Moving in Prague has its own quirks: old apartment buildings without lifts, narrow staircases, paid parking zones and traffic that easily slows a van down. That is why two moves of a similar size can cost quite different amounts.
Many people who rent furnished flats move with less than they think: boxes, a bike, maybe a desk. Below you will find typical market prices, how to estimate your own move and what to agree up front, so there are no surprises at the end of the day.
Typical moving prices in Prague
Most moving companies and independent helpers charge by the hour. Driving within Prague is usually part of the hourly rate; outside the city a charge per kilometre is often added.
| Service | Typical price (2026) |
|---|---|
| Two movers with a van | 1,200–1,800 Kč/h |
| Each extra mover | 350–500 Kč/h |
| Helper for carrying, no vehicle | 300–450 Kč/h |
| Driving outside Prague | 15–25 Kč/km |
| Moving boxes | 30–60 Kč each |
Typical market ranges in 2026. They vary by city and job and are for orientation only, not SkillNav prices.
What a whole flat costs
The easiest way to estimate is in hours. A studio or 1+kk flat with a lift usually takes three to four hours, so roughly 4,000–7,000 Kč in total. A 2+kk to 3+kk flat is more like five to eight hours and 7,000–14,000 Kč.
Czech flat sizes count rooms plus kitchen: 2+kk means two rooms and a kitchenette, 2+1 means two rooms and a separate kitchen. If you only have a furnished flat's worth of boxes, one helper and a smaller van may be enough, which is often much cheaper.
Most companies have a minimum charge, often two hours. For a small move, ask whether you only pay for the time actually worked.
What makes it more expensive
- Stairs without a lift. Some movers charge per floor; otherwise it simply takes longer.
- Parking. If the van cannot stop near the door, everything is carried further. In paid parking zones, agree who pays for parking and whether a spot needs to be reserved.
- Heavy or fragile items. A piano, a safe or a solid wardrobe needs more people and equipment.
- Timing. The end of the month and weekends are the busiest, and some firms add a surcharge.
- Things not packed. Packing on the spot, taking furniture apart and waiting for keys all run on the hourly rate.
How to keep the cost down
Preparation saves the most. Have everything packed and labelled, take apart what you can yourself, check whether the lift can be used and let your neighbours or the building manager know.
If you are moving out of a rented flat, plan the end-of-tenancy cleaning for the same day or the day after. If the flat is not handed back clean, the landlord may deduct cleaning from your deposit.
What to agree before moving day
- Hourly rate or a fixed price, and when the clock starts.
- How many people come and whether the van, driving and boxes are included.
- Floors, lift and where the van will park.
- How you pay: cash or bank transfer, and when.
- What happens if something gets damaged. Companies usually have liability insurance; with private help, agree this beforehand.