The best time to move

So, you wish to move – you got a new job opportunity, a better place to live or just something in between. However, you cannot decide upon the ideal time to move. This could be for several reasons, including varying prices, seasons or even economic or political unrest. One Moving & Logistics is here to help you pick the best time to move, whether you’re moving alone or with family.

Can you handle a bit of cold? If so, the best time to move could be winter

Your family, and especially small children, may not like it, but your wallet certainly will. Moving during winter is a terrifying experience, especially if you’re doing down the DIY path. Slippery roads, fog, blizzards, heavy rains – it’s all in the package. But so are lower prices for professional moving services. Most people tend to move during summer or autumn, so the prices are quite high and the moving companies may be unwilling to negotiate during that period. Deciding to move during winter means that moving companies will be more than willing to negotiate prices, and those prices will stick to the lower end of the spectrum.

What’s the ideal time to relocate if you can’t handle the winter?

During winter, prices are lower. However, winter is not really safe.

Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Very few people, and budget-conscious ones at that, move during winter. It is a sad truth that our time of moving isn’t dictated to us, and not by us. If you’re moving during summer, you will not want to move during summer holidays. The reason for this is that children aren’t busy, so it will likely be an ideal time for many others to move. That’s also what keeps hiking up prices. Somewhere during late spring could also be a good time to move.

A good time to relocate is during the weekdays

The reasoning behind this is simple: everyone will be moving during weekends. Most people have 9-5, Monday-to-Friday jobs that require their presence at all times. All they have left for such grand undertakings, like moving, are weekends. This will not only make prices go up, but will also render some of the moving companies unable to provide service to potential customers. It’s a big like swimming against the tide. Our society follows a schedule, and you have to adapt to it.

What are the best weekdays to move?

The best time to move during the week are right at the beginning: Monday and Tuesday. The days you want to avoid are (obviously) Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Wednesday is also a good time to move, but make sure you book a spot in advance, especially if you’re renting a truck.

Let’s take a small look at spring and autumn when it comes to moving

The rain isn’t the best time to move, but it’s not that bad either.

Winter is too much hassle, I agree. So is summer, everyone’s doing it then. In the true spirit of uniqueness and individuality, you’re moving when no-one else will. Summer and autumn may not be the best time to move, but they’re certainly pretty good if you aren’t too picky. Here are some of the advantages:

• None of these is the „true“ moving season. In other words, it’s not dangerous like winter, nor busy like summer. However, it is less cheap than winter;
• During winter, it’s downright dangerous. It can cost you your property (and your life too, depending on your willingness to DIY move and your driving capabilities). During spring and autumn, sure, it can be cold, rainy and windy, but those are mild inconveniences at best;
• Summer can also be dangerous. If it’s mid-July and the sun is turning asphalt into a frying pan, you may easily get headaches, dehydration or even heat strokes. So can the moving company employee. I think the disadvantages of getting a great stroke while driving a several-tons heavy vehicle are obvious;
• Last but not least, there will be less scheduling conflicts because it’s not the true moving season.

Avoid the first week in a month

Have you ever asked yourself, why do so many people move during the 1st of the month? The reason is simple: they want to live out what’s left of their rent. That is, they want to get compensation for their money’s worth, and who can blame them, especially considering the recent rise in rent prices? Well, you can use this to your advantage. Some people also pay half a month’s rent, two times a month, so the middle of the month is also clogged. The best time to move in a month is certainly between the 23rd and 26th. Basically, starting a week earlier will make sure you get those sweet low prices, no conflicts and zero hassle.

Finally, what is the best time of the day to move?

When deciding the best time to move, avoid bad weather.

This one largely depends on you. The most logical answer is the morning, for several simple reasons. First, the mornings aren’t really busy. You want to move before everyone starts commuting on their way to work. You want to be done with the moving until noon. This especially applies during summer, spring and autumn. If you start later, such as 2pm, it could take you whole day away. It would take you a day longer to finish moving. The best time to move is from 6am to 8am. This, however, depends on the habits of the populations. Some jobs atart off at 6am, others start at 9, some even at 11. The earlier, the better.

We’re not saying the best time to move is in the middle of the night. The middle of the night is the best if you really hate crowds, but the residential movers Brazil you hire might not be as willing to accommodate you. And you have to take your own day-night cycle into consideration. That being said, much of it depends on you, so it would be for the best to evaluate what you, personally, would find the best. The best time to move is the one you’ll feel most comfortable during. You may even want to do it early in the evening if that’s your thing. However, you may want to get a good night’s sleep before that, but, then again, this applies to moving in general.