Looking for the best moving company in Mississauga or Toronto? The five movers below all serve the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). We compared them on pricing, minimum hours, services, reviews and trust signals such as BBB ratings and Canadian Association of Movers (CAM) membership.
Whether you’re moving a condo downtown, a family home in Mississauga or an office elsewhere in the GTA, use this guide to shortlist two or three movers and ask each for a written quote.
Disclosure: This guide is published by Flash Moving Canada, which is one of the five companies listed. We’ve used the same criteria for every company. For each one, we list its limitations and where its information comes from, so you can check it yourself.
Quick Picks: GTA Moving Companies Compared
| Company | Best for | How pricing works | Minimums and travel | Main services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Moving Canada | Owner-operated moves in Mississauga and the west GTA | Custom written quote | Set out in your quote | Residential, commercial, long distance, storage, junk removal |
| Rent-a-Son | A long track record and full-service moves | Written estimate based on volume and distance | Set out in your estimate | Local, long distance, packing, storage, piano |
| CARGO CABBIE | Premium, full-service Toronto moves | Custom quote | Set out in your quote | Residential, office, packing, supplies, storage |
| Miracle Movers | Clear published hourly rates | From $135/hr (2 movers and a truck) | 1-hr minimum, plus 1 hr of travel time | Local, long distance, packing, storage |
| Let’s Get Moving | Larger homes and office moves | From $179/hr (2 movers and a truck) | 3-hr minimum for small moves | Residential, commercial, packing, storage |
Rates were checked on November 11, 2026, and can change by date and season. Confirm current pricing with each company before booking.
Why Choose a Local Mississauga Moving Company?
A large GTA-wide mover and a local one can both do a good job. For moves within Mississauga and the west GTA, a local company has a few practical advantages:
- Route knowledge. Local crews know the traffic patterns on the 401, 403 and QEW, and which streets work for a large truck, so less paid time is spent in transit.
- Condo and apartment experience. Many Mississauga moves involve elevator bookings, loading-dock windows and building rules. A crew that does these every week plans around them.
- Easier coordination. A shorter distance from the depot makes early starts, short-notice changes and same-day add-ons easier to arrange.
- Direct communication. With a smaller local team, you’re often speaking to the person who plans and runs your move rather than a central call centre.
Flash Moving Canada is one example of a Mississauga-based, owner-operated mover. Larger companies such as Rent-a-Son and Let’s Get Moving may suit you better for long-distance moves or very large jobs.
How We Compared These Moving Companies
We looked at five things that affect what a move actually costs and how it goes on the day:
- Pricing clarity: whether rates are published, and what counts toward the bill (minimum hours, travel time, supplies).
- Reviews: ratings and review volume on Google, HomeStars and MovingWaldo.
- Trust signals: BBB rating and accreditation, CAM membership and stated insurance.
- Services and coverage: the types of move each company handles and the areas it serves.
- Who handles your move: the size of the company, and who you’ll deal with on the day.
Sources: Each company’s own website, plus its public profiles on HomeStars, the Better Business Bureau, MovingWaldo and Google. The specific profile pages are linked in each company section below. Ratings and prices were checked on November 11, 2026. They change often, so always confirm the details directly before you book.
1. Flash Moving Canada
Flash Moving Canada is an owner-operated mover based in Mississauga. It serves Mississauga, Toronto, Brampton, Oakville, Milton and Etobicoke, within about 30 km of its office. See our full guide to movers in Mississauga. The founder, Sam, has close to ten years in GTA moving, including time as an operations manager at a large mover running 35 trucks.
Services
Residential moves, office and commercial moves, long-distance moves, short-term storage and junk removal before a move.
Pricing
Each job is quoted individually in writing. Flash says its quotes don’t add separate fuel surcharges or stair fees. Quote requests get a reply the same day.
Reviews
Flash’s reviews from 2026 customers on its Google Business Profile mention punctuality, careful handling and communication.
Pros and limitations
- Pro: The owner is involved in each move, so one person is accountable from the quote to delivery.
- Pro: Furniture blankets, stretch wrap, dollies, straps and a tool kit come with every move.
- Limitation: Its service area is smaller than the large GTA-wide movers. Moves outside about 30 km of Mississauga may not be available.
