Instant Car Shipping Quotes & Cost Calculator - Affordable Auto Transport Rates

Enclosed Vehicle Shipping

Enclosed shipment costs will be, on average, 80% more than open auto carrier transport. This type of auto shipping should only be chosen if your car is extremely expensive, custom, or you're transporting a motorsport car. The idea is to protect the car from external elements - something that normal cars are already built for.

Expedited Auto Transport

If you need your car or other vehicle picked up in a short period of time and/or expedited delivery, the cost will increase.

These costs will increase for an expedited delivery because a carrier may have to make changes to their schedule or make last-minute adjustments to their plans. This means increased risk, as a driver who usually takes a route during the day might have to drive through the night with minimum stops.

Special Requests

Top loading a vehicle during transport may cost up to $100 more.

Auto Transport Gap Protection Coverage

The AFTA PLAN will protect you up to $2000 for out-of-pocket expenses in case a car carrier's insurance fails to pay. Adding GAP protection, depending on the coverage, will tack on an additional $48-$98. You might think that investing in this plan is not worth the effort, but it is important to note that this coverage will protect you not just at the time of delivery, but also if the damage is detected up to 48 hours afterward.

Time of Year

Holiday seasons or bad weather may increase the shipping rate. The instant quote car shipping rate calculator will provide a baseline rate that isn't accounting for time of year. High season (Summer) may require higher auto shipping rates due to carrier demand. You should be aware during this time that you may pay anything from $100 to $800 extra during high and holiday seasons. You can also try to plan your moves in accordance with the time of year. Spring and fall are some of the most affordable moving times, since there isn't as much demand, nor is the weather as intense. You can save up on costs by waiting, but we also understand that waiting isn't always possible.

Economic Conditions

Gas/Diesel rates, factors into carrier rate adjustments. Expect to pay around $100 to $300 extra during economic downturns. The recent COVID-19 situation also led to an increase in prices because of the precautions drivers had to take, in addition to mandatory lockdowns. However, this is starting to turn back and prices have become more stabilized now.

Pickup and Delivery Locations

Remote locations will require car carriers to go outside their well-traveled routes and will likely increase the rate. Depending on how far away your location is from large cities or main interstates, you can expect to pay close to twice your initial quoted rate.

However, there is always the option of station-to-station delivery, where truck drivers won't have to deviate from their route. There are also options to drop your car off at some landmarks that are in the way of driver's routes which will significantly reduce costs - but it will require you to pick up the car yourself or someone authorized by you.