Is the distance between your home of departure and your home of arrival more than 300 km? You're looking at a long-distance move. There are many factors that determine the budget for a move, but the distance to be covered is an essential price criterion! Les Gentlemen du Déménagement reveals the costs of a long-distance move.
What qualifies as a long-distance move?
The distance between the two homes is, of course, what makes this type of move so special. The greater the distance, the higher the cost of transporting your belongings. The number of kilometers to be covered, the cost of gasoline and tolls, as well as the number of hours worked by the movers, are all variables that can influence the cost of your long-distance move.
Distance also creates specific constraints. It considerably reduces the possibility of making return trips between the current place of residence and the future home, for example, to reduce the number of m3 to be transported by a professional, or simply to manage work and administrative formalities. It also means you can move all your furniture in a single trip, and be ready to receive them when they arrive.
As you can see, a long-distance move is certainly the one that requires the mostanticipation and organization!
What other factors influence the cost of a long-distance move?
In addition to the number of kilometers, several other parameters are also taken into account in the cost of a long-distance move:
- the volume of goods to be moved ;
- the type of furniture to be transported;
- the moving period;
- accessibility.
How do I move a long distance?
Using a removal company: Are there different formulas for long-distance moves?
Indeed, professional movers offer different options for long-distance moves: economy packages, standard packages and all-inclusive packages let you choose the budget you want to invest.
If you're looking to reduce the cost of your move, groupage is a sensible solution. A common practice for long-distance moves, a single transport truck is used to move several people on a tour. Fuel, toll and labor costs are divided by the number of customers, resulting in considerable savings. Please note, however, that groupage moving is best suited to small-volume moves, and requires great flexibility in terms of dates.
Organized trips are also an interesting solution: you take advantage of the mover's return journey, enabling him to optimize his route and not return empty. You can save up to 30% of the cost of your long-distance move, provided, once again, that you are flexible about your moving dates.
And don't forget that, subject to eligibility, you may be eligiblefor mobility grants to help reduce the cost of a long-distance move. Don't hesitate to ask!
Cost estimate for a long-distance move
What is the budget for a move?
These estimates are based on a moving volume of 30 m2, which corresponds to the average moving volume in France.
| Distance | Economy package | Standard formula | All-inclusive formula |
| 200 km | approximately 1100€. | about €1300 | approximately €1,500 |
| 300 km | approximately €1250 | about €1,400 | around €1650 |
| 400 km | about €1,400 | around €1,550 | approximately €1,800 |
| 500 km | around €1650 | approximately €1,800 | around €1950 |
| 600 km | approximately €1,800 | around €1950 | approximately €2,100 |
| 700 km | around €2,000 | approximately €2,100 | approximately €2350 |
You now know the average cost of a long-distance move. As with any move, we advise you to contact several professionals to compare quotes and find the right partner.
Thanks to their extensive network throughout France, Les Gentlemen du Déménagement are at your service to help you with your long-distance move. Contact us today!