Contrary to popular opinion, moving to Ottawa and Montreal is not the longer version of a local move. It’s not merely added kilometers. So, the paperwork, timing, and pricing drastically change because it is a long-distance move.
The timeline shifts to a multi-day delivery, and pricing shifts from hourly to Hourly + Transportation fee quotes. Plus, the Montreal route requires a different kind of paperwork once you cross into Quebec.
This article breaks down the differences and what you need to prepare for a long-distance move.
The Toronto to Ottawa and Montreal Routes
Let’s talk about the distance for back-to-back trips on these routes. Toronto to Ottawa is about 450km and typically takes 5-6 hours with traffic. On the other hand, Toronto to Montreal is 540km and takes up to 6-7 hours.
Imagine renting a truck and driving that distance in a day, only to get to your destination and have to start offloading the same day. That’s what you’ll have to do if you’re doing a DIY move. Compare this to getting professional long distance movers from Toronto to Ottawa to do the whole move. You can enjoy the moving process even more!
How Interprovincial Moves Cost Differently
When you get a long-distance moving quote Toronto, you will see price adjustments based on factors like Inventory, turnaround days, and the required paperwork from moving across provinces.
- Pricing shifts from hourly to hourly plus transportation fees due to the distance.
- Turnaround time shifts from a single day to a multi-day window sometimes because the crew cannot return the same day.
- A change in the required paperwork, like permits and custom-style forms, also means that the moving company needs to prepare ahead for the trip.
It’s important to note that movers will ask for a deposit upfront and can only provide a range of delivery Timings. This is obviously different from the same-day delivery window for a local move.
How To Choose an Interprovincial Mover
Not all moving companies can handle long-distance moves from Toronto to Ottawa or Montreal. Some factors to consider when you’re looking for an interprovincial moving company in Ontario: check for the following:
- Check that they are licensed to legally operate across Ontario and Quebec provinces. This is so that you don’t get caught in an illegal operation.
- Confirm that they have insurance coverage for the entire route and not just the local leg of the trip. That way you’re sure that your things are safe.
- Check that they are the single point of contact for the whole trip and won’t hand off your things halfway.
Let’s Help You Move
Sterling Moving Services makes long-distance moving easy with organized inventory handling and transportation planning. Send a message to get a quote and have your belongings protected throughout the entire journey.