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Moving from the UK to Europe has become more complex since Brexit, but the right removal company can make all the difference. In this guide, we break down the best European removal companies, what to expect in terms of logistics and import rules, and top destinations to consider. Read more and start your European move on the right foot.
Moving to anywhere in Europe from the UK has become a bit more challenging since Brexit. Having a professional European removal company helping you with packing, moving, and declarations can make your move much less stressful.
Have a look at our European removal companies in detail below, or conduct your own research.
Services: International removals, national moving, excess baggage
Services: International removals, national moving, excess baggage, man & van. Car & vehicle transport, piano transport, art transport
Services: International removals, excess baggage, pinao transport, art transport
Services: International removals, national moving, excess baggage, man & van, car & vehicle transport, piano transport, art transport
Cost of road freight from the UK to popular European countries for 20ft to 40ft containers:
| Destination | Cost of Road Freight |
| France | £880 – £1,415 |
| Germany | £879 – £3,239 |
| Spain | £1,026 – £2,155 |
| Italy | £800 – £3,000 |
| Netherlands | £600 – £756 |
| Belgium | £860 – £1,460 |
*These costs are approximate estimates and vary based on seasonality, volume, and distance.
Factors Influencing Costs:
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| Portugal | Portugal offers a warm climate, affordable living, a strong expat presence, digital nomad visas, and beautiful nature and coastlines |
| Spain | Spain is known for its vibrant culture, beach-city life, great healthcare, and opportune environment for creatives and entrepreneurs. |
| Germany | Germany has a strong startup scene, a high quality of life, many cities with artsy environments, and great housing opportunities. |
| The Netherlands | English is widely spoken in the Netherlands, making it expat-friendly. The country has a bike-friendly lifestyle and is known for its liberal values |
| Denmark | Denmark is one of the safest countries in Europe, offers an excellent work-life balance, and has high salaries compared to the rest of Europe. |
| Austria | Austria is known for its beautiful nature, having some of the most liveable cities in the world, great healthcare and public transport systems. |
Do you find import regulations confusing? Don’t worry, professional moving companies operating between the UK and EU are well aware of the rules and will help you. However, we also offer standard explanations below
Since Brexit, the UK is no longer an EU country, which means that all goods imported must be declared at customs.
If you don’t qualify for duty-free imports, you must pay customs and VAT (20-25%) on your imports.
Each European country has different rules on restricted items, which you can find on each country’s customs page. The most common ones are:
All vehicles imported to an EU country must meet the EU emission and safety standards. You will also need:
We think that by now you have a good sense of what to consider when thinking about a European removal or why it’s beneficial to hire a European removal company. If you’re left with any questions, have a look at our FAQs below, and the related articles for more information.
