The Complete UK Moving Guide

Every Giant Van quote for a Germany removal is itemised so you can see exactly what you are paying for.

Here is how the pricing typically breaks down.

The base transport cost covers the vehicle, fuel, road tolls (Germany's motorway system includes commercial vehicle tolls), and the driver's time.

For a standard two-bedroom move from London to Berlin, this typically represents around 60 to 70 per cent of the total quote.

Packing materials are priced separately if you opt for our full packing service.

Double-walled boxes, wardrobe cartons, and mattress covers are charged at cost. Many customers supply their own boxes for smaller items and ask us to handle fragile and valuable pieces only.

Insurance is included as standard up to a declared value threshold.

Extended goods-in-transit cover is available for high-value items such as antiques, artwork, and specialist equipment. We recommend declaring accurate replacement values at the time of booking, not after an incident.

Disassembly and reassembly of large furniture is available on request.

This is particularly useful for beds, wardrobes, and modular shelving that cannot go through doorways intact.

Storage is available at our UK depot if your German property is not ready on arrival day.

We offer a flexible weekly rate with no minimum term. To get an accurate quote, call or fill in the online form with your postcode, destination city, and approximate volume.

Since January 2021, moving from the UK to Germany involves customs processes that did not exist when the UK was in the EU.

These are straightforward to manage but require some preparation.

You must complete a UK export declaration and a German import declaration for your personal household goods.

Germany allows duty-free import of personal effects for people who have been resident outside the EU for at least 12 consecutive months. You will need to provide evidence of your UK residence (utility bills or bank statements covering the past year) and a completed inventory list of the goods you are moving.

As a British national moving to Germany to live and work, you will need a residence permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis) or, if you plan to work, a work visa or the EU Blue Card if your employer qualifies you for it.

Your HR team or a local immigration adviser can confirm which category applies to your situation.

Driving in Germany with a UK licence is permitted for short stays.

Once you are resident, you must exchange your UK driving licence for a German one. Some UK categories exchange directly; others require a practical test. The process takes several weeks, so start it early.

Healthcare in Germany is structured around compulsory health insurance, either public (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung) or private.

Employees are enrolled automatically through their employer. Self-employed people and high earners choose between public and private options. Register as soon as you arrive to avoid a coverage gap.