Moving to Adelaide?

There's so much to love about life in Adelaide - the beaches, the events, the beautiful weather, the laid-back lifestyle. Get the inside scoop on Adelaide schools, suburbs, house prices and more with our Moving to Adelaide guide.

How Much Does it Cost to Relocate to Adelaide?

How much does it cost to move to Adelaide? This will depend on where you're coming from. Your best bet when looking at Adelaide removalists costs is to get a quick quote from Best Rated Transport using our Comparison Service. However, generally speaking, to move to or from Adelaide, you’re looking at around $200 to $250 per cubic metre. 

In some instances you may find that hiring a container is actually more affordable, which Best Rated Transport can also assist you with.

How Long Does it Take to Drive or Fly to Adelaide?

Below are some of the most common distances: 

Melbourne to Adelaide: It takes around 8 hours driving time from Melbourne to Adelaide  or 1 hour and 25 minutes to fly.

Sydney to Adelaide:  It takes around 15 hours driving time from Sydney to Adelaide and 2 hours and 10 minutes to fly. 

Central Coast to Adelaide:  It takes around 15-16 hours driving time from Central Coast to Adelaide or 2 hours and 10 minutes to fly. 

Adelaide to Perth:  It takes around 28 hours driving time from Adelaide to Perth or 3 hours and 30 minutes to fly. 

Gold Coast to Adelaide:  It takes around 23 hours driving time from the Gold Coast to Adelaide or 2 hours and 40 minutes to fly. 

Cairns to Adelaide:  It takes around 32 hours driving time from Cairns to Adelaide or 3 hours to fly. 

Darwin to Adelaide:  It takes around 31 hours driving time from Darwin to Adelaide or 3 hours and 40 minutes to fly. 

Can Best Rated Transport Handle My Move to or from Adelaide?

We certainly can! We are a Queensland company but work with trusted transporters across Australia including Adelaide removalists. Whether you're moving to Adelaide, moving from Adelaide, moving long distance or moving interstate, we can help you find a mover.

We can also assist with any regional moves in South Australia with quotes from Mount Gambier removalists, Port Lincoln removal companies and Whyalla removalists. 

Interstate Moving Options: 

What options do you have when moving to Adelaide?  The good news for anyone looking to interstate removalists is that you have a few really affordable options. 

Self Move: Do It Yourself

Hiring your own moving truck is one option you have. This is one of the most popular choices for local moves but interstate moving can be a bit trickier. 

Self Move means that you hire your own truck or UHaul and drive it yourself. You will need to pay insurance and the hire fee and pack the truck yourself. You will also be in charge of the fuel costs and protective items for your belongings. 

You can purchase a truck or a trailer which can be towed by your own vehicle.

The good thing about this option is you can make a road trip out of it and that your belongings remain with you along the way. This is also ideal if you have pets, if you prefer not to fly and if you are wanting to take in the sights along the way. 

Using Professional Adelaide Interstate Removalists

A popular option for interstate moving is to hire interstate removalists. Furniture movers will do the heavy lifting for you and will transport your items to your new location. They will also unload your furniture and other items so you don’t have to worry about any of that.

If you are after the easiest and less stressful way to move, this is by far your best option.

In general, if you opt for an interstate removalist, you only have to worry about a few things. You will need to organise the date of your move and you will need to provide an accurate idea of how much stuff you need moving. Don’t worry if you don’t know this for sure - Best Rated Transport can help you with all of this! 

You will also need to notify your Adelaide interstate removalist about your date of drop off and location, as well as a few details about your house such as if it’s an apartment, has stairs or an elevator or if it’s a long walk to your drop off point. 

You will also need to be in charge of packing your items into boxes, but, as for the furniture and larger items, your interstate removalists can handle this for you. Which means no broken backs or sore arms! 

There are several interstate removalists out there which is why it’s so important to compare interstate removalists quotes before deciding on a mover. It’s also important to check reviews and accreditation to ensure the interstate movers are reliable. 

Your Best Rate with Backloading 

Another option you have when it comes to budget interstate moving is to consider backloading. Backloading is when you book available truck space on a large interstate removalist truck that already has a primary load. You may not need to book the entire truck for your move and thus, with backloading, you only pay for the space that you need. 

This is one of our specialities at Best Rated Transport and it’s our recommendation for those who do have some flexibility when it comes to their moving dates. 

Container Hire or Budget Moves

For the best move on a budget, we recommend container transport. Container transport is another smart option when it comes to interstate moving. There are two main ways you can do this. If you have your own container, you can pay to have a container transport company move your container from your house to your new location. This is called “transit only”. You will need to pack the container yourself and unload it at your new home, but you don’t have to worry about getting the container onto a truck or finding a way to move it. 

If you don’t have a container, you can hire one which involves the same as above, but you will be given a container for 28 days. You then load it up and arrange for pick up and delivery. You can then unload it at your new location before the container is picked up. 

While container transport isn't always cheaper than using a professional removalist, it is with some long distance moves. It all depends on where you are moving to and where you are coming from. You may find that hiring a container and getting it loaded and shipped to your new home is actually your cheapest option, especially when moving long distance. 

Like hiring professional furniture removalists, you don't have to worry about making the drive yourself and containers can carry furniture as well as vehicles (be sure to request this). This is definitely a plus for anyone looking to bypass the long distance drive and just fly to their new home. 

Which option is right for you?

This depends on a number of factors but here at Best Rated Transport, our mission is to help you find the best rate for whatever option you choose. 

What About Car Transport?

We can most certainly help you with that! Our network of transporters can move furniture, vehicles, boats, caravans and heavy machinery. Whatever you’re bringing with you, we can help ensure it gets there safely and securely (and for a fair price too!). 

How do I get started?

Start your quote now! Simply fill in your details and you’re one step closer to finding a mover. 

Not a fan of the internet? That’s cool! We are more than happy to help you over the phone instead! Give our friendly team a call on +61 1300 339 140. 

We look forward to helping make your move to Adelaide or anywhere in South Australia the smoothest one yet.