# How much do moving boxes cost?
1st Choice Packaging · Updated 10 November 2026

A strong double-wall moving box costs roughly **£2.75 for a medium** and **£3.75 for a large** when you buy them one at a time from us. Packing a whole home, with tape, paper and bubble wrap, comes to about **£129 for a 1 bed flat** up to **£399 for a 4 to 5 bed house** as a kit. Here's the detail, using our current prices.

## Single box and packing prices

| Item | Price |

| [medium removal box](https://1stchoicepackaging.co.uk/medium-removal-box/) | £2.75 |

| [large removal box](https://1stchoicepackaging.co.uk/large-removal-box/) | £3.75 |

| [wardrobe box with hanging rail](https://1stchoicepackaging.co.uk/wardrobe-box/) | £13.95 |

| [brown packing tape](https://1stchoicepackaging.co.uk/packing-tape/) | £2.59 |

| [packing paper, 5 kg](https://1stchoicepackaging.co.uk/packing-paper/) | £11.95 |

| [bubble wrap roll, 25 m](https://1stchoicepackaging.co.uk/bubble-wrap/) | £14.49 |

Delivery is free on orders over £65, next working day if you order by 12pm (Mon–Fri).

## Cost to pack a whole home

Our complete kits include boxes, wardrobe boxes, tape, paper, bubble wrap, mattress bags and a tape gun. Bought one by one, the same items cost more:

| Home | Kit price | Same items bought separately | You save |

| [1 bedroom moving kit](https://1stchoicepackaging.co.uk/1-bedroom-moving-kit/) (28 boxes) | **£129** | £152.05 | £23.05 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [2 bedroom moving kit](https://1stchoicepackaging.co.uk/2-bedroom-moving-kit/) (40 boxes) | **£179** | £231.74 | £52.74 |
| [3 bedroom moving kit](https://1stchoicepackaging.co.uk/3-bedroom-moving-kit/) (60 boxes) | **£239** | £327.47 | £88.47 |
| [4 bedroom moving kit](https://1stchoicepackaging.co.uk/4-bedroom-moving-kit/) (87 boxes) | **£299** | £455.94 | £156.94 |
| [5 bedroom moving kit](https://1stchoicepackaging.co.uk/5-bedroom-moving-kit/) (120 boxes) | **£399** | £590.22 | £191.22 |

**Packing tip:** Not sure which size? Our [box calculator](https://1stchoicepackaging.co.uk/box-calculator/) works it out room by room, and you can add extra items to any kit before you check out.

## What makes packing cost more

- **Lots of books, crockery or tools.** Heavy things need more medium boxes, because a large box full of books is too heavy to lift.

- **Fragile items.** Glasses, pictures and mirrors need extra paper, bubble wrap or special boxes.

- **A full loft or garage.** These can add a lot of boxes on their own, so check them before you order.

- **Cheap boxes that fail.** Single-wall or second-hand boxes can split when stacked, and replacing broken items costs far more than the box did.

## Is it cheaper to get free boxes?

Supermarket boxes are free but come in odd sizes, are often single wall, and you rarely get enough of the same size to stack safely. They work for a few light things. For a whole home, most people end up buying at least the medium and large boxes. See [where to get moving boxes](https://1stchoicepackaging.co.uk/guides/where-to-get-moving-boxes/) for the pros and cons.

## Questions

**How much is a moving box in the UK?**
Our double-wall medium removal box is £2.75 and a large is £3.75, with free next working day delivery on orders over £65.

**How much does it cost to pack a 3 bedroom house?**
Our complete kit for a 2 to 3 bed home is £239 with 60 boxes, tape, paper, bubble wrap, mattress bags and a tape gun. The same items bought separately come to £327.47.

**Is a moving kit cheaper than buying boxes separately?**
Yes. Our complete kits cost less than buying the same items one by one, from £23.05 less for a 1 bed kit to £191.22 less for the 5 bed kit.

**Do I need to pay for delivery?**
Delivery is free on orders over £65. Smaller orders can pay a small top-up to reach the minimum.

## Shop for this
[3 bedroom moving kit £239.00](https://1stchoicepackaging.co.uk/3-bedroom-moving-kit/) [Medium removal box £2.75](https://1stchoicepackaging.co.uk/medium-removal-box/) [Large removal box £3.75](https://1stchoicepackaging.co.uk/large-removal-box/)
[Work out how many boxes](https://1stchoicepackaging.co.uk/box-calculator/)

## More moving guides
Guide

### [Where to get moving boxes](https://1stchoicepackaging.co.uk/guides/where-to-get-moving-boxes/)
Free boxes from supermarkets and friends versus buying new: what works, what doesn’t, and a sensible mix.

Guide

### [Last-minute packing: how to pack in a few days](https://1stchoicepackaging.co.uk/guides/last-minute-packing-for-moving/)
A fast plan for packing a home in two or three days, from ordering supplies today to the final night.

Guide

### [How many moving boxes do I need?](https://1stchoicepackaging.co.uk/guides/how-many-boxes-do-i-need/)
Box counts by home size and by room, and what pushes the number up or down.

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Source: https://1stchoicepackaging.co.uk/guides/how-much-do-moving-boxes-cost/ · 1st Choice Packaging, 75 Tollerford Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9BW · hello@1stchoicepackaging.co.uk