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There is no flat rate for car shipping. Carriers price each vehicle by the space it takes, the miles it travels and how easy the route is to fill. These are the factors that move your price.
| Factor | How it affects your price |
|---|---|
| Distance | Longer trips cost more in total, but the cost per mile goes down as the distance goes up. |
| Route | Major highway corridors between large cities cost less. Rural and remote pickups or deliveries cost more. |
| Vehicle size and weight | Trucks, large SUVs and vans take more room and weight on the trailer than sedans. |
| Trailer type | Enclosed transport is priced above open transport on the same route. |
| Running condition | A vehicle that does not run needs a winch and extra loading time. |
| Timing | Flexible dates cost less. Rush pickups cost more. |
| Season | Summer and snowbird season are the busiest times, and prices rise with demand. |
| Fuel prices | Carrier rates follow the cost of diesel. |
Open transport is the lower-cost option and how most vehicles ship. Enclosed transport costs more because the trailers carry fewer vehicles and there are fewer of them on the road. The quote tool shows the price for either one.
Your Cowboy Vehicle Shipping quote covers door-to-door transport on an insured carrier for the vehicle and route you entered. If the details are accurate and nothing changes, that is the price. Things that can change it include a different vehicle, an inoperable vehicle not disclosed up front, or a change of address or dates after booking.
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