Los Angeles Movers Cost

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How much do Los Angeles movers cost? Movegreen charges $165 per hour for two movers and a truck in Los Angeles, CA, with a four-hour minimum. A separate trip fee of $110–$150 applies per move, calculated based on distance and mileage.

Rates effective October 2026.

Your Los Angeles moving costs depend on the work your move requires. An average price for most companies cannot account for access at your particular home. Let our professional movers know about apartment stairs near Echo Park Lake or truck access around Hollywood Boulevard so we can plan accordingly.

Explore our guide to Los Angeles neighborhoods if you’re still choosing a home. Moving to other cities? Share your destination when requesting an estimate.

Call Movegreen at (866) 684-7336 for a personalized quote.

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Los Angeles Moving Cost Estimator

Pick your home size. The estimator multiplies the hours our Los Angeles crews typically need by the published hourly rate for that crew, adds the trip fee, then adds any specialty items you check.

1 · Home size

2 · Specialty items (optional)

Upright piano+$200 Grand piano+$200–$300 Safe / gun safe+$300

Estimated cost · 2 bedroom

$1,360 – $2,150

3 movers · 5–8 hours

By crew size
3 movers + truck	$250/hr	$1,250–$2,000
Trip fee	flat, by distance	$110–$150

Billed in 15-minute increments after the minimum
Not included: packing materials and packing labor. After-hours work and hours beyond 8 on one job bill at time and a half
Your written estimate confirms the rate that applies to your move

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Hourly Moving Rates in Los Angeles

Movegreen’s local movers charge the same standard hourly rates on weekdays and weekends. Each rate includes the listed crew and a fully equipped truck.

Crew Size	Hourly Rate	Minimum
2 Movers	$165/hour	4 hours
3 Movers	$250/hour	4 hours
4 Movers	$330/hour	4 hours

Trip charge is $110–$150 per move, based on distance and mileage.

After the four-hour minimum, billing continues in 15-minute increments. Time-and-a-half rates apply after hours or after eight hours of work. Adding more movers costs $80 per additional mover per hour.

Moving costs in Los Angeles depend on crew size and billable time. Even a studio apartment move carries the four-hour minimum. Movers set different minimums and inclusions, so check these details when reviewing estimates from moving companies.

For a full service move, requested packing services add to the price. Long distance moves over 100 miles have flat-rate or binding quote options based on weight and mileage.

Get a quote by calling Movegreen at (866) 684-7336.

What’s Included in the Hourly Rate?

How much do movers cost in Los Angeles, and what does that price include? Movegreen’s standard hourly rate covers the following.

Your selected moving crew
A fully equipped moving truck
Free use of wardrobe boxes

When hiring movers, remember that the four-hour minimum establishes a practical floor for hourly labor charges. The separate trip fee and requested packing or specialty services add to that amount.

For a Hollywood Hills home or a walk up apartment, describe the driveway, stairs, and loading access when requesting a written estimate. During peak season, confirm scheduling availability and whether your planned hours involve overtime pricing.

Wondering what long distance movers cost for a move to San Diego? Movegreen offers flat-rate or binding quotes for moves over 100 miles, based on shipment weight and mileage.

How the Trip Charge Works

Movegreen charges a flat $110-$150 trip fee per move for travel associated with the job. The amount is based on distance and mileage and is separate from the hourly Los Angeles moving rates.

Trip fee & billing

How Movegreen Charges Travel on a Los Angeles Move

How Movegreen prices travel depends on how far your move goes. Pick the distance that matches yours.

Local moves (under 100 miles)

Your move is the crew's hourly time plus one flat trip fee, set by the distance and mileage to your addresses.

Hourly rate × hours

your crew's published rate, 4-hour minimum

$110–$150

flat trip fee per move, set by distance and mileage

The rate is the same every day of the week.

Moves over 100 miles (flat-rate quote)

Moves over 100 miles are quoted as a flat rate instead of by the hour.

Weight

of everything on the truck

Mileage

between your addresses

Movegreen hauls these moves itself, up to 700 miles.

Long-distance moves (over 700 miles)

Movegreen is an agent for Wheaton World Wide Moving. Moves over 700 miles run through the van line and are quoted per move.