- Limitation: As a smaller company, it has a shorter public review history than movers that have been around for 20 years or more.
Best for: Homeowners, renters and small businesses in Mississauga and the west GTA who want one accountable contact and a fixed written quote.
Get a free moving quote or call or text (647) 259-7500.
2. Rent-a-Son
Rent-a-Son is a Toronto-based mover with more than 20 years in business. It handles local, provincial, long-distance and cross-border moves. It is an agent of North American Van Lines and a certified member of the Canadian Association of Movers.
Services
Local and long-distance moves, packing, storage, piano moving and wardrobe boxes. It moves both homes and businesses.
Pricing
Rent-a-Son prices moves on volume and distance and gives written estimates. It doesn’t publish hourly rates, so you’ll need a quote to compare it with hourly movers.
Reviews and recognition
- 9.8/10 average from 1,069 reviews on HomeStars.
- A certified Canadian Association of Movers member, and an agent of North American Van Lines.
- An A+ BBB rating as an accredited business, with multiple Best of HomeStars awards (Wahi GTA movers guide).
Pros and limitations
- Pro: A long track record, strong ratings across several platforms and CAM membership.
- Pro: Can handle long-distance and cross-border moves through its van line network.
- Limitation: No published rates, so comparing costs before a quote is harder.
- Limitation: As a larger operation, you’ll mostly deal with coordinators rather than the owner.
Best for: Families who want an established, full-service mover with a long review history.
3. CARGO CABBIE
CARGO CABBIE is a Toronto mover based in Etobicoke. It is led by its founder and CEO, Javier. The company says it has been named one of Toronto’s best moving companies for 14 years in a row across platforms including HomeStars, BlogTO, Houzz and ThreeBestRated.
Services
Household and office moves, professional packing, moving supplies and kits, reusable bin rental and storage.
Pricing
CARGO CABBIE quotes each move individually. HomeStars reviewers who moved one-bedroom condos report paying about $750 and $1,100 all-in. These are individual customers’ figures, not published rates. Your price will depend on the date, the amount you’re moving and building access.
Reviews
CARGO CABBIE has a large number of 10/10 reviews on HomeStars. Reviewers often mention the crew’s care, punctuality and the packing service.
Pros and limitations
- Pro: A complete service: supplies, bins, packing, moving and storage from one company.
- Pro: A consistent review record over more than a decade.
- Limitation: Positioned as a premium service, so it may cost more than hourly movers for small, simple moves.
- Limitation: Based in Toronto, so check availability and travel charges for moves that start in Mississauga or Brampton.
Best for: Toronto condo and home moves where you want packing and supplies handled for you.
4. Miracle Movers
Miracle Movers has been based in Markham since 2008. It serves the GTA and beyond, with pickups up to 150 km from its base. It’s one of the few movers on this list that publishes its hourly rates.
Services
Local and long-distance moves, item delivery, packing and unpacking, moving supplies and storage.
Pricing
| Crew | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| 2 movers and a truck | $135/hr |
| 3 movers and a truck | $199/hr |
Rates are from MovingWaldo. The minimum is one hour, and one hour of travel time is added at the hourly rate. For example, a 4-hour move with 2 movers would come to about $135 × 5 hours = $675, before any fixed fees and tax.
Reviews and recognition
- 4.9/5 from 2,084 reviews on MovingWaldo, which also lists Canadian Association of Movers accreditation.
- $2 million in liability insurance and $150,000 in cargo coverage, per its MovingWaldo profile.
- An A+ BBB rating; Miracle Movers isn’t BBB-accredited (Wahi GTA movers guide).
Pros and limitations
- Pro: Published rates make it easy to estimate the cost before you call.
- Pro: A large review base and a wide service area.
- Limitation: Hourly billing means delays from elevators, parking or packing that isn’t finished all add to the final cost.
- Limitation: The travel hour is charged on every move, which affects short moves the most.
Best for: Organised movers who want to estimate the cost themselves from a published hourly rate.
5. Let’s Get Moving
Let’s Get Moving is a Toronto-founded mover that now operates in several Canadian cities. It handles everything from small apartment moves to large homes and office relocations. It is a member of the Canadian Association of Movers.
