Moving Boxes for
Hire or Sale
— Delivered Free
Hire moving boxes from $3.25 each with a refundable deposit, or buy new and used boxes to keep. Free next-day delivery in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide with 2-hour delivery windows.
Hire Moving Boxes — Save More & Skip the Disposal Headache
Hiring moving boxes is the most cost-effective option for most house moves. You pay less per box than buying, and when you're done — we come and collect them. No breaking down boxes. No asking neighbours to take them. No filling up the recycling bin.
When you hire, you pay a small refundable deposit per box at checkout — $1.60 per medium box and $2.50 per large box. Return your boxes within 3 months in good condition and every cent comes back to you within 5 business days.
Want to keep some boxes? Simply keep them and forfeit the deposit on those items. No extra invoice. No questions asked.
Hire Moving Boxes →From $3.25/box
Hire heavy-duty moving boxes at a lower per-box cost than buying outright
Refundable Deposit
$1.60 medium · $2.50 large. Fully refunded within 5 business days on return
Keep for 3 Months
Take your time — you have up to 3 months from delivery before return
Free Pickup Included
We come to you when you're ready — no trips to a depot or drop-off point
Keep Some, Return Some
Decide box-by-box. Forfeit deposit only on those you keep — no invoice
Free Top-Up Delivery
Need more boxes mid-move? Second orders over $35 are delivered free
Buy Moving Boxes — New or Used, Yours to Keep Forever
If you're planning to keep your boxes for longer than 3 months, or simply want to own them outright, buying is the right choice. Choose from brand new boxes at full strength or quality-checked used boxes at a lower price.
All moving boxes — new or used — are made from premium virgin (non-recycled) cardboard and quality-checked before delivery. There is no deposit when you buy — the boxes are yours to keep.
Free delivery on purchase orders over $99. Not sure how many you need? Use our box calculator below — and remember, your first top-up order over $35 is delivered free.
Buy Moving Boxes →Brand New Boxes
Full structural strength, never used — maximum protection for your belongings
Used Boxes
Quality-checked and structurally sound — same premium board at a lower price
No Deposit
Pay once, keep forever. No returns, no deposit, no follow-up
Free Delivery $99+
Free next-day delivery on purchase orders of $99 or more
All Sizes Available
Medium, large and porta robe — buy exactly what you need
Virgin Cardboard
Non-recycled, premium-grade board — stronger and more consistent than hardware store boxes
Moving Box Delivery
That Works Around You
Hire A Box delivers moving boxes and packing supplies across Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide with scheduled delivery windows designed for moving customers. Choose a 2-hour delivery window and our driver will be there. Six days a week, 8am–6pm.
Next-day delivery available Monday–Saturday. Need boxes urgently? Call us on 1300 858 446 — same-day may be possible.
2-Hour Delivery Windows
Choose 8–10am, 10–12, 12–2, 2–4 or 4–6pm. You won't wait around all day.
Leave Somewhere Safe
Not going to be home? Tell us where to leave your boxes — at the door, under a carport, or with a neighbour.
Assembly Demo on Delivery
Our driver can quickly show you how to fold and tape boxes for maximum strength.
Call or SMS Ahead
Need a call before arrival? Let us know in your order notes and we'll give you a heads-up.
Free Top-Up Delivery
Ran short mid-move? Second orders over $35 are delivered free to your door.
Free Pickup (Hired Boxes)
When you're done, book online and we'll collect your hired boxes. Free, no hassle.
Not All Moving Boxes Are Equal
The boxes you find at your local hardware store are made from recycled cardboard of inconsistent grade — suitable for light storage, but not always purpose-built for the demands of a full house move.
