Palm Beach County · Cost guide · Updated October 2026

How Much Do Moving Helpers Cost in Palm Beach County? (2026)

Short answer: a two-person helper crew in Palm Beach County runs about $126–$128 an hour, and a typical labor-only move lands around $424–$430. That’s about $63–$64 per helper. Ours start at $62.50 an hour per mover — $125 an hour for a crew of two. Here’s what moves the number, and what the truck or the container adds.

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Traditional movers
$1,423–$2,508

3–4 bedroom local move

Truck markup included
Best valueYour truck + our crew
U-Haul 26-ft truck$49.95/day + miles
Heavy Helper crew$62.50/hr per mover
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Sources: moveBuddha, Palm Beach Gardens, Oct 30, 2026 · U-Haul in-town rates. Miles, fuel and taxes extra.

The numbers at a glance

  • About $126–$128 an hour

    What a two-person helper crew costs in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens.

  • About $424–$430 a move

    The median labor-only move in those two cities, all home sizes together.

  • About $331–$605

    Labor-only, from a one-bedroom apartment to a five-bedroom house.

  • About $725

    The median local full-service move in Palm Beach Gardens, with the truck and the crew bundled.

Sources: HireAHelper moving cost data for West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, updated October 2026 (medians of completed bookings); FreightWaves Checkpoint, PODS cost, July 2026; U-Haul advertised in-town rates. Prices change — check the current rate for your date.

What changes your price

  • How much you’re moving

    Home size matters less than what’s inside it: a full garage or a packed patio adds time.

  • How ready you are

    Boxes packed, taped and stacked before the crew arrives keep the clock on carrying, not packing.

  • The path

    Stairs, elevators and the walk from the truck take time. We don’t charge stair or long-carry fees, but the time still counts.

  • One end or both

    Loading only, unloading only, or both ends of the move.

  • Extras

    Packing, TV mounting or furniture assembly are separate, and you see them before you book.

  • The date

    The end of the month and the snowbird season book up first.

The truck or the container: what you add

Labor-only means you rent the truck or the container yourself, at its real cost. U-Haul advertises in-town trucks from $19.95 a day plus mileage, with fuel, taxes and optional coverage on top; bigger trucks cost more.

A local container move under 50 miles — PODS and similar — runs about $300–$1,100 depending on the size and how long you keep it (FreightWaves, July 2026).

The rental company bills you directly; we bill only the labor. Need a truck? We help you reserve the right size, free when you book our crew.

Labor-only or full-service?

A full-service company bundles the truck, the crew and its overhead into one number. In Palm Beach Gardens, the median local full-service move is about $725, against about $430 for labor-only help (HireAHelper, October 2026).

If you’re comfortable driving a rental truck, labor-only usually costs less for the same careful hands. Here’s where the full-service markup comes from. Moving on a budget? Read the cheapest way to move in Palm Beach County.

How to pay less for moving help

  • Pack before we arrive

    Boxes packed, taped and stacked by the door are the biggest time saver.

  • Reserve the elevator and parking

    Waiting on an elevator or walking from the far end of the lot adds time.

  • Measure the big pieces

    Know what fits through the new doors before move day.

  • Right-size the truck

    Too small means a second trip. We help you pick the size, free with your booking.

  • Leave behind what you won’t use

    Every piece you don’t move is time you don’t pay for — junk removal can take it the same day.

  • Pick your date early

    Mid-month dates are easier to get than the last days of the month.

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From $62.50 an hour per mover, with no travel fees on labor. Need just one? Hire one mover. Answer a few questions in the instant quote and you see your exact price in seconds, before you book.

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No fuel surcharge, no stair charge, no “long carry” line on your bill.

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Moving help near you

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FAQ: moving help costs in Palm Beach County

How much do moving helpers cost per hour in Palm Beach County?
About $126–$128 an hour for a two-person labor-only crew in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens (HireAHelper, October 2026). Full-service crews that bring a truck cost more. Ours start at $62.50 an hour per mover — $125 for a crew of two.
How much does a labor-only move cost in Palm Beach County?
The median is about $424–$430, from about $331 for a one-bedroom apartment to about $605 for a five-bedroom house (HireAHelper, October 2026). The instant quote gives you our exact price in seconds.
Is it cheaper to hire moving helpers than a full-service mover?
Usually. In Palm Beach Gardens the median local full-service move is about $725, against about $430 for labor-only help — you rent the truck at its real cost and pay only for the crew.
How much does a PODS container cost for a local move?
About $300–$1,100 for a local move under 50 miles, depending on the size and how long you keep it (FreightWaves, July 2026). The crew to load it is separate: see container loading.
How much should you pay a person to help you move?
About $63–$64 an hour per helper in Palm Beach County: a two-person crew runs $126–$128 an hour (HireAHelper, October 2026). Ours start at $62.50 an hour per mover. A tip is optional.
How much do local movers cost per hour?
Labor-only helpers run about $126–$128 an hour for two in Palm Beach County. Full-service crews that bring the truck cost more: the median local full-service move in Palm Beach Gardens is about $725 (HireAHelper, October 2026).
What are the hidden costs of 2 hour movers?
The minimum is the big one: with a 2-hour minimum, a 40-minute job is billed as 2 hours. Then look for travel fees, fuel surcharges, stair or long-carry charges, and the truck itself. We don’t charge travel fees on labor, stairs or fuel, and the minimum is on your quote before you book.
What are red flags with movers?
A price that changes on move day, a large deposit up front, no written quote, no proof of insurance, and pressure to book right now. Ask for the hourly rate, the minimum and the certificate of insurance in writing — we send all three before you book.
Is $100 each a good tip for movers?
For a long or heavy day, yes — that’s generous. For a short job, many people give each mover about $20–$40. Tipping is always optional.
How much should I tip movers?
Tipping is optional. Many people give each mover about $20 for a short job and more for a long day, or 15–20% of the labor split among the crew — and cold water on a Florida afternoon is always welcome.
Do you charge extra for stairs or travel?
No. There are no travel fees on labor, no stair charge and no fuel surcharge.

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