Enclosed auto transport—offers an added level of protection for your vehicle.
Enclosed auto transport—also known as enclosed vehicle shipping or enclosed carrier transport—offers an added level of protection for your vehicle. It’s an ideal option for owners of luxury, classic, or custom cars who want extra care during transit.
With enclosed transport, your vehicle is moved in a fully enclosed trailer, shielded on all sides from weather conditions and road debris. This ensures your car travels safely from pickup to delivery without exposure, giving you complete peace of mind throughout the journey.
With open car transport, your vehicle is shipped on an open trailer alongside other cars. While this means it may be exposed to weather, dust, and road conditions, open transport remains a safe and cost-effective option, making it the most popular choice for standard vehicle shipping.
Enclosed auto transport, on the other hand, provides full protection. Your vehicle is carried in a fully enclosed trailer, shielding it from weather and road debris on all sides. This option is preferred for luxury, classic, antique, exotic, or high-value vehicles. Because of the added protection, enclosed transport typically costs about 30–40% more than open car transport.
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The price of enclosed auto transport depends on several key factors:
Vehicle size and type: Smaller vehicles typically cost less to ship than larger ones.
Shipping distance: Shorter routes, such as shipping from San Francisco to Phoenix, are more affordable than long, coast-to-coast trips.
Delivery timeframe: Expedited or faster enclosed transport services come at a higher cost.
Transport method: Open transport is the most economical option, but enclosed transport is ideal for luxury, classic, vintage, antique, sports, or custom vehicles, offering added protection at a higher price.
Vehicle condition: Operable vehicles cost less to transport than inoperable ones, which require special equipment for loading and unloading.
Pickup and delivery locations: Routes between major cities are generally cheaper than shipments to or from remote or rural areas.
Time of year: Summer is usually the most affordable season for auto transport, while winter rates may increase due to challenging road conditions.
The average per-mile rates listed above are based on current market conditions as of 2026. Pricing may fluctuate due to factors such as seasonal demand, fuel costs, pickup and delivery locations, and other variables.
Delivery typically takes 3–7 days depending on distance, route, and carrier availability.
Yes, all shipments are fully insured by licensed carriers for complete peace of mind.
Open transport is cost-effective and commonly used, while enclosed transport provides extra protection for luxury or classic vehicles.
Yes, non-operational vehicles can be shipped with special equipment, but additional charges may apply.
