How Much Does a Furniture Move Cost? Price Guide

How Much Does a Furniture Move Cost in Romania? A Complete Price Guide

Planning a move and want to know what budget to expect? The cost of a furniture move depends on many factors: the amount of belongings, the distance, the floor and whether there is a lift, the number of movers, and extra services such as packing or dismantling. In this guide we explain clearly how the price is built, the indicative ranges seen in Romania, and how to avoid the hidden costs that so often appear on moving day.

Important: all figures below are indicative and vary by city, by company, by the volume of the move and by the services chosen. Use them as a reference, not as a fixed guaranteed rate.

What affects the price of a move

• Volume of furniture and belongings — a studio moves quickly; a 4-room house needs more hours, more people and a bigger truck.
• Distance — a move within the same city versus intercity; over long distances a per-km transport cost and possibly fuel are added.
• Floor and lift — upper floors without a lift significantly raise the labour; with a working lift, the price drops.
• Number of movers — more people means a faster move, but also a higher hourly cost.
• Extra services — professional packing, dismantling/reassembling furniture, handling heavy items (pianos, safes, large appliances).
• Packing materials — boxes, bubble wrap, stretch film, protective blankets.
• Day and time — weekends, month-end and holidays are more expensive and busier.

Indicative price ranges

Moves are usually billed by the hour (team + truck) or as a package, depending on volume. The references below are for moves within the same city.

Weekend, holiday and urgent-move rates

Unlike the night emergencies of other services, with moving the highest demand is on weekends and at month-end — so rates rise then:

• Weekends and holidays: a typical increase, plus reduced availability.
• Month-end / 1st of the month: a busy period with higher prices; book ahead.
• Urgent "tomorrow" move: may add a priority surcharge.

A fair company tells you in advance whether the chosen day carries a higher rate and offers you a cheaper alternative on a weekday.

How to avoid overpaying

• Ask for a volume survey before the move — by video or visit. That gives you a firm price, not an estimate that explodes on moving day.
• Get the quote in writing, itemised: hours/package, number of people, truck, materials, dismantling, insurance.
• Ask about the minimum hours and what happens if the move takes longer.
• Pack the small, light items yourself to cut labour; leave only the heavy and fragile furniture to the company.
• Check goods insurance — a serious company covers any transport damage.
• Compare 2–3 offers and beware suspiciously low prices that hide costs added later.
• Ask for an invoice and a clear contract.

How to get an accurate quote

Prepare a list as accurate as possible: the number of rooms, the large furniture (sofas, wardrobes, beds, fridge, washing machine), fragile or heavy items (piano, safe), the floor at both addresses and whether there is a lift, plus the services you want (packing, dismantling). With these details the company can give you a firm, realistic quote with no surprises on moving day.

In our directory you will find furniture-moving companies that are verified, with reviews and ratings from real customers. You can compare several providers in your area, see their ratings, and request quotes directly — so you choose a fair price and a trustworthy team for your belongings.

Comparison: factors that raise the cost

Frequently asked questions

How much does an apartment move cost?

For a 2–3 room apartment moved within the same city, the indicative price is usually 800 – 2000 RON, depending on volume, floor and the services chosen. Ask for a volume survey for a firm quote.

Is moving more expensive on weekends?

Yes. Weekends, holidays and month-end are the most-requested periods and carry higher rates. If you can choose a weekday, you usually pay less.

How is the price of a move calculated?

Usually by the hour (team + truck, with a minimum of hours) or as a package, depending on volume. Distance, floor/lift, packing materials and extra services such as dismantling are added on top.

Do I have to pack my things myself?

Not necessarily — you can pay for professional packing. But if you pack the small items yourself, you cut labour and the total cost. Leave the heavy furniture and fragile items to the company.

How do I recognise a fair price?

A fair price is based on a volume survey, itemised in writing (hours/package, people, truck, materials, insurance) and does not jump suddenly on moving day. Extremely low offers with no survey usually hide costs added later.