Hire A Box moving boxes are made from virgin (non-recycled) board at a premium grade — stiffer, more consistent, and far less likely to bow or fail when fully loaded and stacked in a removal truck. Every box passes a durability check before delivery.
| Hire A Box | Hardware Store | |
|---|---|---|
| Cardboard source | Virgin non-recycled board | Recycled, inconsistent grade |
| Board grade | Premium — stiff and reliable | Standard — softer under load |
| Built for moving | Purpose-built for house moves | General storage box |
| Durability tested | Yes — before every delivery | No individual testing |
| Delivered to you | Free next-day delivery | You drive and collect them |
| Hire & return | Yes — deposit refunded | Not available |
How Many Moving Boxes Do I Need?
Most people underestimate how many boxes they need. Use this guide as a starting point — and remember, your first top-up delivery over $35 is free.
Studio / 1 Bedroom
2 Bedrooms
3 Bedrooms
4 Bedrooms
5+ Bedrooms
Detailed Box Breakdown by Home Size
| Home Size | Medium Boxes | Large Boxes | Porta Robe Boxes | Total Approx. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 Bedroom | 15–20 | 5–8 | 1–2 | 20–30 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 25–35 | 8–12 | 2–3 | 35–50 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 35–45 | 12–18 | 3–4 | 50–67 |
| 4 Bedrooms | 45–60 | 18–25 | 4–6 | 67–91 |
| 5+ Bedrooms | 60+ | 25+ | 6+ | 91+ |
* Assumes fully furnished home. Minimalist households can reduce by ~30%. Add 20% for large kitchen, study, or garage.
Not sure exactly how many you need? Order a few extra — returned boxes are collected for free (hire orders) and your first top-up delivery over $35 is free. You can't over-order with Hire A Box.
Order Your Boxes →How to Pack Moving Boxes Like a Professional
Good packing is the difference between a smooth move and a stressful one. Follow these six professional tips to protect your belongings and make unpacking easy.
🏋️ Heavy items in medium boxes
Books, crockery, and tools should go in medium boxes. A large box packed with heavy items becomes impossible to lift safely — and risks splitting the base on the truck.
🫧 Wrap fragile items individually
Use butchers paper or bubble wrap for every fragile piece. Don't rely on items cushioning each other — they won't. Wrap plates vertically, not flat, for extra strength.
📐 Fill boxes to the top
Partially filled boxes collapse when stacked. Fill any gaps with scrunched paper, clothing, or linen before sealing. A firm, square box stacks safely in the truck — a soft one doesn't.
🏷️ Label every box by room AND contents
Write the destination room on all four sides — not just the top. Add a rough contents list so you can prioritise which boxes to open first without unpacking everything.
🎒 Pack a "first night" box last
The last box you pack should be the first you open — kettle, phone charger, toilet paper, a change of clothes, medications. Label it clearly and put it in the car, not the truck.
🔓 Leave a few boxes open for last-minute items
Keep a small number of boxes open for last-minute essentials, but seal completed boxes properly so they stay strong, stack safely, and are ready for moving day.
Ordering Moving Boxes Is Easy
Whether you hire or buy, the process takes minutes. Here's exactly what happens from order to done.
Order Online
Choose your box sizes and quantities at hireabox.com.au
Pick Your Window
Choose a 2-hour delivery window that suits you
Pay Deposit
$1.60/med · $2.50/lg — paid securely at checkout
Delivery Day
Driver delivers to your door within your 2-hour window
Deposit Refunded
Full refund within 5 business days — card or EFT
We Collect Boxes
Driver comes to your new address and counts the boxes
Book Your Pickup
Visit hireabox.com.au/hire-return — takes 60 seconds
Pack & Unpack
Use your boxes for up to 3 months — at your own pace
Choose New or Used
New at full strength or quality-checked used at a lower price
Select Sizes & Qty
Use our bedroom guide to get the right number of boxes
Pay — No Deposit
No deposit. Pay the box price only — free delivery on $99+
Next-Day Delivery
Choose your 2-hour window. Driver delivers to your door.
