Removals in
Alicante
What the permit costs, how much notice it needs, and why the street decides the price.
A street occupation permit is required in Alicante. EUR 1.29/m2/day on first-category streets, down to EUR 0.39 on fifth. Monthly, EUR 39.00 down to EUR 11.70 per square metre. You need a permit at both addresses, not one. Origin and destination are two separate occupations of the public way, on two streets, often in two different municipalities, with two fees and two notice periods. Almost no competitor page says this.
The street occupation permit in Alicante
Street occupation permitYou need a permit at both addresses, not one. Origin and destination are two separate occupations of the public way, on two streets, often in two different municipalities, with two fees and two notice periods. Almost no competitor page says this.
Source: the ordinance text.
What Alicante is like for a removals lorry
The real accessThe old town and Santa Cruz are narrow and steep: shuttle-van territory, not big-lorry territory. In Playa de San Juan and Albufereta it is the lift that decides the job, not the street.
What makes a move in Alicante cost more
The last 50 metresOn this coast a removal is priced by the last fifty metres, not by the distance driven. Volume sets the base rate; what turns EUR 400 into EUR 700 is whether the lorry can park at the door, whether there is a lift, and whether a furniture hoist is needed.
| Situation | Typical surcharge | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sin ascensor, por planta | 30 - 60 EUR | CONFLICT |
| Porteo largo o gestión de la reserva de calle | 40 - 100 EUR | SECONDARY |
| Plataforma elevadora, primera hora | 120 - 180 EUR | SECONDARY |
| Plataforma elevadora, día completo | 75 - 380 EUR | SECONDARY |
| Recargo de fin de semana | +15% a +25% | SECONDARY |
| Mudanza completa con elevador incluido | 500 - 1.000 EUR | SECONDARY |
Ranges published by operators in 2026, not survey data. A removals price with no volume in cubic metres and no date is not data.
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Reference prices
Verified pricesRanges published by operators in 2026, not survey data. A removals price with no volume in cubic metres and no date is not data.
| Item | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Full house move, per cubic metre | GBP 120 - 200/m3 | SECONDARY |
| A single cubic metre on its own The minimum-charge effect. It is why small moves look extortionate per unit. | GBP 250 - 600/m3 | SECONDARY |
| Part load, around 5 m3 | GBP 650 - 1,250 | SECONDARY |
| Part load, general range | GBP 700 - 2,000 | SECONDARY |
| Shared load or groupage | GBP 1,500 - 3,500 | SECONDARY |
| Dedicated vehicle | GBP 3,500 - 7,000 | SECONDARY |
| Full household, door to door | GBP 2,500 - 7,000 | SECONDARY |
| Three-bed house, around 30 m3 | upwards of GBP 6,000 | SECONDARY |
| Part-load saving against a dedicated vehicle Most sources cluster at 15-30%. | roughly 10-35% | CONFLICT |
| Road transit time Publish by service type, never as a single number. | 4-14 days; 3-7 days driven | CONFLICT |
Specific to Alicante
What to knowAlicante is the only municipality in the province that publishes a removals tariff as a heading of its own, across five street bands. Ask which band your street is in: first to fifth is more than a threefold difference.
Questions about moving in Alicante
Frequently askedDo I need a permit to move house in Alicante?
Yes. EUR 1.29/m2/day on first-category streets, down to EUR 0.39 on fifth. Monthly, EUR 39.00 down to EUR 11.70 per square metre. You need a permit at both addresses, not one. Origin and destination are two separate occupations of the public way, on two streets, often in two different municipalities, with two fees and two notice periods. Almost no competitor page says this.
What does the moving permit cost in Alicante?
EUR 1.29/m2/day on first-category streets, down to EUR 0.39 on fifth. Monthly, EUR 39.00 down to EUR 11.70 per square metre. Ask for the amount to appear in the written quote: Spanish rules require the quote to state explicitly whether fees and permits are included.
How far in advance do I have to apply?
Request at least 72 hours ahead. Cancellation or a date change is possible up to 48 hours before the occupation.
Do I need a permit at the destination address too?
You need a permit at both addresses, not one. Origin and destination are two separate occupations of the public way, on two streets, often in two different municipalities, with two fees and two notice periods. Almost no competitor page says this. Moving within Alicante means two applications to the same town hall; moving between municipalities means two different town halls with two different ordinances.
Can a large lorry reach my door in Alicante?
The old town and Santa Cruz are narrow and steep: shuttle-van territory, not big-lorry territory. In Playa de San Juan and Albufereta it is the lift that decides the job, not the street.
What happens if I move without a permit?
It is unauthorised occupation of the public domain and it is penalised. Fines above EUR 500 are cited, with a tow-away risk, though the exact amount depends on each municipality's ordinance. The practical problem arrives before the fine: with no signed reservation there is nowhere to put the lorry on the day.
What does a move in Alicante cost?
A two or three-bedroom flat moving within the province sits in the EUR 350 to 800 band, which is the figure two independent sources agree on. Access surcharges go on top: no lift is EUR 30 to 60 per floor at each end; a furniture hoist is EUR 120 to 180 for the first hour.
When is it cheapest to move in Alicante?
Month end, Fridays and July-August are the three expensive moments. Mid-month, Tuesday to Thursday, October to April is when the same move costs less and there is availability. If you can choose, a Tuesday in mid-October will cost you noticeably less than a Friday at the end of July, and you will actually find availability.
What is different about Alicante?
Alicante is the only municipality in the province that publishes a removals tariff as a heading of its own, across five street bands. Ask which band your street is in: first to fifth is more than a threefold difference.