Cheapest Day to Hire Movers in Boston

Written by Move and Care Boston

Edited and Fact Checked by Taras Kim

Updated: March 12, 2024

Moving in or out of Boston is not cheap. Picking the correct move day, nonetheless, can significantly cut your cost—save up to 30% off. No backbreaking labor or additional effort on your part required, simply flexibility and planning.

Why Does Timing Matter?

The answer is very simple: moving company prices are determined in large part by demand. High-demand days are more expensive, and low-demand days are excellent opportunities to save on expenses. Since moving disrupts daily routines—particularly work and school—a majority of people schedule moves on weekends and holidays. In Boston, local quirks amplify this trend: particularly the notorious September 1 rental turnover and various city-specific events that further complicate logistics and prices.

Cheapest Day to Move in Boston

The cheapest days to hire movers in Boston are typically:

• Tuesday and Wednesday: Lower demand for movers means significantly lower prices, typically offering a discount of around 20%.

• Avoid Weekends: Saturdays in particular. Higher demand and poorer traffic increase costs substantially.

Cheapest Time of the Month to Move in Boston

The middle of the month will be ideal for you to move in. Leases usually start and end at the beginning or end of the month. Therefore, it is in the middle of the month when there are fewer people moving, which means demand is lower and prices are lower.

September 1 in Boston - avoid the last weeks of August and the first weeks of September. Student moves in Boston occupy an important place in the city's rental economy, and therefore moving prices increase a lot during this period.

“Alex saved over $400 by choosing a Wednesday mid-month move in January instead of a busy September weekend move. This flexibility resulted in a significant reduction of costs and smoother moving experience.”

Cheapest Season to Move in Boston

Choosing the cheapest month to move in Boston is simple. The winter months (January, February) are the most favorable. During these months the demand for moving is lowest, with prices dropping by as much as 30% compared to peak summer rates. Also fall (October, November) can be a great compromise, offering reduced prices and more favorable weather for moving.

Quick Seasonal Comparison for Boston Moves:

• Summer: Most expensive owing to peak moving season.

• Winter: Lowest costs (up to 30% savings), offset by potential weather problems.

• Fall and Spring: Mid-range in price and weather.

Boston-Specific Moving Tips

Avoid moving on busy days for Boston! We've already talked about September 1st, but also avoid moving during the April Boston Marathon, mid-May graduations, and the various major sporting events that are not uncommon in Boston. Disruption of normal logistics, increased demand due to the weekend will all increase the price of moving in Boston.

Another important point is to find out if you will need a Boston parking permit to park a moving truck near your home. This can often be a necessity in old Boston with its narrow streets. Permits are easier and cheaper to get usually during the off-season.

How to Secure the Best Rates:

• To get the best moving prices from moving companies, try to get multiple quotes from different companies. This way you can compare them among themselves and choose the best one. However, pay attention to hidden fees. Sometimes the initially attractive price of a moving company can be offset by additional fees.

• You should book your move in advance. At least two weeks in advance, and preferably 4 or even 6 weeks in advance. If you don't book in advance, and make the move at the last minute, you will lose the benefits of moving on a cheap day.

• Don't hesitate to negotiate the price. Smaller moving companies are always willing to negotiate. Often, they won't give you a discount if you just call and schedule your move on a low-demand day. Try to point this out to them and then you can expect a discount.

• Take note that some movers in Boston are willing to lower the price depending even on the time of day. Often, people try to move in the morning or evening. Scheduling your move for the middle of the day can be beneficial for both the movers and you.

• And research the company's website and social media for promotions and discounts, special services. In Boston, there are often discounts on the same student moves or senior moves.

Additional Money-Saving Tips for Boston Moves:

• Declutter First: First, one easy way to reduce the price of moving: reduce the amount of stuff to move. Less work, less moving price. It's simple. Do some decluttering before moving and that's how you reduce the price.

• Pack Yourself: The movers offer a packing service. You can either subscribe to a full packing service where everything will be included: packing materials, packing all your belongings, and careful attention to fragile and valuable items. But this will come out to hundreds of extra dollars to the total cost of the move. If you pack everything yourself, you will save a lot of money (check our packing guide). Also, many movers agree to a hybrid approach: they provide materials or just pack only individual items. Explore this point with each moving company.

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