Car shipping cost estimator
Get a realistic range before you call for quotes. Enter the distance and a few details — we'll show an all-in estimate based on typical open-transport pricing, with adjustments for enclosed transport, vehicle size and season.
Car shipping cost
An indicative range to sanity-check quotes — not a binding price.
How the estimate works
Car shipping is priced mostly by the mile, but the per-mile rate drops as the distance grows — a short move costs more per mile than a cross-country one. On top of the distance, three things move the price:
- Open vs enclosed. Open carriers move most cars and are the value choice. Enclosed protects from weather and road debris and costs meaningfully more.
- Vehicle size. Larger vehicles take more space on the trailer, so SUVs and trucks cost more than a compact sedan.
- Season. Summer and the winter snowbird routes see higher demand, which nudges prices up.
The figure here is an indicative planning range, not a binding quote. When you do get quotes, be wary of any that come in far below the rest — it often means a broker fishing for a bid they can't actually fill at that price. For the full picture, read our guide to the cheapest way to ship a car across the country.