Quick answer: Northwest Removals’ 2026 price guide puts a local move (under 30 km) at €300 to €600 for a one-bedroom flat, €600 to €900 for two bedrooms and €900 to €1,500 for a three-bedroom house. A long-distance move of 100 km or more costs €1,500 to €2,500 for three bedrooms. A Dublin firm’s February 2026 figures are higher, at €1,100 to €1,500 for a three-bed house. Packing adds €300 to €800. All prices are in euro and were checked in September 2026.
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Request a free quoteRemoval prices in Ireland depend on how much you own, how far it goes and how easy the access is at each end. We found no official or independent national price survey for household removals, so the figures below come from two removal companies’ published 2026 price guides: Northwest Removals, based in Donegal, and Expert Removals, based in Dublin. They are firms describing their own market, not neutral surveys, so use them to sense-check quotes. Every figure names its source and was checked in September 2026.
Removal costs by home size
Northwest Removals defines a local move as under 30 km and long distance as 100 km or more. Its figures cover a crew of two to three, a correctly sized lorry, blanket-wrapped furniture, and loading and unloading at both ends.
| Home size | Local move | Long-distance move | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom flat or studio | €300 to €600 | €600 to €900 | Northwest Removals (May 2026) |
| 2 bedrooms | €600 to €900 | €900 to €1,400 | Northwest Removals (May 2026) |
| 3-bedroom house | €900 to €1,500 | €1,500 to €2,500 | Northwest Removals (May 2026) |
| 4-bedroom house | €1,200 to €2,000 | €2,000 to €3,500 | Northwest Removals (May 2026) |
| 5 bedrooms or more | €1,800 to €2,500 | €2,500 to €4,500 | Northwest Removals (May 2026) |
The Dublin firm’s figures, based on its own 2026 jobs, are higher at the small end:
| Home size (Dublin) | Typical crew and time | Typical cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment | 2 movers, 3 to 5 hours | €450 to €700 | Expert Removals, Dublin (Feb 2026) |
| 2-bed home | 2 to 3 movers, 5 to 7 hours | €700 to €1,050 | Expert Removals, Dublin (Feb 2026) |
| 3-bed house | 3 to 4 movers, 6 to 9 hours | €1,100 to €1,500 | Expert Removals, Dublin (Feb 2026) |
| 4-bed house | 4 to 6 movers, 8 to 12 hours | €1,500 to €1,900+ | Expert Removals, Dublin (Feb 2026) |
Moving between Irish cities
Northwest Removals gives these three-bedroom estimates from Letterkenny, assuming a standard load, a crew of two to three and basic furniture protection. They show how distance moves the price; a move between two other cities of similar distance should land in a similar band.
| Route (3-bed house) | Distance | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Letterkenny to Galway | about 220 km | €1,400 to €2,000 |
| Letterkenny to Dublin | about 250 km | €1,500 to €2,200 |
| Letterkenny to Limerick | about 280 km | €1,600 to €2,300 |
| Letterkenny to Cork | about 350 km | €1,800 to €2,500 |
Packing, storage and extras
| Item | Typical cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing service | €300 to €800 | Northwest Removals (May 2026) |
| Packing materials only | €80 to €200 | Northwest Removals (May 2026) |
| Furniture disassembly and reassembly | €100 to €300 | Northwest Removals (May 2026) |
| Storage | €80 to €200 a month | Northwest Removals (May 2026) |
| Storage (Dublin) | €80 to €150 a week | Expert Removals, Dublin (Feb 2026) |
| Piano move | €150 to €400 | Northwest Removals (May 2026) |
| Piano move (Dublin) | €250 to €450 | Expert Removals, Dublin (Feb 2026) |
| Stair or access surcharge | €50 to €150 per property | Northwest Removals (May 2026) |
The two firms’ storage figures are not comparable: one is per month and the other per week, so ask any storage quote which basis it uses. See our guides to whether a packing service is worth it and storage between house moves.
