One of the most confusing parts of preparing for a move is figuring out how many boxes you actually need. Too few, and you’ll be scrambling last-minute. Too many, and you’re stuck with waste—or worse, paying for materials you never use. With reusable moving totes, estimating becomes much easier because each tote fits more than a typical cardboard box and stacks perfectly for transport.
Here’s a simple room-by-room guide to help you determine the right number of totes for your move:
Kitchen The kitchen usually requires the most packing space thanks to dishes, appliances, and pantry items. Most families need 8–12 totes just for this room.
Living Room Books, décor, electronics, and seasonal items typically fill 6–10 totes.
Bedrooms Plan for 4–8 totes per bedroom, depending on clothing, bedding, and personal items.
Bathrooms Most bathrooms only require 1–2 totes.
Storage Areas Basements, garages, and closets vary the most, but expect 6–12 totes depending on how much you’ve accumulated.
Once you have an estimate, it’s easy to choose a package designed for your type of move. Explore our home, office, student, and realtor packages here:
👉 https://www.majorrentatote.ca/product-category/book-a-package/
Remember these are just estimates, depending on how much “stuff” you have. It is not uncommon for customers to book totes and realize they need more. That’s why we have a handy custom package where you can order more totes if needed here:
👉 https://www.majorrentatote.ca/product/custom-package/
You can also browse all rental products, including totes, dollies, labels, and accessories to help you stay organized from start to finish:
👉 https://majorrentatote.ca/product-category/products/
Packing doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With the right amount of totes—and a room-by-room plan—you’ll feel far more prepared long before moving day arrives.