Cairns Removalists.

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

Moving in Cairns? Get instant prices from verified local removalists on Muval and book with just a 2-hour deposit.

What are you moving?

Google Rating

4.8 stars, 2603+ reviews

How much do removalists cost in Cairns?

What to expect to pay

$110/ half hour

Typical half-hour rate · 2 movers and a truck

Typical total: $712
Typical size: 13.4 m³
Removalist competition: 24/100Low

Book ahead9 daysBefore moving day

2-hour deposit$438Secures your crew up-front

Busiest dayFridayMost requested moving day

Demand: LowPeak month: JanuaryAbout this data

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 a rate per 30 minutes 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 half-hour rate is the median rate per 30-minute billing unit across completed local moves. Half of the moves were booked below this rate.

Lowest rate is the cheapest rate per 30 minutes paid on a completed local move booked through Muval in the past 6 months. The cheapest crews book out first, especially for weekend and end-of-month dates.

Typical total is the median actual cost of completed moves — the crew's full billed time at their half-hour rate, not just the two-hour deposit.

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 half-hour rate (four 30-minute units). 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. Where a dollar saving is shown, it is either a per-hour figure or the total kept over the whole move.

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 local jobs billed per half hour, so travel time is part of the time 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.

Rebecca Ns 24 cubic metres move within Smithfield wrapped up in 3 hours - $712 at $219/hr with just a 2-hour deposit up-front.

David S booked two movers and a truck for 11 m³ from Westcourt to Manoora: 2 hours on the clock, $438 in total.

Hayley Ds 12 cubic metres move from Cairns City to Mooroobool wrapped up in 2 hours - $438 at $219/hr with just a 2-hour deposit up-front.

Ava T locked in an hourly rate below their average competing quote and kept $122 on a 11 m³ move from Bungalow to Mooroobool.

Dimitri Fs move within Mount Sheridan (18 m³) came in at $657 - about $122 under what their average quote would have cost.

Maria N booked a crew at $280/hr after comparing 2 quotes - their 23 m³ move from Redlynch to Cairns took 4.5 hours and cost $1,260.

Hannah K chose from 2 local crews on Muval and moved 1 m³ from Trinity Beach to Redlynch for $876.

Minh P booked two movers and a truck for 7 m³ from Woree to Bungalow: 3 hours on the clock, $712 in total.

Cooper Vs 16 cubic metres move from Brinsmead to Redlynch wrapped up in 3.5 hours - $766 at $219/hr with just a 2-hour deposit up-front.

Moving 2 cubic meters from Parramatta Park to Cairns North, Benjamin N paid $500 (2 hours at $250/hr) after reviewing 2 local removalist prices.

Peter H chose from 2 local crews on Muval and moved 9 m³ from Smithfield to Trinity Beach for $1,885.

Oliver F locked in an hourly rate below their average competing quote and kept $135 on a 8 m³ move from Edmonton to Kamerunga.

Mei T moved 15 cubic metres from Clifton Beach to Kewarra Beach in 5 hours at $198/hr, paying $990 all up.

William As move within Edmonton (19 m³) came in at $544 - about $154 under what their average quote would have cost.

Grace Cs 24 cubic metres move from Trinity Park to Tolga wrapped up in 8.5 hours - $2,635 at $310/hr with just a 2-hour deposit up-front.

Chris Vs 15 cubic metres move from Earlville to Smithfield wrapped up in 4.5 hours - $1,395 at $310/hr with just a 2-hour deposit up-front.

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What’s happening in Cairns?

Zooming out from prices, here's what the data says about Cairns: more households are moving in than out (1.89 arrivals per departure); its closest lifestyle twin is Fraser Coast.

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Mover balance1.89×arrivals per departure

Fastest-growing areaTrinity Beach - Smithfield

Cairns region trend-7.9net residents per 1,000, latest year

Pet-friendliness rank#19of 50 cities

Lifestyle twin: Fraser Coast92.3%match

Median weekly rent$426per week

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How long do I need to book for?

The time required to book your removalist for will depend on the access at your pickup and delivery locations (for example: parking availability, stairs) and how many items you need moved.

