Ottawa Movers
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Licensed, insured & bonded · 8,956 moves on record since April 2024 
27 · written five-star Google reviews
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Cactus Moving was founded in 2021 and operates with experienced teams across Canada. In Ottawa, our movers are supervised by team leaders with 10 to 15+ years of hands-on moving experience. We hire career movers, drivers, and planners who work together on a daily basis. Clear processes, proper training, and a strong work culture help our teams stay consistent, focused, and reliable on every move.
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Why Choose Our Ottawa Movers?
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Clear Hourly Rates With No Travel Charges Within City Limits
Our prices are hourly and easy to understand. Within Ottawa, there is no charge for travel time, mileage, or insurance. You pay only for the time our movers work, with all details confirmed before the move begins.
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Flexible Scheduling, Including Night Moves
We move during the day and at night. This flexibility helps avoid traffic, parking limits, and building restrictions, and allows moves to happen with less disruption.
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Proven Experience Beyond One City
We do not operate in one market only. Our teams work across multiple Canadian cities and handle long distance and cross-border moves. This experience helps us plan better, avoid common issues, and handle complex relocations with confidence.
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Fully Insured, Bonded, and Certified Teams
Every move is handled by insured and bonded professionals who follow clear procedures. This structure protects your belongings and ensures consistent service from start to finish.
Ottawa Moving Services
Below is a list of local moving services available for Ottawa residents and nearby communities. Each service is designed to cover a specific part of the moving process, so you can choose only what you need or combine services for a complete move. Select a service to learn what is included and how it works.
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Ottawa Residential Movers
Careful home moves that focus on safe handling, clear timing, and simple coordination.
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Ottawa Office Movers
Planned office relocations designed to reduce downtime and keep teams on schedule.
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Last Minute Movers
Short-notice moving help for situations when time is limited.
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Our Ottawa team answers the phone. No call centre, no queue.
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Ottawa Movers and Packers
Careful packing that protects items and helps the move stay on track.
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Ottawa Apartment Movers
Apartment moves handled with attention to stairs, elevators, and building access.
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Ottawa Piano Movers
Secure upright piano moves up to 46 inches using proper equipment and handling.
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Ottawa Senior Movers
Moves for seniors who are downsizing or relocating to a retirement or assisted living community in Ottawa.
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Ottawa Student Movers
Flexible moving help for students within Ottawa and nearby areas.
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Ottawa Warehouse Movers
Structured warehouse moves with clear planning and organized item flow.
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Ottawa Appliance Movers
Safe transport of large appliances using the right tools and techniques.
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Ottawa Safe Movers
Heavy safe moves handled with proper equipment, planning, and secure loading to prevent damage to floors and doorways.
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Moving Cost in Ottawa
The prices below show our hourly rates based on a typical crew size and truck. Your final moving cost depends on how many hours our movers work on your move. We use transparent pricing. All rates and details are confirmed before the move starts, so you always know what you are paying for. This approach helps us deliver consistent quality on every job.
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2 movers + 1 truck (16 ft)
$119 - $179/h
2 HOURS MINIMUM
* One-time operations fee applies
- 1-2 Beds Apartments
- Studio Moves
- Appliance Moving
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3 movers + 1 truck (26 ft)
$179 - $219/h
2 HOURS MINIMUM
* One-time operations fee applies
- 3+ Beds Apartments
- Office Moves
- Residential Houses
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4 movers + 1 truck (26 ft)
$229 - $269/h
2 HOURS MINIMUM
* One-time operations fee applies
- Warehouse Moves
- 5+Beds Houses
- Restaurant Relocations
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* We assign a dedicated coordination team to every move. It covers oversight, crew preparation and real-time support so your move runs smoothly and on time. Please note that the provided moving price range serves as an estimate and may vary based on additional factors such as unique moving requirements, availability, and unforeseen circumstances. We're committed to transparency and will work closely with you to provide a comprehensive final quote for your move.
Overnight Moving Services In Ottawa
Sometimes a night move works well for condos, offices, and houses where daytime access is limited. Our crews are available after hours and can handle packing, and furniture prep before the truck arrives in the morning. This allows the move to start on time and reduces disruption to your building or neighbourhood. Contact us during regular business hours to schedule a night move that fits your timeline.
Find Movers In Your City
Cactus Moving operates branches in six Canadian cities and runs regular long-distance routes to more than forty others. Pick your city below to see local rates. Not listed? Call us - if we have a route to it, we'll quote it.
We Serve Customers In Other Cities of Ontario
FAQs About Moving in Ottawa
Looking for cheap movers in Ottawa? Check these common red flags.
Red flags you can spot before you sign yourself for a cheap moving service:
The price is not fully explained
If travel time, insurance, stairs, heavy lifting, or packing supplies are not listed in writing, extra fees often appear later.
Rates sound simple but lack details
When a moving company cannot explain what the hourly rate covers, the final bill is hard to predict.
No clear answer about damage coverage
If the company cannot say what happens when items break, you may be left to pay for repairs.
Few questions about your move
Movers who do not ask about access, heavy item weight, or packing needs are often unprepared.
How much does it cost to hire movers in Ottawa, and what it covers?
Movers in Ottawa are billed by the hour, and the rate depends on how many movers and how many trucks the job needs. These are our full service rates.
Hourly rates for movers in Ottawa
| Crew and truck | Hourly rate |
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| 1 to 2 movers with 1 truck | $119–179 per hour |
| 2 to 3 movers with 1 truck | $179–219 per hour |
| 4 movers with 1 or 2 trucks | $229–269 per hour |
You pay for the time worked: the clock starts when the crew meets you at the first address and stops when the move is done. The middle local move Cactus closed in Ottawa came to $683, and the middle half of them landed between $446 and $1,067, tax included, across 64 moves. Measured August 30, 2026. See how that breaks down on what a move costs in Ottawa, or call (343) 548-2838 for a firm quote.
Can I book only movers with no truck in Ottawa?
Yes. You can book movers with no truck in Ottawa.
You can book labour only when you need help inside the home. For example, you may move furniture to a garage or to one room while you fix up the house. You can also load or unload a storage pod, a trailer, or a container.
Booking labour only is the same as any other service. Tell us the date, start time, address, and what you need moved. We send a crew with basic moving gear like dollies, straps, and pads. You pay the hourly rate for the time worked.
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Same Rate Any Day, So Book for the Date You Actually Want
Our hourly rate is the same on a Saturday in July as it is on a Tuesday in February, with no weekend or holiday surcharges. What does change is availability: month ends, the first of the month, and summer weekends fill up weeks ahead, so booking early is how you get the time slot you want rather than the one that's left. It also leaves room to sort out parking permits and your building's elevator booking, which are the two things that turn a straightforward move into a stressful one.
Real Customers. Real Movers. Real Reviews.
Counted on August 31, 2026 from our own record of what Google has published. These 4 are quoted verbatim and trimmed at a sentence; every one of them is on the listing, and the rest are on our Ottawa reviews page.
27 five-star reviews with a written comment on our Ottawa listing since January 2026
5 out of 5
Excellent service all around.
5 out of 5
Super happy with the Cactus moving team that did our move. They were on time, friendly and really helpful.
5 out of 5
Excellent service. Fast to reply and provide a quote, very affordable, very careful and efficient movers.
5 out of 5
On time. Very polite and nice gentlemen. Worked non-stop; took no breaks.
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No deposit for local moves, no fuel surcharge, and no charge for travel time. Tell us about your move and we will send you a personalized estimate.