Free moving boxes with every move
For every move ordered, Herkules-Trans Bt. provides the moving boxes free of charge, against a deposit. You do not need to buy or rent boxes. Packing materials appear as a separate item in the quote.
Why do we give the boxes for free?
Good-quality boxes of a uniform size mean faster loading and safer transport for us too: the multi-layer hard cardboard boxes can be stacked tightly and secured in the cargo area. And for you, it is one cost item less in the move.
How do our free boxes work?
We charge no rental or usage fee for the boxes, only a deposit: just like a returnable bottle, you get the deposit back when you return the boxes. The deposit depends on the box type; we state the exact amount in our quote.
- Collection at our site: you can collect them in person at a pre-arranged time; you only pay the deposit.
- Delivery and return: if you ask, we take the boxes to the address you give us and bring them back for the same fee. We quote this fee in our offer once we know the address.
- Return: normally within 30 days. You bring the boxes back to our site, or ask us to collect them.
Packing materials (adhesive tape, wrap, corrugated paper, tissue paper) are not included in the moving hourly rate: listed as a separate item in the quote.
What size moving boxes do we provide?
We use four sizes, all made of multi-layer heavy-duty cardboard, which stack tightly and can be secured in the cargo area.
| Box | Size | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Book box | Size40 × 40 × 40 cm | Best forbooks, folders, documents, heavy small items |
| Standard box | Size60 × 40 × 40 cm | Best forclothes, crockery, fragile items, kitchenware |
| Wardrobe box | Size62 × 55 × 137 cm and 62 × 55 × 100 cm | Best forclothes on hangers with a hanging rail, no need to fold |
| Large box | Size80 × 60 × 60 cm | Best forbedding, pillows, soft toys, light items |
In addition to the boxes, we also provide tape, bubble wrap, stretch film, corrugated paper and tissue paper for fragile items. More: additional services.
How many boxes does a flat need?
We estimate this at the free on-site survey or by video call, based on the rooms and the amount of books, clothes and kitchenware, and agree the required quantity in advance. An average apartment needs several dozen boxes, so buying them costs tens of thousands of forints. If it turns out you need more, just let us know and we will bring extra.
Renting, buying or free moving boxes: what's the difference?
| Buying from a DIY store | Box rental | Herkules-Trans | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Buying from a DIY storepaid per box, a significant sum for several dozen boxes | Box rentaldaily or weekly fee, deposit | Herkules-Transfree with every booked move |
| Delivery | Buying from a DIY storeyou have to take them home yourself | Box rentaloften for an extra fee | Herkules-Transdelivered to your old address, collected from your new address |
| Deadline | Buying from a DIY storenone | Box rentalmust be returned within the rental period | Herkules-Transcollected at an agreed time after unpacking |
| Packing materials | Buying from a DIY storeto be bought separately | Box rentalseparate | Herkules-Transtape, film and paper along with the boxes |
With us, boxes are part of the move: we hand them over against a deposit, so you can pack comfortably in advance. On request we also do the full packing and unpacking.
Where can you get free moving boxes if you are not moving with us?
In supermarkets and greengrocers, banana and apple boxes are sturdy and free to take; just ask in the stockroom. Friends who have recently moved are often glad to have their empty boxes taken away, and many people give them away for free on classified ad sites. Make sure the boxes are dry and odourless, and use only undamaged, multi-layer cardboard for heavy items.
How to pack the boxes?
Put heavy items in smaller boxes, tape the bottom of the boxes thoroughly, wrap fragile items individually in paper and mark them, and write on every box which room it goes to. Detailed advice: packing tips and what packing supplies you need.
How do you get the free boxes?
Step 1
At a free on-site or video-call survey we assess the quantity and agree on the number of boxes.
Step 2
On request, for the fee stated in the quote, we deliver the boxes and packing materials to your old address before the move.
Step 3
You pack, or on request our team does the packing and unpacking.
Step 4
After unpacking, on request we collect the boxes from your new address.
Request a free quote, with a preliminary on-site survey, no obligation.
Frequently asked questions about the free boxes
Are the moving boxes really free?
Yes, in the sense that we charge no rental or usage fee for the boxes. You pay a deposit, which you get back when you return the boxes. The deposit depends on the box type; we state the exact amount in our quote. Packing materials appear as a separate item in the quote.
When do I get the boxes?
You can collect them in person at our depot at a pre-arranged time, or on request we deliver them to your old address before the move. We quote the delivery fee in our offer once we know the address.
Do I have to return the boxes?
Not necessarily. If you want to keep some or all of the boxes (for example for storage or archiving), you can keep them in exchange for the deposit. If you keep the full quantity, there is no collection cost either.
If you return them, the standard period is 30 days: you can bring them back to our site or ask us to collect them; this costs the same as delivery and is stated in the quote. You get the deposit back for the boxes you return.
What box sizes are there?
40×40×40 cm (books, files), 60×40×40 cm (clothes, fragile items, dishes), 62×55×137 and 62×55×100 cm (clothes on hangers, with a hanging rail), 80×60×60 cm (bedding, pillows).
Can I also ask for packing in addition to the boxes?
Yes. On request we also do the complete packing and unpacking, the special packing of fragile items, and alphabetical book and file boxing.
Are the boxes free for office moves too?
Yes, for office moves we also provide boxes, against a deposit.
How much does a moving box cost if I buy it?
In DIY stores and webshops you pay per box, and an average flat needs dozens of boxes, so it can add up to tens of thousands of forints. At Herkules-Trans we hand over boxes against a deposit for every move booked with us.
Where can I get free moving boxes?
If you are not moving with us, ask for banana and apple boxes in the stockrooms of supermarkets and greengrocers, or check classified ads. Make sure the boxes are dry, odourless and undamaged.
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