Boston Movers Rates Explained

Have you ever wondered how your friend who hired the same movers in Boston ended up paying half as  much as you even though they have twice as much stuff?  Boston movers rates change throughout the year and based on availability.  You can find out below how these factors can affect your moving rates in Boston.

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 Boston Movers Rates Explained

As aforementioned, Boston movers rates will depend greatly on availability.  Movers in Boston that have 4 trucks will usually give lower rates for the first few booked.  Here's an example:

When 0 trucks are booked for a day 2 men and a truck rate will be $129/hr
When 1 truck is booked for a day 2 men and a truck rate will be $139/hr
When 2 trucks are booked for a day 2 men and a truck rate will be $149/hr
When 3 trucks are booked for a day 2 men and a truck rate will be $159/hr

Movers have to file tariffs and rates so as long as the moving prices are under the tariffed hourly rate, this is legal - however a little sketchy.  When looking for the best movers in Boston -  I suggest finding a flat rate mover where the rates aren't dependent on number of trucks booked.

It's All About the Time of Year

Simply put, most people move in the summer - kids are out of school, its nice out, you don't have to worry about breaking a leg on ice...  Well, your moving company knows this and your moving rates will drastically differ if you are moving in July as compared to February.  There is no place that has more changeable moving rates that Boston.  Boston movers rates can differ by up to 40% depending on the season.  

Average Boston Moving Rates by Month for 2 men and a truck for a local move

January  $129/hr

February $123/hr

March  $127/hr

April  $135/hr

May $142/hr

June  $155/hr

July  $164/hr

August  $174/hr

September  $160/hr

October  $157/hr

November $156/hr

December $150/hr

These are average Boston moving rates - there are some many more expensive companies and less expensive rogue movers.  When searching for a Boston mover - the rates should be fairly close to the above -I would be weary about any amounts more than 10% off of the hourly rates listed.

How to Negotiate to Get the Best Boston Movers Rates

Now that you have a base for comparison it's time to negotiate.  Boston movers rates above are the hourly rate only - there are additional fees that some movers incorporate into the totals - and these are all negotiable.  They are:

• fuel surcharge - the gas money to get to and from residences
• taxes 
• tolls
• stair fee - lots of movers don't tell you about the stair fee until they arrive so ask - there is usually a fee per flight 
• elevator fee 
• long haul - if the length between the back of the truck and the door to your residence is longer than 50 feet there is usually a charge 
• shuttle fee - if the truck is too big to access your house or storage facility - this fee can be in the hundreds or even thousands

Boston Moving Rates