Estimated time needed: ~7.1 hours

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

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Estimated time needed: ~7.1 hours

What's included when you book a Cairns removalist through Muval?

Expert 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 Cairns removalist online.

Dedicated service

Our experienced customer service team knows 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.

Complimentary cover*

Receive $5,000 of complimentary cover on named items for added peace of mind.
*Only available for MuveXpress bookings.

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 Cairns 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.

We've mastered moving house in Cairns

After thousands of Cairns removalists bookings and 75,000 moves overall, we know moving better than anyone.
That's 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 Cairns removalist

We'll find availability by searching dozens of quality 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.

Our highly recommended network of removalists Cairns

We have hand picked the best removalists in Cairns to give you the ultimate peace of mind for your move.
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Ready Movers

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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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ELP Movers

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We make each move as stress-free as possible by remaining highly organised and moving quickly and efficiently. Get your free estimate now!

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Everybody loves a loose unit. Why not trust us with all of your valuables? Try your luck with our sketchy service!

Identifying Top Cairns Removalists

We evaluate removalist services based on a variety of key factors.

For Cairns removalists, several ranking factors are considered, starting with the overall review ratings and the number of reviews visible on their listings. This provides insight into the quality of the removalist services they offer.

Additionally, we assess how many jobs each company has completed through our platform. A higher number of completed jobs suggests more reliable and affordable removal services.

Our operations and customer service teams conduct thorough reviews of the operational efficiency and customer service quality of these professional removalists, assigning scores that help rank their performance.

This comprehensive evaluation ensures that residents of Cairns have access to some of the best furniture moving and professional moving services available.

Here are the prerequisites for joining Muval, ensuring each listed company upholds a high standard and are one of the best removalists Cairns offers:

Workplace health & safety policy
Drug & alcohol policy
Fatigue management policy
Drivers licence register; truck registration, maintenance & defect register & risk/incident register & management plan
Procedures/policy for handling customer complaints
Customer terms & conditions
Comply with HVNL or equivalent
ABN & be registered for GST
Public Liability Insurance & Goods in Transit Insurance
An online presence with a 4+ star rating & a minimum of 20 reviews on review platforms

Removalist and relocation services in Cairns

We offer a range of expert furniture removalist services to suit your needs.

Furniture Removals

We take pride in ensuring that your household furniture is handled with care when you move. Our Cairns furniture removals services include wrapping your items in heavy-duty removal blankets to avoid damage. We can also provide furniture disassembly and reassembly where needed. All of our furniture removalists Cairns are hard working professionals with excellent customer service who work quickly to make your move stress free and cost-effective.

Last Minute Removals

When you need a team fast, our instant direct booking platform takes the hassle out of the moving process to save you time searching for high quality Cairns removalists and still get value for money. We understand that hiring a removalist is often the last thing on your mind when you're moving house. When you need someone friendly that is available to answer your questions, and provides a way to book a quality removal company at the last minute, look no further than Muval.

Office Removals

The way we work is fundamentally changing - and no one understands that better than us. Whether you're upsizing or downsizing your office, we provide excellent service for your next office relocation. We have vetted all the best movers Cairns has to offer to bring you quality moving services for the home or office.

Commercial Removals

Our network of professional furniture removalists in Cairns allows us to quote on "bulky" freight and logistics moves where only the best removalists will do. This service is ideal for items that are bigger than can be managed by a courier, but are also unable to be loaded on to shipping palletes. For example, we've worked with a range of furniture companies to ensure that their products are delivered safely to their customers, or between their depots.

If you are in need of interstate removals services in Cairns we can also help with professional movers for interstate moves.

Plus, we can provide packing supplies, packing and unpacking services, removals cover and more!

Customers highly recommend Muval to book removalists

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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.

