|---| | 1-bed flat | £1,500–£2,800 | | 2-bed home | £2,000–£4,000 | | 3-bed home | £3,500–£6,500 | | 4-bed home | £5,000–£8,500 |
These are door-to-door figures for mainland Spain, including the crossing, tolls and standard customs paperwork. Island destinations are quoted on request — they add a ferry leg and a surcharge.
Part-load costs by volume
| Volume | What it holds (roughly) | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| A few items | boxes + one or two furniture pieces | from ~£500 |
| 5m³ | a studio’s contents | ~£1,000–£1,100 |
| 10m³ | a one-bed flat | ~£1,250–£1,400 |
| 15m³ | a small two-bed | ~£1,750–£2,000 |
Part loads share the vehicle — you pay for your space, not the whole van. How part loads work →
Dedicated van costs
A dedicated 20–30m³ vehicle — your goods only, direct routing, 2–4 days door to door — typically runs £2,300–£3,300 to mainland Spain. It’s the right call for full households, tight dates, or anything that shouldn’t share a van.
What’s included in a removals quote
A proper UK–Spain quote includes the ferry or tunnel crossing, fuel and tolls, driver loading/unloading, standard customs paperwork, and goods-in-transit insurance. If a cheap quote is silent on any of those, that’s where the “extras” will appear later. Ask every remover the same question: what’s not included?
7 things that change your price
- Volume — the biggest single factor; be honest with the estimate.
- Access at both ends — stairs, lifts, long carries, and narrow streets that need a shuttle vehicle.
- Dates — September is the corridor’s peak month; flexible dates always price better.
- Dedicated vs shared — speed costs; sharing saves.
- Destination — islands and remote inland spots add legs.
- Packing service — professional export wrapping adds cost and protects everything.
- Storage — either end, if your dates don’t line up.
The wider cost of moving to Spain
The removal is one line in the budget. Visas, an NIE number, healthcare arrangements and a rental deposit all sit alongside it — our complete moving-to-Spain guide → walks through the lot, and the requirements guide → covers the paperwork specifically.
How to pay less
- Take a part load if you’re under ~15m³ — it’s the single biggest saving.
- Ask about backload dates — especially relevant moving back from Spain →, where return-trip space is discounted.
- Be flexible on dates and avoid the September rush if you can.
- Declutter before you quote — every cubic metre you don’t move is money kept.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to move a 3-bed house to Spain? Typically £3,500–£6,500 door to door in 2026, depending on volume, access and dates.
What does a part load to Spain cost? About £1,000–£1,100 for 5m³ and £1,250–£1,400 for 10m³; small consignments start from ~£500.
Why do quotes vary so much between companies? Different inclusions (crossing, tolls, insurance), different routing (dedicated vs shared), and different survey accuracy. Compare like for like — ask what’s excluded.
Is September more expensive? Yes — it’s the corridor’s busiest month. Book 6–8 weeks ahead for September dates, or move either side of it.
Are ferry costs and tolls included? In a proper quote, yes. Always confirm — it’s the classic hidden extra.
How accurate are online quotes? As accurate as the volume estimate behind them. A video or in-person survey turns an estimate into a firm price.