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Planning to hire a moving company but you are just not sure what to expect price-wise?
Procompare has been tracking trends in moving company prices in years and here is the latest moving company cost guide for year 2026.
What is cost data based on?
Cost data is based on actual project costs as reported by our Pros and on cost data retrieved from various specialized publications and websites, governmental reports, occupational associations or guilds, and related websites in South Africa.
Truck and driver — half-day hire
This is the price for a truck and driver hire for a half a day. The price includes only the truck hire with appointed driver. You do the lifting yourself. The total cost will depend on the truck site, the distance, and location. The average cost of half-a-day truck-and-driver hire is R4400, or typically between R3100 and R5600.
Get quotesTruck and driver — full-day hire
This is the price for a truck and driver hire for the entire day. The price includes only the truck hire with appointed driver. You do the lifting yourself. The total cost will depend on the truck site, the distance, and location. The average cost is usually R7500.
Get quotesAdditional cost for the movers
This is the cost for hiring two movers if you need additional muscle to do the heavy lifting for you. Price depends on the day (weekday or weekend/public holiday), location, and any special requirements. On average, expect to be charged between R700 and R900 for a cost for two movers.
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