Quoted per move

through Wheaton World Wide Moving

Minimum4 hours

15m

After the minimumBilled in 15-minute increments

Moving fewer items does not determine this fee because the calculation uses distance and mileage. Requested moving services, such as packing or crating, have separate charges.

When reviewing estimates from local moving companies, check the trip charge and any extra fees upfront to avoid confusion about hidden fees. Moving protection is separate from travel pricing, so review valuation options rather than assuming the trip fee includes insurance coverage.

For a cross country move, request a quote explaining transportation charges under the applicable long-distance pricing model.

How Billing Works

Movegreen applies a four-hour minimum to its two-, three-, and four-mover crews. After the minimum, labor is billed in 15-minute increments. A typical local move with 4.25 billable hours is charged at 4.25 times the selected crew’s hourly rate, plus applicable charges.

When using a Los Angeles moving cost calculator to explore what movers in Los Angeles typically charge, account for the minimum and separate trip fee. Your total cost also depends on requested services and any applicable overtime. Preparing clear pathways for heavy lifting can reduce avoidable handling time that affects the final price.

Fees We Don’t Charge

Movegreen does not charge a separate stair fee or a general heavy-item fee. Time spent carrying belongings on stairs is billed at the crew’s hourly rate.

Specialty charges still apply for upright pianos at $200, grand pianos at $300, and safes or gun safes at $300. Movegreen also charges no cancellation fees.

What Does a Move Actually Cost in Los Angeles?

To help you plan your budget, we’ve included a completed Los Angeles move and estimates based on our typical crew sizes and moving times. Your actual cost depends on the belongings we’re moving, property access, and any additional services you request. Recent move examples. Actual pricing varies based on the specifics of each move.

Move	Crew	Time	Final Cost
1-bedroom in Los Angeles	3 movers	5 hours	$1,485

Home Size	Typical Crew	Estimated Hours	Estimated Total
Studio	2 movers	3-4 hours	$770-$810
1 Bedroom	3 movers	3-4 hours	$1,110-$1,150
2 Bedroom	3 movers	5-8 hours	$1,360-$2,150
3 Bedroom	4 movers	6-8 hours	$2,090-$2,790
4 Bedroom	5 movers	6-8 hours	$2,570-$3,430
5+ Bedrooms	6-8 movers	8-10 hours	$4,030-$7,300

Our estimates include the $110-$150 trip fee and apply the four-hour minimum, even when a move takes less time. For crews larger than four, we calculate the hourly rate at $330 plus $80 for each additional mover.

The upper estimate for five or more bedrooms includes time-and-a-half pricing for the two hours beyond eight. Packing, materials, specialty handling, and after-hours pricing are additional where applicable. Share your inventory and access details with us so we can prepare an estimate for your specific move.

Included · Never charged · Extra

What Your Hourly Rate Covers

Here's what Movegreen's Los Angeles hourly rate covers, what it never charges for, and what costs extra.

Included

Part of every hourly rate

Fully equipped moving truck
Free use of wardrobe boxes
Basic released-value protection60 cents per pound per article

Never charged

No separate fee

Stair fees
Heavy-item feesPianos and safes are priced as specialty items

Costs extra

Only when your move needs it

Trip feeFlat per move, set by distance and mileage$110–$150
Pianos and safesUpright piano, grand piano, safe or gun safe$200–$300
CratingPrices vary by item$200–$400
Packing laborPer packer, per hour, plus materials$75 / hr
Packing materialsPer box, by size; specialty boxes $8–$20 each$3–$6
Extra stopBilled as time at your hourly rateHourly
Long carry or shuttle truckBilled as time at your hourly rateHourly
After-hours and overtimeAfter hours, or beyond 8 hours on one jobTime and a half

What Changes the Cost of Moving in Los Angeles?

How much Los Angeles movers cost depends on more than the number of boxes. Final costs depend on the crew’s billable time and requested services. Local loading conditions can change how many movers are appropriate and how long the work takes.

Curb Access and Parking Restrictions

For a Koreatown apartment or downtown address, confirm where the truck can legally load. LADOT handles temporary no-parking sign requests through its Special Traffic Control Division. Ask whether parking permits or temporary signs are appropriate for your address. A longer carry from available parking can add handling time.

