Planning removals to Italy from the UK? Gentlevan Removals has run the route since 2011. We collect from anywhere in the UK and cover the whole of Italy — from Milan and the north down through Florence and Rome to Naples and the south — with part-load for smaller moves or a dedicated van when you want the vehicle to yourself.
Whether you're moving out to Italy or bringing a household back the other way, we handle the packing, the post-Brexit customs paperwork and the door-to-door delivery. Italy sits alongside our wider European removals network, and you can get a quote online in under a minute.
A lot of our Italy work is longer-haul, so the planning matters — we sort the route, the crossing and the customs so the move runs to time rather than in a rush at the border.
There's no single price for a move to Italy, but here's a realistic guide. Italy is a longer haul than France or Spain, so costs sit a little higher. What moves the figure up or down is mainly how much you're shipping (we measure this in cubic feet when we survey), where in Italy you're going, and whether you want a part-load, a shared load, or the van to yourself.
| Move Size | Service Type | Price Range (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| Part-load (1–2 rooms) | Part-load | £1,400 – £3,450 |
| 1–2 bed household | Part-load or shared-load | £2,900 – £5,200 |
| 3-bed family home | Shared-load or dedicated | £4,600 – £8,050 |
| 4+ bed home | Dedicated vehicle | £7,500 – £11,500+ |
Those figures cover loading, transport, the customs paperwork, transfer-of-residence relief where you qualify, and carrying everything into your new place, not just dropping it at the kerb. Sicily and Sardinia are dedicated-load only and priced separately because of the ferry. Get an exact quote online in under a minute.
We move households of every size to Italy — a one-bedroom flat, a full house, pianos, and the fragile things like artwork, chandeliers and marble that need proper export wrapping. Italy is a long haul and access varies a lot from city to city, so we plan each move around the actual address before we set off, using Street View or photos and a short video you send us on WhatsApp. Where a full-size lorry can't get in — and in a lot of Italian centres it can't — we tranship to a smaller van and shuttle the last stretch.
Turin, Genoa and the Lombardy cities. Straightforward outside the centres, but historic cores have ZTL limited-traffic zones that keep lorries out during the day — we plan timed access or bring a smaller vehicle in.
The historic centre is a maze of narrow cobbled streets, courtyards and ZTL zones. We usually stage from outside the restricted area and shuttle in with a smaller van rather than take the lorry through.
The classic British second-home belt. Hilltop towns with tight gateways and rural farmhouses down long cypress tracks — access we size up in advance so the right vehicle turns up.
Venice's historic centre has no road access at all — the final leg is by boat and handcart. We deliver to the vehicle terminal and coordinate the water transfer, so tell us the exact address early.
Steep coastal roads, hairpins and narrow village lanes. A full-size lorry rarely reaches the door here, so we plan the transhipment point and shuttle the last stretch by smaller van.
A ferry crossing adds time to the run, so we build the sailing into the schedule and confirm island access before we set off. Note that the islands are dedicated-load only — we don't run shared loads to Sicily or Sardinia — but we cover them the same way otherwise.
Moving the other way? We run the Italy-to-UK leg just as often, and a return move can sometimes be arranged as a cost-effective back-load on a vehicle already heading home. We handle the customs paperwork on the UK side, and if there's a gap before your UK place is ready, your belongings can wait in our UK storage — with 2 months included free on every move.
A few things worth knowing beyond the move itself. Every job comes with our standard liability, and if you'd rather have more, MoveProtect is our optional increased-cover option — you set a replacement value and your things are covered against loss or damage in transit and storage, with no excess on a claim. Don't fancy the packing? Our packing team can wrap the fragile bits (and unpack at the other end if you want). And if your dates don't quite line up, there's secure UK storage — with the first 2 months free on every UK–Italy move. Just mention whatever you need when you get your quote and we'll fold it in.
Italy pulls in more British movers every year, and not only for the weather and the food. A few of the practical reasons come up again and again with our customers:
If you're after a slower pace than the UK, Italy delivers — particularly outside the big cities. Long lunches, a proper break in the middle of the day, and evenings that aren't rushed are still the norm in much of the country.
