Interstate Moving Quotes: How to Get the Best Rate on Removalists

by Jenna Sep 12, 2024

How do you find the best rates for interstate removalists? Here are our top tips on getting the best interstate moving quotes

Price, reputation, reliability, professionalism - there's a lot to factor in when choosing the right removalists for your big move. While finding the best rate is important, you shouldn't have to worry about dodgy movers and wondering if your goods are actually going to be delivered. 

Not every transport company is credible, reliable or trustworthy. Transport companies don’t require anything other than a truck and a licence to own a removalist business. 

This is one of the main reasons Best Rated Transport exists. We aim to help people moving interstate find a credible and professional interstate removalist. We provide free removalist quotes so you can compare in your own time and find the best rate for you.

Choose from self-pack container transport (perfect for the budget mover) or full-service removalist quotes (ideal for the time-poor). 

Choosing a Good Removal Company 

A removalist is a company or relocation company that provides services to move customers locally or interstate interstate around Australia.

Removalists attend your property with their truck, between two to three removalists and wrap and transit your items interstate, intrastate or just around the corner.

There is so much to compare when looking for a removalist.

  1. Check Insurance details
  2. Check reviews
  3. Ask for a contract
  4. Review removals contract for hidden fees
  5. Check their ABN exists online: https://abr.business.gov.au
  6. Verify depot address
  7. Ask if they are verified member of Best Rated Transport
  8. Check recent movers experiences
  9. Ask for photos of recent moves
  10. Ask for a breakdown contingency plan
  11. Request operating Hours
  12. Check google reviews and other site reviews
  13. Ask if they are a member of AFRA.

Getting the Best Rate 

Easy. Just put your details in below to get started. Best Rated Transport have done the comparisons and vetted the companies for you so you can focus on getting the best rate.

Average Interstate Moving Quotes

Interstate Removalists Costs:

There's a lot to factor here, but, generally speaking, in a move from Brisbane to Melbourne you can expect to pay about $150 per cubic meter depending on season. From Cairns to Melbourne, you're looking at $180 to $300 per cubic meter, depending on season.

The good thing about using a removalist is that the moving materials are all part of it, as it the fuel costs. 

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Hiring a Truck Costs:

This is another good option when moving interstate. To hire a truck to move interstate in Australia can cost upwards of $5,000AU depending on size truck. You will also need to consider the cost of fuel as well as purchasing any moving materials you may need to keep your items safe. 

PRO TIP: Be sure to also check the drivers licence requirements for the size truck you wish to hire. In most cases a standard Australian drivers licence only allows you to hire a 4.5 Tonne truck.

Finding the Best Interstate Moving Quotes: 

You'll need to work out how much cubic volume you have to move.

That can be done by using these calculations.

Simply multiply your items by L x W X H = this will equal your exact cubic volume.

Although it is important to consider volume loss, as some items you cannot stack to the roof of the truck such as carrying pot plants in a truck, you would calculate the measurement to the roof of the truck.

You can complete an online inventory method that will auto calculate for you, we do recommend this option as you would want to purchase the right size hire truck for your move.

Choosing the Right Interstate Removalist

Give Best Rated Transport's Removalist Quotes a try. We've done the comparisons for you and only work with transport companies that pass our strict 7-point comparision. What this means is you will be put in touch with only credible transporters offering the best rate.  Plus, you'll receive our Free Moving Guide with every quote! 

Moving Interstate?

No matter how far, either interstate or long distance, our database has a quality driver in every corner of the country.

COVID-19 UPDATE Our drivers can still access all States but there are public restrictions with access to WA. Domestic interstate moves are still possible for: QLD / NSW / VIC / SA / NT / TAS

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