Hollywood Hills Street Access

The city identifies narrow Hollywood Hills streets where large tour vehicles present safety concerns. Those findings make checking truck access worthwhile before a hillside move. Send us driveway photos and information about turning space so we can assess whether a long carry or shuttle is needed, both of which Movegreen bills hourly.

Downtown Building Schedules

Confirm building access with management before booking. Your building’s approved window can affect scheduling and whether after-hours pricing applies.

Valley-to-Westside Routes

A Sherman Oaks-to-Brentwood move may cross the Sepulveda Pass on I-405. Metro identifies the corridor between US-101 and I-10 as heavily congested. Allow flexibility around arrival times and building reservations, since a delayed arrival can complicate the loading schedule.

Call (866) 684-7336 to discuss your LA move. We’ll review your inventory and access details to help you plan the entire process.

Additional Expenses Outside Your Moving Quote

Movegreen mover stacking branded cardboard boxes inside a wooden storage container

Your Los Angeles cost to move may include payments to property managers or city agencies. Keep those expenses separate from Movegreen’s charges when setting your moving budget.

Utility Setup and Housing Overlap

Arrange electricity or water service through LADWP where applicable, and confirm which utilities your lease includes. If possession dates do not align, allow for overlapping rent, temporary lodging, or third-party storage rental fees. These expenses are paid separately from your moving quote.

Optional Tips and Ongoing Living Expenses

If you plan on tipping movers, budget for that separately. For expenses after settling in, explore our Los Angeles cost of living guide. Homebuyers can also review Los Angeles County property taxes as part of their ongoing housing budget.

Moving protection

Protection Plans: What Each Level Costs

Basic protection comes with every Movegreen Los Angeles move at no charge. Slide an item's weight to see what it pays, then compare with full-value protection, which is quoted per move on the declared value of your belongings.

Weight of a single item 150 lbs

25 lbs500 lbs

Basic protection pays up to$90on a 150 lbs item

Basic protection pays up to 60 cents per pound per article. Full-value protection is priced on the declared value of your belongings, not their weight.

Basic

Released value · every move

$0included

60 cents per pound per article
Included on every move at no charge

Included automatically on every move

Full-value protection

Upgraded coverage

Quoted per move

Priced on the declared value of your belongings
Rate set per $1,000 of declared value

Full-value protection is charged in addition to your move. Basic protection costs nothing extra.

How to Lower Your Moving Costs in Los Angeles

Preparation can make a real difference to the work required on moving day. Our four-hour minimum establishes the minimum cost for hourly crew time, so finishing sooner only reduces labor charges when the move would otherwise exceed that minimum.

Reduce the Inventory Before Moving Day

Sell or donate unwanted pieces before we arrive. Even a one bedroom apartment can contain bulky belongings that take time to handle. Moving less heavy furniture can reduce loading work and packing needs.

Finish Packing in Advance

Have suitable belongings boxed and labeled before the crew arrives. Our packing labor costs $75 per packer per hour, so doing some packing yourself can reduce purchased services and last-minute preparation.

Confirm Loading and Elevator Access

Arrange keys and any building-approved elevator window early. Movers in Los Angeles need usable access at both properties. Check measurements where narrow hallways could prevent furniture from reaching the elevator or doorway without additional handling.

Prepare Simple Furniture Safely

Ask us which pieces you can prepare yourself. Completing straightforward furniture disassembly, where appropriate, can reduce crew handling time. Leave difficult or delicate pieces for professional assessment.

Use Included Wardrobe Boxes

We provide free use of wardrobe boxes. Confirm availability before purchasing packing materials, and reuse sturdy cartons in good condition. Standard boxes purchased from Movegreen cost $3-$6 each, while specialty boxes cost $8-$20 each.

Choose Hours That Avoid Overtime

Although off season discounts are sometimes discussed in the moving industry, Movegreen’s supplied weekday and weekend rates are the same. Plan around permitted daytime access where possible. After-hours work or time beyond eight hours triggers time-and-a-half rates and can increase your final bill.

Hourly vs. Flat-Rate Moving

We offer hourly pricing for local residential moves and flat-rate or binding quotes for moves over 100 miles. Commercial projects also have flat-rate and guaranteed pricing options.

For an hourly move in Los Angeles, your estimate accounts for the recommended crew size and anticipated billable time, plus the trip fee and requested services. Our four-hour minimum applies, followed by billing in 15-minute increments.

