About Car Transport Rates
Hiring a car transport service makes a lot of sense if you do not have the time or desire to drive your car to the location where it is needed. Many people who live in a cold weather state during the summer, but spend winter in a warmer area, make use of these services. The rate you will pay will depend on the services you choose.
Having your car transported by truck
Transporting your car this way is usually going to be the most expensive option. Your car is picked up at your home and transported to the destination you choose without any additional miles being added.
Within the category of vehicles transported by truck, there are two options: enclosed and open shipping. Just as the name implies, enclosed shipping is where the vehicle is enclosed. This option is often used for the most expensive cars. With it you will pay the most expensive rate. Open shipping is when cars are shipped on a truck that is not enclosed. Your rate will be significantly less for this option.
Having your vehicle transported by driver
Some companies employ drivers to get your car from one point to another. If you need your car at a destination by a certain date, these companies will hire someone to get it there in that amount of time. If you are more flexible on your car's arrival date, another option is to hire a company that matches your car with someone who is heading to the same destination as your car. These people will be screened, your car is insured and the driver gets to where he or she wants to be without having to buy a plane, train or bus ticket. It is a good solution for both the car owner and the driver.
You will pay a higher rate if you are rigid on your arrival date, while still less than having your vehicle shipped by truck. The least expensive rate will be for someone flexible about the arrival of their car.
Some things to keep in mind when having your car transported
The actual rate that you will be charged will depend on how far your car must be transported. You may be able to take advantage of discounts if you book a reservation for your car far enough in advance. Paying for door to door service will raise your rate. If you can drop your car off to the company and on the other end have it picked up, instead of having it brought to your home, you can save some money.