Snowbirds Car Transport

It’s best to book at least 1-2 months in advance, especially during peak snowbird season.

For standard vehicles, open transport is the most economical option. For luxury or classic cars, enclosed transport offers added protection.

Yes — in many cases, you can save money if you book a return trip.

• Round-Trip Discounts: Some companies offer reduced rates when both the pickup and return shipments are booked together.

• Route Availability: Discounts depend on carrier availability on the return route. If a driver already has deliveries in that area, they may offer a lower price to fill the trailer.

• Advance Booking: The best way to secure a return discount is to schedule both trips at the same time.

• Not Always Guaranteed: Return trip discounts aren’t available on every route, since pricing depends on supply and demand.

Peak season pricing runs $300 to $600 more than off-peak rates on the same route depending on the year, carrier availability, and how far in advance you book. The biggest price spikes happen when demand surges and carriers fill up fast — usually October going south and April going north.

For peak season, book 2 to 3 weeks ahead to secure your preferred pickup date. During the busiest weeks of October and November going south, and April going north, carriers fill up fast. Waiting until the last week before you want to leave often means paying more or accepting a pickup window that doesn’t fit your schedule.

For standard vehicles, open transport is the most economical and reliable option. For luxury, classic, or antique cars, enclosed transport provides added protection from the elements. Most snowbirds choose open transport — it is what we recommend for everyday vehicles on these routes.

Yes — up to 100 lbs in the trunk or cargo area, secured in a box or suitcase. Personal items are not covered by the carrier’s cargo insurance.

Not directly. Auto transport carriers cannot load or unload vehicles at airport terminals due to security restrictions and limited space.

• No Terminal Access: Airports do not allow large transport trucks at pickup or drop-off areas.

• Nearby Arrangements: Instead, we can coordinate pickup or delivery at a nearby parking lot, hotel, or another accessible location close to the airport.

• Driver Accessibility: Carriers need wide, open areas to safely maneuver and load vehicles, which airports typically don’t provide.

There are two peak windows. Southbound season runs September through November as northern states get cold and snowbirds head to Florida and other warm states. Northbound season runs late March through May as snowbirds head home. Both windows see higher prices and tighter carrier availability. If your travel dates fall in either window, book early.

Our highest-volume snowbird lanes are Illinois to Florida, New York to Florida, Massachusetts to Florida, Michigan to Florida, Minnesota to Florida, Ohio to Florida, New Jersey to Florida, Maryland to Florida, and Virginia to Florida. Florida is the dominant destination — it accounts for the vast majority of our seasonal volume in both directions.

Illinois, New York, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia are our most active snowbird origin states. All of these have consistent seasonal volume heading to Florida in fall and returning north in spring.

Yes — in many cases you can save when booking round-trip. Discounts depend on carrier availability on the return route. The best way to secure a return discount is to schedule both trips at the same time. Not available on every route since pricing depends on supply and demand, but ask at booking.

No. Auto transport carriers cannot access airport terminals due to security restrictions and space limitations. We arrange pickup or delivery at a nearby accessible location — a parking lot, hotel, or wide street close to the airport. Let us know your situation at booking and we will coordinate accordingly.