The Best and Worst Times to Move in NYC

Moving Question – When is the Best Time to Move in NYC?

When packing to move to or within New York, there are a lot of things to consider. Where will you be moving to? Will you need to downsize? Should you hire moving professionals? In the chaos of prepping for a move, it’s easy to forget the importance of choosing when your move will happen. While professional movers will always save you stress and time when it comes to moving, the time of day, week, month, and year can impact your moving experience. Knowing the best time to move can save you both money and stress.

The Less Busy, the Better

The time of day – While movers will always cater to your schedule, you might want to consider altering your plans for moving day. Particularly on weekdays, the amount of traffic from both people and cars greatly increases around the end of the workday (usually 4 pm-6 pm). If you’re looking to make your move run a bit smoother, consider moving during typical working hours.

The day of the week- Generally speaking, the best days of the week to move are Monday-Thursday. Many people have off from work or school on weekends, making them the most popular days for moving. As a result, many movers book up fast, and you may even have to pay a little more to move during the weekends. If you’re looking to save some money and to have more flexibility, moving during the week is a good choice.

The day of the month – Due to the typical rental lease ending at the end or beginning of a month, the last and first days of any given month are the busiest for movers. As a result, the best time of the month to move is mid-month, somewhere around the 15^th. The lower demand for professional movers around the middle of a month makes it easier to book your move as opposed to the very end or very beginning of a month.

Best month of the year – The busy season for movers is typically between May and September, so if you have the luxury of being able to choose which month you’d prefer to move, consider moving during the fall and winter. Not only will professional movers be easier to book during the off-season, but it might save you some money as well.

Moving with Shleppers

Not everyone gets to choose exactly when they want to move; that’s why Shleppers’ full-service movers work on your schedule! Visit the Shleppers website for a FREE QUOTE or call us at 800-847-4537 today!