Moving to the Netherlands from Canada
The Netherlands is a natural fit for many Canadians relocating to Europe, English-friendly, internationally connected, and home to a large expat community. Moving from Canada to the Netherlands involves Atlantic sea freight of 2 to 3 weeks from East Coast ports, and Rotterdam, one of the world’s largest container ports, means logistics on the Dutch side are efficient. What varies significantly is cost and quality between moving companies.
What does it cost to move from Canada to the Netherlands?
- Shared container (LCL): from approximately CAD 2,500-5,000, ideal for smaller households or individual furniture pieces
- 20ft container (FCL): from approximately CAD 4,500-8,000, suits a 2-3 bedroom household
- 40ft container: from approximately CAD 7,500-13,000, for larger households or combined shipments
These are indicative ranges. The most reliable way to find the right price is to compare quotes from specialist companies directly, prices for the same route can differ by hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars between providers.
Our vetted moving partners
Every company in our network is assessed on their Canada-Netherlands route experience, knowledge of Dutch and EU customs procedures, and verified customer reviews. You get matched exclusively with companies that have handled this corridor before, not generalists figuring it out for the first time.
How it works
- Complete our form with your Canadian city, Dutch destination, shipment volume, and preferred timeline
- Receive quotes from up to 5 vetted moving companies within 1 working day
- Compare and choose, then book directly with your preferred company