Living in Italy is quite affordable compared to many countries. While Florence and Milan are expensive, other parts of the country are still very reasonable. Real estate prices are a steal in many rural areas, with three-bedroom apartments ranging between €1,000 and €2,000. Italy's well-facilitated transport routes also reduce additional costs.
Visiting other European countries is much easier when you're already based in Italy. Excellent transit options — including flights and trains — make travel to and from the UK straightforward. Budget airlines keep ticket prices low, and scenic views are never far away.
The paperwork side of an Italian move changed with Brexit. If you're staying more than 90 days you'll need the right visa, and once you're there you register for a permesso di soggiorno within 8 days of arrival. Here's the short version of what to line up — and see our guide to moving to Europe from the UK for the wider picture.
Most of our Italy moves are one of three: retirees heading for Tuscany or the lakes, people relocating to Milan or Rome for work, and second-home owners setting up on the coast. The draw is familiar — climate, food, a steadier pace — but the move itself still needs planning, especially the customs side.
Post-Brexit, UK citizens can stay in Italy visa-free for up to 90 days. For longer, you'll need an Elective Residency Visa or a work permit (our guide to working in Europe as a UK citizen covers the basics), plus customs documentation for your household goods. We run regular part-load routes to Italy and handle that paperwork, so it's one less thing on your list.
Removals to Italy typically start from around £1,400 for a small part-load and run to £8,000+ for a larger dedicated move, depending on the volume, the Italian region, and whether you choose part-load, shared load, or a dedicated van. See the pricing guide above, or request a free online quote for an exact figure.
Yes. Post-Brexit, UK citizens may stay in Italy for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. For longer stays, you'll need the appropriate visa (work, study, non-lucrative, etc.) and must obtain a residency permit within 8 days of arrival.
Yes — we specialise in transporting upright and grand pianos. Each instrument is handled with expert care and appropriate protection throughout the journey.
Yes. We offer secure UK-based storage — ideal if there's a gap between leaving your UK home and completing your Italian move, or when returning.
We cover all major Italian cities including Milan, Rome, Florence, Genoa, Venice, Naples, Turin, Bologna, and Parma — plus many smaller towns and rural areas. If your destination isn't listed, just ask!
Italy is a long haul, so transit is typically a little longer than closer routes — usually around a week door-to-door for northern Italy, and a few days more for the south, Sicily or Sardinia where a ferry is involved. Part-load moves can take a bit longer as we coordinate a few customers on the same run. We'll give you a realistic window when you book.
Yes — we run the Italy-to-UK leg just as often as the outbound one, and a return move can sometimes be arranged as a cost-effective back-load on a vehicle already heading home. We handle the UK customs paperwork so your belongings clear cleanly.
Part-load means your belongings share the vehicle with other customers heading to Italy the same week — cheaper, but delivery is tied to our scheduled runs. Dedicated books the whole vehicle for your move, so you choose the dates and there are no other stops. We'll recommend whichever fits your move and budget when you request a quote.
Yes. Many historic centres have ZTL limited-traffic zones that keep lorries out, and places like Venice have no road access at all. We plan for this in advance — usually staging outside the restricted area and transhipping to a smaller van for the final leg. Send us the exact address and we'll work out the access before moving day.
Whatever your requirements, if you need a professional house removal company from the UK to Italy, get in touch with our friendly team for a great-value, no-obligation quote today!
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More than almost any country we cover, Italy is about the last hundred metres. ZTL zones lock lorries out of historic centres, Venice has no road access at all, and half the desirable addresses sit up a hill or down a track. We work all of that out before we set off — which is why our Italy moves tend to run to time rather than stall at the kerb.
A shared-load run to Italy carries several customers' belongings in one vehicle on a 2,000-mile-plus round trip — so it's usually both the cheapest option and the lowest-carbon one. Instead of a half-empty lorry making the journey for one family, everyone heading the same way shares it. Better for the bill and the diesel.
The thing that comes up most in our Italy reviews isn't the driving — it's that the customs paperwork was handled cleanly and nothing arrived broken after a long haul, from a Florence apartment to a farmhouse in Umbria. Read the reviews and see for yourself.
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