Cost of Moving in Kenya: What to Expect and How to Budget

Cost of Moving in Kenya: What to Expect and How to Budget

Moving can be one of the larger line items in your relocation budget, but understanding the components of a quote helps you plan and reduce surprises.

What affects the price

Quotes are typically influenced by the distance between pickup and delivery, total volume or weight of your household items, access constraints (stairs, narrow lanes, distance to parking), and extra services like packing, storage, or furniture disassembly/reassembly.

For example, moving within the same city might be priced per hour or by load size, while intercity moves often use a per-kilometre rate plus loading/unloading time and any ferry or toll charges incurred.

Typical cost ranges & examples

Small flats (1-bedroom) with few items typically cost less than large family homes. Expect a basic intra-city move for a small flat to be significantly cheaper than a 3-bedroom move with full packing service. Always ask for an itemised quote so you can compare like-for-like services.

How to save on moving costs

Declutter well before moving day—selling or donating unused items reduces volume and cost. Avoid peak days (end of month, public holidays) and compare at least three written quotes. Ask about packaged services and whether you can supply your own packing materials to lower expenses.

Getting the best quote

Invite surveyors to your home for accurate estimates or send clear photos and a full inventory list. Check what insurance or liability coverage is included and the terms for claiming damaged or lost items.

Need help getting quotes? Contact local movers with your inventory and preferred dates, and request a clear, itemised estimate to make comparison straightforward.