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Regardless of whether you're moving 25 km or 2,500km, moving can be stressful. You are putting a lot of faith into the local movers you use and you don't need any added stress about how you will get your furniture, cars, pets and self from A to B. 

There are several options when moving locally in and around Cairns. You may prefer to move yourself, use a UHaul or hire a removalist company to do the heavy lifting and transport for you. Our goal at Best Rated Transport is to help you find the best rate and best service if going down the removalist path.  

Moving in Cairns FAQs

How Much Does a Local Move in Cairns Cost?

This is probably one of the most common questions when it comes to moving. Costs depends on a few factors but the main ones are how much stuff you have. As a rough guide, you can expect to pay around $100-$150 per hour for a local move. 

Can Best Rated Transport Handle my Local Cairns Move?

We certainly can and we would love to help!  We are based in Cairns, QLD and work with several Cairns movers and Cairns removalist companies. Our network of removalists can assist you when moving in Cairns or if you are moving to approx 200km in any direction from the Cairns CBD, whether this is north to Port Douglas and Mossman, south to Cardwell or Mission Beach or inland to the Tablelands.

What is the cheapest way to move to Cairns? 

There are two main things to consider when moving. First is time. Second is money.  For those who are on a budget and happy to do a bit of heavy lifting to save, we suggest a self-pack move through container transport or container hire. This is also known as container transport. 

For those who are time-poor and happy to spend a bit more for the full-service (loading, unloading, etc) then we recommend a furniture removalist.

Compare BOTH options and see which one works best for you and your moving needs.

Compare Cairns Moving Companies 

Removalists are also known as house movers and furniture movers and, essentially do the heavy lifting for you. This is also known as a full-service move. They will pack your contents into a truck for you and then transport your item to your new location. They will also unload your furniture and other items so you don’t have to worry about any of that.

You don’t need to worry about insurance, fuel costs, unloading and loading your goods and transporting your items. This is all done for you. 

If you are looking for the cheapest rate when moving to Cairns, then a backload might be your best option.

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. 

With a backload removalist, you will still receive the same services as a house mover - loading and unloading and transport. You also don’t have to worry about insurance or fuel costs.

Backloading is generally a good option if you are moving to Cairns from a long distance, not locally. 

You can read more about backloads here. 

How Does a Self-Pack Work?

If you have your own container, you can pay for “transit only” which means a carrier will move your container from your house to your new location. 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. 

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. Like removalists, you also don’t have to worry about insurance or fuel costs. 

Check out container transport quotes and costs here. 

Why Best Rated Transport - Cairns local movers

At Best Rated Transport, we pride ourselves on connecting our customers with top-rated removalists who offer exceptional service, competitive pricing, and peace of mind throughout the moving process.

What differentiates Best Rated Transport from the other comparison websites? 

We’re experts in the moving field with a history of over 15,000 moves and 5 star reviews. We are also a local Cairns company who work with only the best rated Cairns moving companies. 

We have built a platform that trials and tests transporters so that you have peace of mind when comparing. Not only do we compare moving quotes but we also compare moving companies including their insurance, ratings, reviews and contingency breakdown plans. 

Another thing that makes Best Rated Transport stand out is that we coordinate the move on your behalf. Our professional moving coordinators can assist you every step of the way, including with inventory, quotes and packing materials. Moving can be really stressful and we are passionate about making moving easier for everyone. 

We’re not just a voice in another country, we’re here in Australia and have built solid relationships and worked with thousands of providers across a range of transport types.

How do I get started?

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