{"id":68904,"date":"2023-02-03T19:50:22","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T19:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymove.com\/?p=68904"},"modified":"2023-02-16T15:54:06","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T15:54:06","slug":"is-it-cheaper-to-move-during-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymove.com\/moving\/planning\/save-on-winter-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Cheaper to Move During Winter?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When thinking about the best<\/em> time of year to move, winter probably doesn\u2019t come to mind. It\u2019s cold, the roads are icy, and it\u2019s the middle of the school year. While winter may not be the most pleasant season to move, it\u2019s definitely the cheapest. Here are a few ways you can save money with a winter move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why it\u2019s cheaper to move during winter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Peak moving season<\/a> is between the months of May and September. Because most people want to schedule their move during these months, the demand for movers and moving-related services is high, which makes the costs of these services higher as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But winter is considered an off-season in the moving world. Because there are fewer people moving, the demand for moving-related services is at a low. When there\u2019s a lower demand for moving-related services, prices for these services are cheaper and can sometimes even be up for negotiation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the moving company, you can expect to see substantially reduced moving rates, sometimes up to 30%<\/a> lower than what they charge during peak moving months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ways you can save money with a winter move<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Moving during winter can come with a few cold weather downsides like snow and ice, but if you\u2019re looking to save some money on your upcoming move, consider planning your move during the winter months. Here are a few of the cost-saving benefits you can expect to see with a winter move<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Professional movers have cheaper rates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s no surprise to hear that hiring professional movers is one of the most expensive parts of planning a move, especially if it\u2019s a long-distance one. If you\u2019re on a strict moving budget, you\u2019ll have a much easier time finding trustworthy movers at an affordable price during winter. This is because professional movers have less business during the winter months, which usually leads to cheaper pricing and negotiable quotes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A cheaper weekend move may not totally be out of the question anymore since professional movers also have more flexibility during winter months. You\u2019re far more likely to get the exact moving dates that you want because movers have more time slots available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About a month before your desired move date, start collecting moving quotes from professional moving companies<\/a> that you\u2019re interested in. You want the best rate possible, so gather a variety of quotes from several moving companies to see who\u2019s willing to go the lowest. And remember to start early so that you\u2019ll have more time to compare movers and find the best rate possible for your budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Discounts on additional moving services <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Professional moving companies often have additional moving services<\/a> they provide for an extra fee. These add-ons can get a little pricey during peak moving season, but during the winter months, these services tend to be more affordable. Plus, moving companies may even be running special promos and discounts for their extra moving services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few common additional moving services you can expect to see from moving companies are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n