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Guide: car shipping costs
One company's published 2026 estimates, worked through for common move lengths, and what makes a real quote differ.
Montway's own examples, read Oct 2, 2026. See source
Montway publishes average per-mile estimates for 2026 in three distance bands, separately for open and enclosed carriers1. They are averages for standard vehicles, not quotes.
Other companies price differently, and a real quote depends on the route, date and vehicle.
| Trip | Open transport | Enclosed transport |
|---|---|---|
| 300 miles1 | About $555 (Montway's example) | About $759 at $2.53 a mile |
| 1,000 miles1 | About $910 (Montway's example) | About $1,250 at $1.25 a mile |
| 2,000 miles1 | About $1,180 (Montway's example) | About $1,680 at $0.84 a mile |
Open figures are Montway's examples. Enclosed figures are our arithmetic from Montway's per-mile rates (distance times rate); Montway's enclosed page gives slightly different rounded examples.
Longer trips cost less per mile; busy routes and metro pickups are easier to fill than rural ones1.
How far ahead you book and the time of year both show up in the price1.
Make, size, modifications, and whether it runs. Clearance under 4 inches needs a lift gate1.
Enclosed shields the car from weather and debris and costs about 10-40% more per trip2.
Montway describes a TruePrice Guarantee: once an order is booked and confirmed, it says the booked price is the price you pay, covering rate increases during a 30-day protection period1. Read the terms on its page.
Step 1
Fuel for the distance, nights on the road, meals and days off work.
Step 2
Get a written quote for your dates and route; pay for enclosed only if the car needs protection.
Step 3
You may be without the car for the transit days; plan how you get around at the new address.
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