adjustments. |
| Insta Movers on Kijiji | $90/hour for two movers | 2.5-hour minimum ($225 base). Labour only. Travel/tax not stated in the ad. |
Turn a rate into a useful comparison
Multiply the crew rate by the minimum billable hours, then ask about travel, truck costs, fuel, parking, tax, equipment, stairs, long carries and difficult items. Check when the clock starts and the billing increment. Two quotes can have the same hourly rate and very different totals.
What to send for your own quote
Send the move date, the postal code for each location where help is needed, an item list, photos, floor numbers, stair flights, elevator arrangements and truck access. A one-bedroom label alone does not describe the work.
Via Nova quotes each enquiry after reviewing the job and availability. A request is not a confirmed booking.
Sources and further reading
- Moving Co. labour-only pricing
- 7 Moving pricing guide
- G&T rate card
- Kelly’s Movers marketplace offer
- Insta Movers Kijiji advertisement
Advertised terms and specifications can change. Confirm the current details for your own booking.