Brisbane to Cairns Removalists.

Name: Removalists
Brand: Muval
Rating: 4.8 (2603 reviews)

Moving between Brisbane and Cairns? Brisbane customers who compared local quotes on Muval typically kept $25/hr - about $120 over a full move.

What are you moving?

Google Rating

4.8 stars, 2603+ reviews

BrisbaneCairns~1389 km

How much do removalists cost from Brisbane to Cairns?

What to expect to pay

$158/hr

Typical hourly rate · 2 movers and a truck, billed per half hour

Typical saving 13.2%vs average competing quote on Muval

Typical total: $646
Time on the job: 4 hrs
Typical size: 18.8 m³
Removalist competition: 76/100High

Book ahead9 daysBefore moving day

2-hour deposit$316Secures your crew up-front

Busiest dayFridayMost requested moving day

Corridor: ~1389 kmDemand: LowPeak month: JanuaryAbout this dataPricing benchmarks come from the wider Brisbane market while corridor history builds - hourly crews run Brisbane to Cairns at these rates, plus drive time.

Muval uses real marketplace data to help customers understand what local moves typically cost, how long they take, and how competitive an area is. Local moves are billed per half hour: you pay an hourly rate for the crew and truck, with the first two hours collected up-front as a deposit and the remainder settled once the job is done.

The figures shown on this page are based on aggregated Muval enquiry, quote and completed booking data, generally covering the period from June 2023 onwards. Time-on-the-job figures come from actual completed moves, recorded by the crew after the job is finished. Some suburb pages show benchmarks from their wider metro market, and some route pages show benchmarks from their start city, while page-level history builds — this is noted on the page where it applies.

What the metrics mean

Typical hourly rate is the median hourly rate (two 30-minute billing units) across completed local moves. Half of the moves were booked below this rate.

Typical total is the median actual cost of completed moves — the hourly rate multiplied by the hours the job really took, not just the two-hour deposit.

Time on the job is the median actual on-the-job time for completed moves, door to door, recorded after the job is finished.

Typical size is the average cubic-metre volume recorded for moves on this page.

2-hour deposit is the typical up-front cost to secure a crew, based on the median hourly rate. Muval collects the first two hours as a deposit when you book.

Book ahead is the median number of days between confirming a removalist and moving day.

Busiest day is the day of the week most local moves in this area are booked for.

Typical saving is calculated from completed bookings where the customer received two or more competing quotes and booked below their average quote. We calculate the percentage difference for each eligible booking, remove extreme outliers, then average the result.

Competition score is a 0–100 score based on competing quotes per enquiry, ranked against other pages of the same kind (city, suburb or route). A score of 50 is around the network median; 100 means more removalists compete here than anywhere else in its category.

Demand is a 0–100 score based on enquiry or booking volume, ranked against other pages of the same kind. Higher demand keeps more crews active in the area.

Peak month is the month with the highest enquiry volume during the October–February peak moving season.

Corridor distance (route pages) is the straight-line distance between the two endpoints. These moves are still booked as hourly local jobs, so travel time is part of the hours you pay for.

Important disclaimer

These figures are indicative only and are provided to help customers understand general marketplace trends. They do not represent a quote, estimate, offer, guarantee or promise of pricing, availability, savings, timing or service outcome.

Actual prices, hours and savings will vary depending on your move size, inventory, access conditions, pickup and delivery locations, travel time between them, dates, seasonality, crew availability, minimum charges and any extra services requested.

Where savings are shown, they reflect historical Muval booking data for eligible moves where customers received two or more quotes and booked below their average quote. Savings are not guaranteed. Some customers may save more, save less, or receive quotes that are higher than the figures shown.

Muval applies minimum sample sizes, data cleaning and outlier trimming before publishing these figures. Where there is not enough reliable data for a page, we may withhold certain metrics or show benchmarks from the wider metro or start-city market, noted on the page.

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How much space do I need to book?

The cost of your Brisbane to Cairns removalists move will depend on how much space (measured in cubic meters) you will need in the removalists' truck, in addition to factoring in any difficulties with accessing your pickup and delivery locations.

Estimated space needed: ~35m³

Calculations are based on industry-standard, generic calculators and should be used as a guide only. This information does not constitute a fixed quote.

I'm moving my

Lightly furnished

Moderately furnished

Heavily furnished

Estimated space needed: ~35m³

What's included?

Every Brisbane to Cairns removalists booking through Muval comes with the following benefits:

Expert Brisbane to Cairns removalists

A removalist truck and two men (depending on the size of your move) will come to collect and deliver your items.

Online booking

Save time calling other removalists for quotes. Find, compare and book your Brisbane to Cairns removalist online.

Dedicated service

Our experienced customer service team knows Brisbane to Cairns back-to-front. We're available to help at every step of your move.

Protective covering

Your items will be protected with heavy blankets using moving industry best practices. These help prevent your items from damage.

Loading & unloading

Full service loading and unloading of the removal truck is included with every move. Packing services are available at extra cost.

We've mastered moving from Brisbane to Cairns

We've booked thousands of removalists for our customers.
That experience is why 9.4/10 people who use Muval would recommend our services to a friend or family member.

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How does it work?

01.

Tell us what you're moving

Provide some basic information about your move. Our platform automatically calculates the space required for your items.

02.

Choose your furniture removalist

We'll find availability by searching dozens of quality Brisbane to Cairns removalists within our network. You can filter by dates, price, rating and more to find the best moving company to suit your move.

03.

Include other services

Make sure the lights and internet are working at your new home by adding connections (plus a range of other services) to your order.

04.