— Rebecca Smith

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Tui Lenden

I used Muval to transport my belongings from Cairns to Perth. The local boys in Cairns where amazing and very professional. Same service in Perth. Delivery time was two weeks. Thank you all for your services. Highly recommended

Marisa Hemmings

Picked up our things from Cairns and made it to the Sunshine Coast in great condition in 5 days. Jay from muval was extremely helpful and answered all our questions. Would highly recommend

Emma Haydon

Julius from the Muval team was very helpful with any questions I had

Dee

Needed to move interstate within a very short timeframe, and went through MUVAL. Lauren went above and beyond to assist in finding a mover for my dates, and she made the entire experience so smooth and pleasant. Thank you so much Lauren, yo...

Janie Gerber

Prompt quoting, friendly assistance, listens well and not just following a script.

Monique Moran

Carina called within 15 minutes of me submitting an inquiry and helped me through the booking process. She was extremely helpful, provided everything I would need to know about the movers I was booking, and also called back to confirm with ...

Gena Wild

Mitchell was excellent! Booking with Muval was such an easy experience and our movers on the day were very efficient. Thanks

Ash Palmer

Couldn't praise Mitchell from Muval enough for the service. He made finding quality, affordable, trustworthy movers so much simpler. In the past I've wasted days getting quotes, reading reviews, and sussing out different suppliers for a mov...

Morgan Roberts

Sharon @ Muval is super friendly, professional and extremely helpful. Given how stressful the process of moving can be, Sharon answered all of my questions, responded to emails and text messages in a timely manner and took a lot of stress o...

Lorraine

I dealt with Sharon, who went out of her way to look after me. I would recommend Muval to anybody needing help to find a good removalist. I also saved a lot of money.

Pooneh Aoun

I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional service provided by Bree from Muval during our relocation. Bree demonstrated a high level of professionalism, efficiency & a genuine commitment to ensuring a smooth & stres...

Harry Knox (Youreverydayshop365)

Anthony was nothing less of great in the help he gave me, changing from one state to another mid way through it all and every time we spoke he was always trying to help me out the best way possible, i really appreciated the effort he went t...

Shona Wilson

Rhea was excellent as helping me organise my move. Efficient, friendly and calm. Highly recommend her and Muval

John Sheehan

Had the absolute pleasure of dealing with Sharon! Was let down by another Removalist company on the day of move & Sharon came to our rescue. Within 15 minutes she had quote & secured a new reputable Removalist to help us move from Brisbane ...

Jack Filtnes

Couldnt be happier with the service I received this afternoon. Im relocating from Brisbane to Melbourne and had truck height restrictions for my building in Melbourne and wasnt sure how I was going to get my valuables and furniture to my ne...

Willow Guy

I have nothing but kind words and I highly recommend this company their prices are unreal

Orla Negrilova

Rhea and the team at Muvsl were great. Great communication and always attentive to the job outcomes. Highly recommend them and the team in helping you move your precious items

Laura Murdoch

I was a bit dubious about using Muval but it was the best decision ever. Kristy was a total legend and made everything smooth and easy. Totally recommend using Muval for your next move. The removalists Kristy arranged were great fast and go...

Craig O'Donnell

Straight up , Sharon with whom I delt with was clear, concise, warm , and personifies the the meaning of 'professional ' Sharon is of the highest when people talk about assets to a company and you could not ask for better than what Sharon d...

Richard Thoroughgood

Sharon was very efficient and helpful in arranging our move, making the arrangements less stressful

Asa Admin

Karla from Muval took what had been a previously-convoluted move with other providers and got us sorted in a fraction of the time. Efficient, friendly, responsive - couldn't be happier! Would highly recommend

Frequently asked questions

Learn from the moving experts. Can't find an answer? Call us on: 1300 168 825

We encourage bookings ASAP, and this will hold the price, reserve the space, and give you peace of mind. This can also mean you avoid any future price rise.

If you have booked the shared truck option, then yes. If you have booked a premium option, then you will not be sharing the truck.

This can be organised but will incur an extra charge.

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

Yes, absolutely. Please mention this at the time of booking, as it may make a difference to the provider we match you with.

Some companies will have storage at the destination and some at the pickup. Some even include complimentary storage!

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

When quoting on your job, we provide the name and reviews of the company that matches your inquiry. Although we vet every company on our system, we encourage you to do your own due dilligence on the company you choose.

The packing service is not included in our standard pricing. Please check with our support team to get a quotation.

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