Moving Cost Calculator
Add up van hire, movers, packing supplies, fuel, storage and contingency to estimate the full cost of your move — all in one place.
Van / truck hire
£140.00Movers / labour
£200.00Set movers to 0 if you're doing a DIY move.
Packing supplies
£67.50Fuel
£6.00Storage
£0.00Insurance & extras
£120.00Estimates only. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is saved or sent anywhere.
About the Moving Cost Calculator
Moving house comes with a long list of separate bills — the van or removal firm, boxes and tape, fuel for the trips, a month or two of storage, insurance, and the cleaning deposit you'd rather not lose. It's easy to budget for the big one (the movers) and forget the rest. The Moving Cost Calculator pulls every line item into a single estimate so you can see the real, all-in price of your move before you commit.
Each category updates the total instantly, and the breakdown bar shows where your money actually goes. A contingency slider adds a sensible buffer for the surprises every move throws up, and you can switch between currencies and imperial or metric fuel units to match wherever you're moving.
How to Use the Moving Cost Calculator
- 1 Choose your currency and units at the top so every figure matches your location.
- 2 Fill in van hire — the number of days and the daily rate from your rental quote.
- 3 Add labour, supplies, fuel and storage. Leave any category at 0 if it doesn't apply — for a DIY move, set movers to 0; for a local move, set storage to 0.
- 4 Include insurance and extras like cleaning or a redirect/mail-forwarding fee.
- 5 Set a contingency. 10–15% is a sensible cushion for unexpected costs. Read your all-in total and the percentage each category takes from the breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to move house? +
It varies hugely with distance, home size and how much you do yourself. A small DIY local move with a hired van can be a few hundred; a full-service long-distance move for a family home can run into the thousands. That's exactly why this calculator breaks it into parts — fill in the figures you've been quoted to get a number for your specific move.
How much should I budget for contingency? +
A 10–15% buffer is typical. Moves often run over because of extra boxes, a longer hire than planned, parking or congestion charges, or last-minute help. If your move is long-distance or your dates are uncertain, lean toward the higher end.
Is it cheaper to hire movers or do it myself? +
A DIY move (hire van + friends) is usually the cheapest option upfront, but it costs you time, effort and the risk of damage. Professional movers cost more but are faster, insured and far less stressful for larger homes. Try both: set movers to 0 for the DIY total, then add them back to compare.
How do I estimate fuel for the move? +
Enter the one-way distance between the two homes, how many trips you expect (loading and a return run often means two or more), the van's fuel economy, and the current fuel price. A loaded van is thirstier than the official figure, so use a slightly lower mpg (or higher L/100km) than the spec sheet.
What costs do people forget when moving? +
Commonly missed items include end-of-tenancy or post-move cleaning, mail redirection, transit insurance, parking permits or dispensations for the van, takeaway meals on moving day, and re-connection fees for broadband and utilities. Add these under "Insurance & extras" so they're not a nasty surprise.
Is my data saved or sent anywhere? +
No. The calculator runs entirely in your browser. None of the figures you enter are stored on a server or sent anywhere.