Moving guides / Plan
Choosing a moving date (and saving money)
Why mid-month, mid-week and off-season moves often cost less.
Demand for movers peaks in summer, on weekends and at the start and end of each month, when leases turn over. If you have any flexibility, moving outside those peaks often means lower prices and more availability.
Often cheaper
- September through April, outside the school-summer rush
- Tuesday through Thursday
- The middle of the month
Also think about
- Overlapping your old and new place by a few days if possible
- Weather: winter roads and summer heat both slow moves down
- School calendars, if you have children
General moving information, not legal advice. Rules differ for interstate and local moves. Home Swift Services isn't a mover or broker and takes no referral fees.