For moves over 100 miles, we calculate quotes based on shipment weight and mileage. Tell us about packing needs and specialty items during the estimate process so the quoted scope reflects your move. We’ll explain which pricing model applies and what your estimate includes.

Additional Moving Charges

We charge separately for the following specialty items and requested services. Let us know what you need when requesting your estimate.

Service or item	Charge
Upright piano	$200
Grand piano	$300
Safe or gun safe	$300
Crating	$200-$400, depending on requirements
Standard packing boxes	$3-$6 each, depending on size
Specialty packing boxes	$8-$20 each
Packing labor	$75 per packer per hour
Extra stop	Billed hourly
Long carry or shuttle truck	Billed hourly
Stairs	Time required is billed hourly, with no separate stair fee

Free use of wardrobe boxes is included in our standard hourly moving rate.

Moving Protection & Valuation

We include basic released-value protection at no additional charge, with coverage of 60 cents per pound per article. This protection is based on each item’s weight rather than its purchase price.

We also offer full-value protection, quoted individually for each move based on the declared value in $1,000 increments. Ask us to include the applicable price and coverage terms when preparing your Los Angeles moving estimate.

Movegreen mover transporting three stacked boxes on a dolly through a living room

How Movegreen’s Rates Compare in Los Angeles

Angi’s Los Angeles pricing guide, updated August 2026, reports an average hourly rate of $94 per mover and a two-mover range of $71-$236 per hour. Our $165 hourly rate for two movers and a truck falls within that published range, although inclusions and minimums may differ.

How much Los Angeles movers cost overall also depends on billable time and requested services. Reducing your inventory can limit required truck space and handling work, which may help you save money when labor exceeds our four-hour minimum.

How to Verify a Licensed Mover in California

For a cross town move in Los Angeles, use the Bureau of Household Goods and Services license search. Confirm that the business name matches your paperwork, the license authorizes operation, and workers’ compensation insurance is current. Review any listed disciplinary actions before moving day.

Movegreen publishes CAL-T 190455 as its California household moving license and CA 363116 as its Motor Carrier Permit number. The household moving license is the relevant number for the BHGS search. A permit associated with operating a moving vehicle does not replace that check.

Also review your written estimate for labor hours, trip charges, and additional services. California requires a not-to-exceed price for in-state household moves, with agreed changes documented separately. If you select full value protection, confirm its price and terms in your paperwork.

FAQs About Los Angeles Moving Rates

How Much Do Professional Movers Charge for Local Moves?

Movegreen charges $165 per hour for two movers and a truck on local residential moves, with a four-hour minimum. A separate $110-$150 trip fee applies based on distance and mileage. Movegreen offers these rates for local moves in Los Angeles.

Does Hiring Movers Require a Deposit?

Hiring Movegreen for a residential move does not require a deposit under the company’s supplied policy. A 50% deposit applies only to large commercial moves, and Movegreen charges no cancellation fees. Movegreen accepts major cards, cash, and ACH payments for Los Angeles moves.

How Do Packing Moving Services Affect the Los Angeles Moving Cost?

Movegreen’s packing services add $75 per packer per hour to the Los Angeles moving cost, plus purchased materials. Standard boxes cost $3-$6 each, while specialty boxes cost $8-$20 each. Movegreen includes free use of wardrobe boxes in the standard hourly moving rate.

How Much Do Long Distance Movers Cost for Moves From Los Angeles?

Movegreen determines long-distance pricing for moves over 100 miles using shipment weight and mileage, with flat-rate or binding quotes available. Requested packing and specialty handling should be identified during the estimate process. Movegreen prepares individual quotes for longer moves departing Los Angeles.

Do Moving Companies Charge More for Weekend Moves?

Movegreen’s supplied standard hourly rates are the same on weekdays and weekends, although other moving companies’ policies may differ. Time-and-a-half pricing applies to after-hours work or hours beyond eight. Movegreen’s Los Angeles crew rates start at $165 per hour for two movers and a truck.

Give Our Team a Call Today

Wondering how much Los Angeles movers cost for your move? Our Los Angeles movers can explain what our movers charge and prepare an estimate based on your inventory, property access, and requested services.

Call (866) 684-7336 or complete our online form to request a free quote today.