How Hourly Rate Moving Works in Montreal
With hourly pricing, you pay for the actual time movers spend on your job. Up & Out's 2026 local packages are Essential at $140/hour plus $140 travel, Pro at $180/hour plus $180 travel, and Elite at $290/hour plus $290 travel. Essential has a 3-hour minimum.
Hourly rates work well when your move is straightforward and quick — a small apartment, short distance, easy access on both ends, and everything packed before the crew arrives.
How Flat Rate Moving Works in Montreal
A flat rate means the mover quotes you a fixed price before moving day, based on inventory, distance, and access. Flat rates can be useful when the move scope is very clear and you want cost certainty.
The advantage is predictability. No watching the clock, no surprise fees if traffic backs up on the Champlain Bridge. The downside is that flat rates build in a buffer — so if everything goes perfectly, you might pay slightly more than hourly would have cost.
When Hourly Rates Save You Money
Choose hourly when: your apartment is small (studio or 1-bedroom), both locations have easy ground-floor access, the distance is short (under 10 km), and you've packed everything before the movers arrive.
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Also consider hourly if you're flexible and organized. Have everything boxed, furniture disassembled, and pathways cleared. The faster the movers work, the less you pay.
When Flat Rate Is the Smarter Choice
Choose flat rate when: you have a 2-bedroom or larger, you're in a walk-up, the distance is significant, or you want more certainty before moving day. Flat rates eliminate the risk of a move running long — and for a family-sized move, that risk is real.
Flat rate is also better if you have specialty items (pianos, antiques, heavy gym equipment). Always get the flat rate in writing with a detailed list of what's included.
