Moving to Ajaccio: Costs Process & Districts

The municipality divides Ajaccio into around ten neighbourhoods. The Centre-ville, with the citadel, Place Foch and Cours Napoléon, is the tourist heart with shopping streets; to the north lies Octroi-Sainte Lucie with the port and railway station. Saint-Jean lies close to the historic core and is characterised by residential blocks, while Pietralba and Les Salines in the north-east are modest residential areas; urban renewal is under way in Les Salines and Cannes-Binda.

On the heights to the south lies the upmarket Casone neighbourhood, and towards the Route des Sanguinaires the Résidence des Îles in a quiet location. In the north, Mezzavia offers housing estates, commercial areas and the Ange-Casanova stadium; Vazzio in the north-east lies by the airport. Since 2025, the Angelo cable car has linked Saint-Joseph and Mezzavia.

Housing is scarce in Ajaccio: according to Wikipedia, there has long been a lack of space for new homes, which has brought newcomers to the surrounding municipalities; around 85% of homes date from after 1949. Current rents can be found on French property portals. As the capital of Corsica and seat of the Corse-du-Sud prefecture, Ajaccio is an administrative centre; there is also the port, Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte Airport – home of Air Corsica and the island's busiest airport – as well as trade and tourism.

There is no university in Ajaccio: the Università di Corsica is based in Corte, and locally there are mainly BTS vocational programmes and a nursing school. By train you can reach Corte, Bastia and Calvi, and in the city the Muvistrada bus network operates. The quality of life is shaped by the gulf, beaches and mountains in the hinterland – and by its history as Napoleon's birthplace.

Fair and transparent prices matter to us. That is why our offers for a 1-room flat start at just €349. For 2 rooms the price is €599, for 3 rooms €909 and for 4 rooms €1,329. For a house or villa we prepare an individual quote, and for long-distance moves we charge from €4.15/km. Arrange a free survey to receive your personal quote.

• Amount of goods to be moved (volume)
• Number of kilometres, from €4.15/km
• Floor and lift availability
• Need for a parking restriction zone
• Furniture assembly and a shared load available as options

We are your partner for every move – small, large, private or commercial.

1. Company move: Planning and delivery for businesses of every size.
2. Home move: Your personal change of home, well organised.
3. Clearance: We clear household dissolutions expertly.
4. Furniture transport: Single pieces safely from A to B.
5. Move with assembly: Furniture assembly included right with the move.
6. Part load: A cheap alternative through combined transports.

We also plan moves from Ajaccio back to Berlin – with the ferry to the mainland and the route through France. More destinations can be found under Long-distance moves, places with their own pages in the locations overview.

A move from Berlin to Ajaccio goes overland to a French mainland port and from there by sea ferry to Corsica. On its website, La Méridionale lists the Marseille–Ajaccio route and states that its ships call at Ajaccio daily. Corsica Linea lists Marseille and Ajaccio among the ports where it operates freight agencies.

What the shipping company publishes on freight is important for planning:

• According to Corsica Linea, transport is possible with or without an accompanying driver.
• Charges are based on loading metres, at least 6 metres, regardless of season and direction.
• Oversized loads require a separate quote based on dimensions and weight.
• Quotes are requested via the “Demande de cotation” form.

We take the duration of the crossing from the timetable of the booked connection and let you know before the loading date. The ferry costs are included as a separate item in your quote, which we prepare after the survey.

France is part of the EU. According to zoll.de, there is no customs clearance when travelling within the EU, but random customs checks are possible. Keep your ID and an inventory list ready. Read more about the paperwork in our guide to customs and formalities when moving to France. The overall planning is explained on our page about the long-distance move.

A removal van in the centre needs a parking permit. According to the City of Ajaccio, since 1 January 2024 the Service Voirie has handled applications for the use of public space for parking during works or moves. The “Permission de stationnement” form is available for download on ajaccio.corsica, and the department's phone number is +33 4 95 25 95 64. We submit the application together with you.

The city describes the regular parking provision in the centre as follows: 2,041 paid surface parking spaces, divided into three zones.

• Orange zone: 113 spaces on the Cours Napoléon, €1.00 per hour, maximum 3 hours, Monday to Saturday.
• Blue zone: 1,248 spaces, €0.50 per hour, maximum 5 hours, Monday to Saturday.
• Long-stay zone: 680 spaces in six car parks, €0.50 per hour, maximum 8 hours, Monday to Friday, free on Saturdays.

According to the city, the Parking du Diamant under Place Charles de Gaulle is open around the clock. Residents of paid zones receive a 60 per cent discount after registering, according to the city; the parking department (Direction Stationnement) can be reached on 04 95 51 52 55.

Waste and disposal before moving in are handled by the CAPA urban community; the information number is 0800 42 42 40. We answer questions on ferry logistics in the guide to long-distance moves to France.