Pack Your Home
Boxes are yours to keep forever — no return required
Move In & Done
Keep the boxes for storage, the garage, or future moves
Which Moving Box Size Do I Need?
We offer medium and large moving boxes, plus porta robe boxes for hanging clothes.
Medium Moving Box
The workhorse of any move. Best for heavy items — books, crockery, tools, canned goods — and general contents like kitchen items, toys, clothing, and shoes. Keeping heavy things in medium boxes makes them safe to lift.
Large Moving Box
Best for lightweight bulky items: pillows, linen, duvets, lampshades, light blankets. Do not use for heavy items — too difficult to lift safely.
Porta Robe Box
Hanging wardrobe box with metal rail — clothes go in on the hanger and come out on the hanger. No folding, no ironing. Hire deposit: $7 + $2 rail.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Hire or buy — no hidden fees, no surprises. Prices shown are per box. Free delivery thresholds apply.
🔄 Hire — Medium
- 430 × 315 × 317mm
- Keep up to 3 months
- Deposit back in 5 days
- Free pickup included
- Free delivery $65+
- 10% rebate after using Hire A Mover, Packer or Storage*
🔄 Hire — Large
- 430 × 405 × 650mm (tea chest)
- Keep up to 3 months
- Deposit back in 5 days
- Free pickup included
- Free delivery $65+
- 10% rebate after using Hire A Mover, Packer or Storage*
📦 Buy New
- Brand new, never used
- Full structural strength
- No deposit — yours to keep
- Free delivery $99+
- Porta robe $17.95
- 10% rebate after using Hire A Mover, Packer or Storage*
♻️ Buy Used
- Quality-checked before delivery
- Same virgin cardboard board
- Structurally sound — move-ready
- Large (tea chest): $3.95
- Porta robe: ~$14.95
- 10% rebate after using Hire A Mover, Packer or Storage*
Save 10% on your box order — book Hire A Mover, Hire A Packer or Hire Storage, and once that service is completed you receive a 10% rebate on your box order. Maximum one rebate per order. Order your boxes →
Cost of Moving Boxes in Australia (2026)
Real prices based on Hire A Box packages. Hire costs include the refundable deposit — your actual out-of-pocket cost after return is significantly lower. Used boxes cost less than new.
| Home Size | Boxes Included | Hire Package (inc. deposit) |
Net Hire Cost deposit returned |
Buy New (package price) |
Buy Used med $2.95 · lg $3.95 |
With 10% Rebate use Hire A Mover/Packer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 Bed | 15 med + 10 lg | ~$65–$90 | ~$40–$55 | $174.75 | ~$83.75 boxes only |
$157.28 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 25 med + 20 lg | ~$120–$160 | ~$75–$100 | $267.75 | ~$152.75 boxes only |
$240.98 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 35 med + 25 lg + 3 robes | ~$185–$240 | ~$115–$150 | $421.85 | ~$246.85 boxes only |
$379.67 |
| 4 Bedrooms | 50 med + 35 lg + 4 robes | ~$280–$360 | ~$175–$225 | $587.55 | ~$345.55 boxes only |
$528.80 |
| 5 Bedrooms | 60 med + 45 lg + 5 robes | ~$360–$450 | ~$225–$280 | $698.50 | ~$429.50 boxes only |
$628.65 |
Cardboard Moving Boxes vs Plastic Crates
People often ask whether plastic crates or cardboard boxes are better for moving. Here's the honest comparison.
| Factor | Cardboard Moving Boxes (Hire A Box) | Plastic Moving Crates (Hire) | Hardware Store Boxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost per box/crate | Low — from $3.25/box | High — typically $5–$8/crate/week | Low — but inconsistent quality |
| Stackability in truck | Excellent — flat edges stack perfectly | Good | Poor — recycled board bows under load |
| Weight | Light — easy to carry | Heavy — 3–4kg empty | Light |
| Fit irregular items | Yes — packing paper fills all gaps | Fixed shape — gaps remain | Yes |
| Deposit/cost recovery | Deposit fully refunded on return | Hire cost — no refund | None — no deposit |
| Environmental | 100% recyclable cardboard | Reusable plastic | Recyclable but often recycled board |
| Available same/next day | Yes — Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide | Variable by operator | Yes — but you collect |
Trusted by Australian Movers Since 2009
Hire A Box was founded in 2009 with one idea: make getting moving boxes easier, cheaper, and less wasteful. More than 42,000 Australian households and businesses have ordered their moving boxes through us.