Services
Residential moves, office and commercial moves, packing, storage and long-distance moves. Its largest trucks are 28 feet, which suits big homes.
Pricing
Let’s Get Moving’s MovingWaldo profile lists $179/hr for 2 movers and a truck and $259/hr for 3 movers, with a 3-hour minimum for small moves. Ask whether travel time and supplies are charged on top.
Reviews and insurance
- 4.8/5 from 454 reviews on HomeStars.
- $5 million in liability insurance and Canadian Association of Movers membership, per its MovingWaldo profile.
Pros and limitations
- Pro: Large trucks and crews for big homes and office moves.
- Pro: CAM membership and verified insurance.
- Limitation: The highest starting hourly rate on this list, and a 3-hour minimum that makes very small moves less economical.
- Limitation: Service and crews can vary by location across a larger network.
Best for: Larger homes and office moves that need big trucks and bigger crews.
Which Mover Is Right for You?
| If you want… | Consider |
|---|---|
| One accountable contact and a fixed written quote in Mississauga or the west GTA | Flash Moving Canada |
| The longest track record, or a long-distance or cross-border move | Rent-a-Son |
| Packing, supplies and moving handled together in Toronto | CARGO CABBIE |
| To estimate the cost yourself from published hourly rates | Miracle Movers |
| Large trucks for a big home or an office move | Let’s Get Moving |
Whatever you choose, get two or three written quotes and compare them on the same terms. If you’re moving out of the GTA, see our guide to long-distance moving companies in Toronto.
5 Things to Check Before Hiring a Mover in Ontario
The Ontario government’s guide to hiring a mover is worth reading before you sign anything. At a minimum, check these five things:
- A written estimate. Get it in writing, and ask whether it’s binding or only an estimate that could change on moving day.
- Insurance and liability. Ask for proof of liability and cargo insurance, and find out how much the mover will pay per item if something is damaged.
- What’s included in the price. Confirm the minimum hours, travel time, fuel, stairs or long-carry charges, and the cost of supplies.
- How damage claims work. Ask how to report damage, the deadline for doing so, and how long claims take to settle.
- Reputation across platforms. Check reviews on more than one site (Google, HomeStars, BBB) and look for CAM membership.
For more detail, read how to choose a moving company in Toronto.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which moving company in Toronto is the best?
There’s no official ranking. The best mover depends on your move. CARGO CABBIE suits full-service Toronto moves, Rent-a-Son suits buyers who want a long track record, and Let’s Get Moving suits large homes and offices. See our Toronto moving company guide for more.
Who are the best movers in Mississauga?
Flash Moving Canada is based in Mississauga and focuses on the west GTA. Miracle Movers, Let’s Get Moving and Rent-a-Son also serve Mississauga as part of wider GTA coverage. Compare written quotes from at least two of them.
How much do movers cost in Toronto and Mississauga?
Published rates for 2 movers and a truck currently start at about $135 to $179 an hour, before minimum hours, travel time and tax. Flat-rate and custom quotes vary with the size of your home, the date and building access.
Do movers charge for travel time?
Many hourly movers do. Miracle Movers, for example, adds one hour of travel at the hourly rate. Others build travel into a flat quote. Always ask before you book.
How far in advance should I book movers in Toronto?
Book two to four weeks ahead for most moves. For end-of-month dates or summer weekends, book four to eight weeks ahead, because these are the busiest times in the GTA.
Is it cheaper to hire hourly or flat-rate movers?
Hourly pricing can work well for smaller, straightforward moves where the crew can finish within a predictable time. A fixed written quote may be more suitable for larger moves or properties with difficult access. Before booking, compare the total estimated cost, including travel time, minimum hours, supplies and additional fees.
Are moving companies in Ontario insured?
Reputable movers carry liability and cargo insurance, but coverage varies. Ask for proof of insurance and find out how much the mover pays per item if something is damaged.
What should a written moving estimate include?
The crew size, truck size, hourly rate or flat price, any minimum hours, travel time, supplies, extra charges for stairs or long carries, and whether the estimate is binding.
Ready to Move?
If you’re moving in Mississauga or the west GTA and want the owner involved from the quote to the last box, Flash Moving Canada can help. Request a free written moving quote and get a reply the same day, or call or text Sam.
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