Here's who we are, so you can weigh the advice: MoverMate is a NIWO-licensed van-and-driver service that has done 800+ moves. We charge €49/hour with a 1.5-hour minimum (€73.50), van and driver always included, and transport billed separately. You book over WhatsApp, and same-day help is usually possible. We're a street-level service, which matters later — keep reading.
For a large household or international move, look at Student Verhuis Service (Amsterdam), StudentVerhuizers (Den Haag), or Atlas International Movers (Rijsenhout). They bring crews, moving lifts, packing, and overseas logistics. For a small or mid-size move, a studio, a student room, or an IKEA pickup, that's where MoverMate fits instead.
Which moving companies are best for a big or international move in the Netherlands?
If you're moving a whole house, need packing done for you, require a moving lift, or you're relocating abroad, a full-service firm beats a man-with-a-van every time. The three below are genuinely good at exactly that, and each suits a slightly different job. We checked their services and public review profiles on 27 October 2026.
Student Verhuis Service (Amsterdam) — best for big household and lift-required moves
Operating since 2009, Student Verhuis Service runs a large fleet out of Amsterdam, with locations listed in Rotterdam, Utrecht and Groningen. They cover full-service moves, house clearances, furniture transport, handyman help, and moving lifts that reach up to the 5th floor. They also handle business and international moves across Western Europe.
On Trustpilot they held an average around 4.8 out of 5 from roughly 1,150 reviews when we checked (27 October 2026). What to check before booking: get the lift, crew size, and floor access written into the quote, since those drive the final price.
StudentVerhuizers (Den Haag) — best for Den Haag moves and clearances
Based in Den Haag, StudentVerhuizers pairs students with experienced movers and says it operates 365 days a year locally. Their services include emergency and renovation moves, moving lifts for hard-to-reach homes, house clearances (ontruiming), and odd jobs. That mix makes them handy when timing is tight in the Den Haag area.
They carry solid public ratings on review platforms such as Trustoo and Trustpilot (checked 27 October 2026); confirm the current score yourself before you commit. What to check before booking: a few reviewers mention the final bill coming in above the estimate, so ask for the quote and hourly rate in writing.
Atlas International Movers (Rijsenhout) — best for international and corporate relocations
Atlas International Movers, based in Rijsenhout near Schiphol, is built for national and international relocations. They offer full packing, door-to-door service, short and long-term storage, office moves, and destination services like home and school search or setting up utilities. For a family move abroad or a corporate relocation, this is the right category of company.
On The Feedback Company they showed about 9.1 out of 10 from 153 reviews when we checked (27 October 2026). What to check before booking: a few reviews mention damage and communication gaps, so confirm the insurance cover and ask who your English-speaking contact is if something goes wrong.
What if you only need a van and a driver for a small move?
If your move is a studio, a single room, a few boxes, or one big item, you don't need a seven-person crew — you need a van, a driver, and an honest hourly rate. That's exactly what MoverMate does. We charge €49/hour with a 1.5-hour minimum (€73.50), van and driver always included, and transport costs billed separately. The total depends on time, distance, fuel, and how complex the move is.
We're built for students, expats, and young professionals doing small-to-medium moves. You book and chat over WhatsApp, same-day help is usually possible, and we cover 24 Dutch cities from our Den Haag, Amsterdam, and Enschede bases. We've completed 800+ moves, and we're NIWO-licensed. Need to collect a wardrobe from IKEA or a sofa off Marktplaats? That's our bread and butter. See our man-with-a-van service and student moving service pages for the details.
One honest limit: we load and unload at street level. If there's no elevator, we ask you to bring items down to the van, and we'll help carry up stairs only if the day's schedule allows. That keeps the price low and predictable — but it's not the same as a full-service crew, and we'd rather you know that now.
How do these movers compare side by side?
Here's the quick version. Review scores were checked on 27 October 2026 and will change over time, so verify the current number before you book.
| Company | Best for | Lift | Packing | Int'l | Booking | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Verhuis Service | Big household & lift moves | Yes | Yes | Yes | Phone / website quote | Quote-based |
| StudentVerhuizers | Last-minute Den Haag moves & clearances | Yes | Yes | No | Phone / website quote | Quote-based |
| Atlas International Movers | International & corporate relocations | Crew | Yes | Yes | Survey / quote | Quote-based |
| MoverMate | Small-to-medium moves, rooms, IKEA/Marktplaats pickups | No | No | No | WhatsApp, same-day | €49/hr, 1.5-hr min (€73.50), transport separate |
Tip: on a phone, swipe the table left/right to see every column.
Which one should you choose?
Let's make it concrete. Match your situation to the scenario closest to it.
- A 3-bedroom family move with packing: go with Student Verhuis Service or Atlas. You want a crew, boxes packed, and furniture handled start to finish.
- Moving out of a student room or studio: MoverMate. A van, a driver, and an hourly rate beat paying full-service for a few boxes and a bed.
- An IKEA wardrobe or Marktplaats sofa pickup: MoverMate. One item, one van, booked on WhatsApp, often same day. See our IKEA pickup service.
- A top-floor flat with no elevator and heavy furniture: Student Verhuis Service or StudentVerhuizers — you need a moving lift, which we don't offer.
- Moving to Germany or abroad: Atlas International Movers. Customs, overseas logistics, and destination services are their job, not ours.
- A same-day, last-minute small move: MoverMate (anywhere in our 24 cities) or StudentVerhuizers (Den Haag area).
Who should not book MoverMate?
We'll say it plainly, because booking the wrong service wastes everyone's day. Don't book MoverMate if you need a full house move with several movers, a professional packing service, a moving lift, or someone to carry heavy furniture up several flights of stairs. For any of those, one of the three companies above is the better, safer choice.
Book MoverMate when you want a small-to-medium move done simply: transparent hourly pricing, a van and driver included, WhatsApp booking, flexible and same-day timing, and street-level loading. That's the lane we're good in, and we'll tell you honestly when your move belongs in someone else's.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best moving company in the Netherlands?
There's no single best — it depends on your move. For big household or lift moves, Student Verhuis Service is strong; for international and corporate relocations, Atlas International Movers; for last-minute Den Haag moves, StudentVerhuizers. For small moves and pickups, MoverMate at €49/hour is usually the better fit.
How much does MoverMate cost for a small move?
MoverMate charges €49/hour with a 1.5-hour minimum, so €73.50 to start, with a van and driver always included and transport billed separately. The final total depends on time, distance, fuel, and how complex the move is. Message us on WhatsApp for a quick quote.
Do I need a moving lift, and does MoverMate offer one?
You need a moving lift for heavy furniture in a high floor with no elevator or a narrow staircase. MoverMate does not offer a lift; we load at street level, if elevator is missing. For lift-required moves, Student Verhuis Service or StudentVerhuizers are better suited and rent lifts that reach several floors up.
Who should I use for an international move from the Netherlands?
For a move abroad, use a dedicated international mover such as Atlas International Movers, which handles packing, door-to-door transport, storage, and destination services. MoverMate operates only within the Netherlands across 24 cities, so an overseas relocation is outside what we do.
Can I get a same-day mover in the Netherlands?
Yes. MoverMate can usually arrange same-day help, booked over WhatsApp, across the 24 cities we cover from Den Haag, Amsterdam, and Enschede. In the Den Haag area, StudentVerhuizers also advertises emergency and last-minute moves 365 days a year.
