Car Shipping Costs: What Affects Your Estimate?

Car shipping prices move with the market. The same route can change based on carrier availability, fuel, seasonality, and how quickly you need pickup.

Route and carrier availability

Routes with steady carrier traffic usually price better than rural or low-density lanes. Browse our popular car shipping routes for major city pairs.

Vehicle size

Larger vehicles take more trailer space and usually cost more than midsize cars.

Open vs enclosed

Open transport is typically the most affordable. Enclosed transport adds protection and costs more because fewer carriers offer it.

Pickup flexibility

A flexible pickup window gives dispatch more room to match your shipment with a qualified carrier.

Payment timing

AAAT online booking saves your card securely but charges only after dispatch, so you are not paying upfront before a carrier is assigned.