Book online, instantly

There’s no waiting for removalists to come back with quotes or waiting on hold to your energy provider. When you're ready, book your move in the click of a button.

The best Brisbane to Cairns removalists are here

Find the best removalists Brisbane to Cairns can offer with Muval, compare instant prices, read reviews and book online.
Book with confidence that you'll get exceptional service and care at a great price.

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Ready Movers is a family owned and operated business specialising in all forms of Furniture Removals locally and interstate!

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Why our removalists are different

Muval removalists are a new standard for quality and care.

Each furniture removals company available on our platform must pass our 7-step verification process. We also conduct regular audits and check-ups to make sure vital insurances are up-to-date, and quality standards are being upheld. Many of our removalists are also members of the Australian Furniture Removalists Association (AFRA).

When you book your removalist with Muval, you get a company that cares about going the extra mile to make sure your next move is an easy one.

It's moving, the way it should be.

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Our pick up and delivery from Perth to Adelaide went well without any issues. They were very prompt and communication was great!

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Louise Hodgson

A massive thank you to Julius for helping me a lot! Another moving company let me down last minute and he literally got me a moving company for the next day (AND tried to get me the lowest quote). Super helpful during a moment of stress :) ...

Chris Solomon

Tanya you made my day! my move was so easy to organise and so quick during a real busy period for removalists. big weight off my shoulders, using muval again for sure.

Natasha Stavreva

I would like to express my gratitude to Sharon at MUVAL Pty Ltd for all her eagerness and ability to help me choose the right removalist company and patience, expertise and guidance through the process of booking. In view of all my unsucces...

Perry Curtis

Excellent service, very professional, punctual and very courteous. I thoroughly recommend Vince and his team for your move.

Brenna Macdonald

Very pleased with the movers we had, super efficient. Had a bit of a challenging space to get some of the furniture in through the front but they did a great job at working it out. Definitely helped take some of the stress out of moving.

Selin Kuralay

Super helpful, they made a stressful process feel seemless

Filip Simovic

A+++++++, amazing really helpful organised removers very quick

Stacey Decker

Excellent service! Mitchell was incredibly helpful and made things simple, stress free, & affordable. Thank you!!

Rebecca Smith

Muval helped me remember everything that need doing with the move and helped me organize everything. They were very professional and helped take the stress out of moving.

Cassandra Lee

I have used Muval twice already and am really happy with their service. They make it easy to organise the move and the movers they assign are always efficient and careful. Angelo gave great service, instantly called me and organised my late...

Nizua Inas

LJ helped me to look for removalists that suits the time for both of the building I am moving out from and the building I am moving into. It took almost 2-3 days to settle my case as the time window for the move in/out are limited. However,...

Chris Firgaira

Thanks Muval, fast service and put me in touch with great removalists

Mohan Gunasekara

Prompt & efficient service always. Mack & team assisted as much as possible.

Bha Miranda

This is my first time hiring a removals. I was hesitant at first, but Sharon helped me through a lot with the process. I can call her anytime if I have any inquiries and she is ready to answer them. She assured me that I can trust her and t...

Paige Mitchell

Sharon provided exceptional service when we needed to move interstate from the Sunshine Coast to Melbourne. She went above and beyond to find us the best possible price, searching extensively to get us the greatest value for our money. Her ...

Jenniferann

.If you need the headache taken out of moving, use Sharon. If you need knowledgeable service, use Sharon. If you like to have a conversation where you are listened to with advice given % use Sharon.

Daniel Smalley

Vince was extremely helpful and patient. I had every confidence that he understood my requirements and would meet them in a friendly and professional way. Daniel Highgate Hill

Nadisha Sigera

We used Muval to find a removalist for our big move from Sydney to Brisbane. I'm glad we used them, they made the entire process seamless from finding few quotes to compare, booking a removalist, finding insurance and until the moving is co...

Derik Joseph

Had a great booking experience with Jay as he was able to explain all the details for move very clearly and was able provide me with a good deal. Appreciate it!

Dean R

Overall I couldn't be happier with Muval and TMS. They gave me no issues at all and everything went smoothly. Their communication was great, always showed up on time, packed safely and efficiently, no damage to anything, delivered and unloa...

Karen Hibel

Spoke to Marty from Muval to organise a quote from Sydney to Naracoorte. He was so helpful and informative. The quote came in well under anyone else to boot! Thoroughly recomended.

Frequently asked questions

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Yes. This varies depends on which company you are using. Usually, the minimum charge is based on the cost of transporting 5 cubic metres.

The best way to ensure a successful move day is to be prepared. One way to do this is to notify your removalist about any very heavy or awkward-to-move items before move day. It can never hurt to double-check with them that they understand that you have these items, even if you have also submitted an inventory list. These sorts of items include:

Grand / Baby grand piano
Pizza oven
Concrete furniture
Pool / snooker tables (particularly slate)
Many pot plants / large pot plants

It depends on your volume and which carrier we are using for your move. Some companies can delay the delivery by a day for an extra fee, but others may not be able to if the truck is only passing by your address and must continue driving.

The final payment must be paid five days before the nominated pickup date.

No, The moving company you book will load and unload the truck with a minimum of two professional removalists.

We only work with experienced and reputable moving companies and its in their best interests to pack accurately in the trucks for two main reasons:

It maximizes the space available.
A tight well-loaded vehicle ensures less movement and motion on the road/rail.

If you cancel within 48 hours of your booking (if your move is more than 5 days away) or give three weeks’ notice before your pick up date, you will get a full refund of your deposit.

If you have the original TV box, please use it. You can also purchase TV storage/removal boxes from storage centres. If you don’t have a box and can’t source one, the removalist will use heavy-duty blankets to protect the TV.

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