Council costs on moving day
Parking is the cost people forget. These are the official figures we found for our city guides:
| City | What it covers | Fee or rule | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Suspending pay-and-display spaces for a removal van (apply 5 working days ahead) | €12.70 to €50 per space per day, by zone | Dublin City Council |
| Dublin | Clamp release; tow and pound | €125; €250 plus €35 a day | Dublin City Council |
| Cork | Loading bay for a vehicle with a commercial tax disc | Up to 30 minutes, actively loading | Cork City Council |
| Limerick | Parking on a footway, cycle track or bus lane | €80 fine | Limerick City and County Council |
| Galway | Goods vehicle loading in a pay-and-display space | Free for 20 minutes, then the normal charge | Galway City Council |
| Waterford | Residents’ permit when you move in; change of address | €15; €5 with a complete new application | Waterford City and County Council |
Rules that affect what you pay
| Rule | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Rights Act 2022 | If no price was agreed in advance, for example you only had an estimate, the trader must charge a reasonable price; a fixed written price is safer | Citizens Information |
| Remedies | Depending on the case, a refund, replacement, repair or price reduction | CCPC |
| Tenant notice periods | 28 to 112 days depending on how long you have rented; leaving a fixed term early can cost your deposit | Residential Tenancies Board |
| Transfer of residence relief | Household goods from outside the EU can come in free of Customs Duty and VAT if you qualify; form C&E 1076 goes to Revenue two weeks before arrival | Revenue |
Moving from Britain? Our guide to moving from Great Britain to Ireland: household goods and transfer of residence paperwork explains the relief.
Local guides
Getting a fair price
Get at least three written quotes based on a survey of your home, and make sure each lists the crew, vehicle, hours and every extra. Read how to compare quotes without missing extra charges and what to agree on deposits, then ask for removal quotes or browse our removal and moving options.
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Common questions
How much does it cost to move a three-bedroom house in Ireland?
Northwest Removals puts a local move at €900 to €1,500 and a long-distance move at €1,500 to €2,500 (May 2026). A Dublin firm quotes €1,100 to €1,500 for a three-bed house.
How much does a one-bedroom move cost?
€300 to €600 locally according to Northwest Removals, or €450 to €700 according to Expert Removals in Dublin.
How much does packing add?
Northwest Removals says a full packing service adds €300 to €800, and packing materials alone €80 to €200.
Do I pay the council to park the removal van?
In Dublin city you can pay to suspend pay-and-display bays: €12.70 to €50 per space per day. We could not find an equivalent published scheme in Cork, Limerick, Galway or Waterford.
Are removal companies licensed in Ireland?
We could not find a national licensing scheme for household removals. Your protection comes from the Consumer Rights Act 2022; the CCPC can advise on disputes.
Sources
- Cost of Moving House in Ireland (2026 Price Guide), 23 May 2026, Northwest Removals (northwestremovals.ie)
- Cost of Removals in Ireland 2026, 25 February 2026, Expert Removals and Storage (expertremovals.ie)
- Apply for Suspension of Paid Parking, Dublin City Council (dublincity.ie)
- Clamping and Tow-Away, Dublin City Council (dublincity.ie)
- On-Street Parking, Cork City Council (corkcity.ie)
- Parking Fines & Appeals, Limerick City and County Council (limerick.ie)
- Galway City Council Parking Control Bye-Laws 2025 (galwaycity.ie)
- Resident’s Parking Permit Application 2025, Waterford City and County Council (waterfordcouncil.ie)
- Your rights when buying services, Citizens Information (citizensinformation.ie)
- Consumer rights, Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (ccpc.ie)
- How a tenant can end a tenancy, Residential Tenancies Board (rtb.ie)
- Transfer of residence: what rules apply to the relief?, Revenue (revenue.ie)
- Transfer of residence: procedure at importation, Revenue (revenue.ie)
Last checked: September 2026. Council fees and rules change, so confirm the current position with the council, the RTB or Revenue before you rely on it.