How Much Do International Removals Cost?
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When moving overseas, your shipping options depend on how much you’re moving, where you’re moving to, and how quickly you need your belongings to arrive.
Your international removal company can talk you through the best route for your move. Common options include full container shipping, shared container shipping, road freight, and air freight.
Full container shipping
Container shipping is the most popular and cheapest option for transporting items abroad. Items are typically shipped by sea, but can be moved by lorry or train too.
The most common container shipping sizes are 20ft and 40ft. If you're looking to ship a high volume of goods in addition to a motor vehicle, a 40ft container is the best option.
20ft containers are great if you still have many items to move, but don't have a vehicle to ship.
Part-load shipping
This is commonly referred to as shared container shipping and is a popular option to consider.
If you're shipping the contents of a small flat or a smaller number of items it's a fantastic option to consider.
It is often used in conjunction with other shipping options such as air or road freight for heavier items or ones you don't need to arrive as quickly.
Air freight
While air freight is the fastest option for goods to be delivered to your destination country, its higher cost reflects this.
It is typically reserved for items needed immediately and smaller baggage due to weight limitations.
Some house removal companies will suggest sending a few select items by air and the rest via sea or part-load shipping.
An international move can involve more planning than a UK move, so it is worth checking what each removal company can handle before you choose.
When you speak to your matched companies, ask which services are available for your move. These may include:
Not every company will offer the same services, and some may cost extra. Check what is included, what is optional, and who will manage each stage of the move before you book.
International removals and shipping costs
On average, it will cost £3,368 to ship furniture overseas. Exact international moving costs will vary based on your chosen removals company, destination, and the weight and volume of goods.
You may want to factor in potential extra costs such as packing and unpacking, loading and unloading and insurance.
Shipping furniture overseas
Shipping furniture overseas requires careful planning. You must choose the most suitable shipping option and a trusted and reliable international removals company.
Paying for packing services helps prevent items from getting damaged during transit. On average, this service costs £250.
International removals insurance
All our international removal companies are fully covered by Goods in Transit and Public Liability insurance. This helps protect your items during transit.
It's also recommended to take out international removals insurance to provide you with additional peace of mind.
Moving your pets abroad
It's important to have everything you need before moving your pets abroad. This includes the correct vaccinations and documentation.
Most countries have slightly different rules regarding moving pets. As a result, a lot of planning needs to be considered. Our international removal companies can help.
We can connect you with trusted European removal companies suited to your destination, move size, and timescale.
Once you’re matched, you can review services, ask about packing, storage, and shipping options, and choose the mover that feels right.
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We can connect you with trusted international removal companies suited to your destination, move size, and timescale.
Your matches can talk you through services such as packing, storage, container shipping, and freight options, so you can choose the support that fits your move.
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Answers to common questions about finding and choosing the best international removal companies.
The average international container shipping prices for 2026 is £2,798 - £4,990. This is based on shipping freight.*
It's important to note that many factors will affect overall international removal costs, such as:
Speak to international removal companies about your move details before choosing. They can explain what is included, what may cost extra, and give you a more tailored price for your move.
*Based on the average service costs for Konnect You users. See how our data works.
Many things are prohibited when packing goods for a shipping container. These items include, but are not limited to:
Ideally, you should book an international moving company around six weeks before your moving date. Keep in mind that more planning is involved with international removals compared to local removals so it can take longer to organise. Removal companies will become fully booked, so it's important to choose and organise your removals in good time.
Yes, you can ship a car overseas and sea freight is the most common way to do this. When shipping a car you need to factor in additional costs such as insurance, collection fees and taxes.
The time it takes to ship items internationally entirely depends on the type of transportation used, the volume of goods, the individual removals company used and the distance travelled. For example, shipping to the USA can take between 30-40 days via sea depending on the location, whereas shipping to France can be the same day if you use air freight.
