How Much Does Truckload Shipping Cost for a Cottage Closing in Ontario?

In Ontario, a cottage closing by LTL typically runs from about $250 to $900 for a few pallets, a partial truckload from about $600 to $1,600, and a full truckload from about $900 to $3,000 or more depending on distance, truck size and access. Final pricing depends on the lane, season and loading help required.

Estimated Price Ranges

| Service | Typical cottage load | Estimated range (CAD) | |---|---|---| | Pickup truck or cargo van | 1 to 5 large items | $150 to $450 | | LTL shipping | 1 to 6 pallets | $250 to $900 | | Partial truckload (PTL) | 6 to 12 pallets | $600 to $1,600 | | Full truckload (FTL) | 12+ pallets or full cottage | $900 to $3,000+ | These ranges are planning estimates, not quotes.

What Moves the Price

1. **Distance** - Muskoka to Toronto is cheaper than Haliburton to Ottawa 2. **Truck size** - 16 ft, 26 ft or 53 ft 3. **Access** - gravel roads, steep driveways and ferry stops add time 4. **Loading help** - driver-assist is cheaper than a full crew 5. **Season** - October rates rise with demand 6. **Flexibility** - mid-week dates are often cheaper than weekends

How to Lower Your Cost

- Book four or more weeks ahead - Combine items with a neighbour - Donate or sell items you do not need at home - Consolidate boxes into fewer, well-built pallets

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is FTL cheaper per pallet than LTL?

Once you have roughly 10 or more pallets, yes.

Are fuel surcharges included?

Ask your carrier. Many quote all-in rates, others add fuel separately.

Do prices rise in October?

Yes. Cottage closing demand pushes rates up in the last three weeks of October.