Hire A Box offers hire with a fully refundable deposit, free next-day delivery with 2-hour windows, and free box collection — all in one service.
Hire A Box is proudly part of the Hire Group — a family of moving and storage services including Hire A Mover, Hire A Packer, and Hire Storage — so you can handle your entire move in one place.
Moving Box Delivery Across Australia
We deliver moving boxes and packing supplies to households and businesses across four Australian cities — with 2-hour delivery windows, six days a week.
Moving Boxes Sydney
CBD, Eastern Suburbs, North Shore, Inner West, Western Sydney, Hills District and more.
Sydney →Moving Boxes Melbourne
CBD, Inner North, Inner South, Bayside, Eastern Suburbs, Western Suburbs and more.
Melbourne →Moving Boxes Perth
CBD, Northern Suburbs, Southern Suburbs, Eastern Suburbs, Swan Valley and more.
Perth →Moving Boxes Adelaide
CBD, Inner East, North Adelaide, Southern Suburbs, Hills and more.
Adelaide →📦 Moving Boxes Sydney
Hire A Box delivers moving boxes and packing supplies across the Sydney metro area — from the CBD to the furthest suburbs. Next-day delivery is available 6 days a week. Choose a 2-hour window and our driver will deliver to your door — or leave boxes somewhere safe if you're not home.
Popular Sydney suburbs we deliver to:
📦 Moving Boxes Melbourne
Hire A Box delivers moving boxes and packing materials across the Melbourne metro area — including the CBD and all surrounding suburbs. Next-day delivery available 6 days a week with a 2-hour delivery window of your choice.
Popular Melbourne suburbs we deliver to:
📦 Moving Boxes Perth
Looking for moving boxes in Perth? Hire A Box delivers packing boxes and moving supplies across the Perth metro area. Next-day delivery available with a 2-hour window that fits your schedule.
Popular Perth suburbs we deliver to:
📦 Moving Boxes Adelaide
Hire A Box delivers moving boxes and packing supplies across the Adelaide metro area. Next-day delivery available 6 days a week. Choose your 2-hour window and we'll take care of the rest.
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Moving Box Questions — Answered
Everything you need to know about hiring or buying moving boxes in Australia.
Complete Your Entire Move In One Place
Hire A Box is part of the Hire Group — Australia's family of moving services. Order your boxes, then get a quote for professional packers and movers at the same time. Complete a Hire Group service and receive a 10% rebate on your box order.
Hire A Mover
Book Hire A Mover and receive a 10% rebate on your box order once your move is complete*
Get a quote for professional removalists when you order your boxes. No need to contact a separate company — the Hire Group handles boxes and the move.
- Furniture removals — any home size
- Storage available from $220/month
- Office and commercial relocations
- From $220/hr — upfront pricing
Hire A Packer
Book Hire A Packer and receive a 10% rebate on your box order once your packing service is complete*
Don't want to pack yourself? Hire A Packer sends professional packers to your home — 2 packers for 4 hours from $680. Quote available when you order your boxes.
- 2 packers for 4 hrs from $680
- 3 packers for 5 hrs from $1,275
- Full or partial packing service
- Unpacking at destination available
🎉 Use a Hire Group service and get 10% back on your boxes
Order your boxes, then book Hire A Mover, Hire A Packer or Hire Storage. Once that service is completed, you receive a 10% rebate on your box order. Maximum one rebate per order.