Luxury car shipping, enclosed by default.
Porsche, Mercedes AMG, BMW M, Audi RS, Aston, Bentley, Maserati. Enclosed trailers, lift gate loading, climate control on request.
Luxury cars deserve luxury trucks.
A new Porsche 911 GT3 has a front lip that scrapes on a steep driveway. Putting it on a 9 car open trailer means ramp angles that gouge that lip, rocks from the truck ahead chipping the paint, and rain spotting clear coat that just got polished. None of that happens in an enclosed trailer with a lift gate.
We dispatch carriers who do nothing but high value cars. They use soft straps over the tires, never over the suspension. They wear cotton gloves. They photograph every panel before loading. They know which trailers have hydraulic lift gates and which ones have ramps, and they pick the right one for your car.
Whether you bought a Bentley at Pebble Beach, you are taking delivery of an Aston from a dealer in Greenwich, or you are sending an AMG to a buyer in Miami, we route enclosed by default and quote open only on request.
Why luxury owners use Whipshipper
We do not run discount carriers on six figure cars.
Enclosed by default
Every luxury quote routes enclosed first. Open is available on request, but we tell you why we recommend against it.
Lift gate loading
Hydraulic lift gates, not ramps. Zero angle on the front lip, zero risk to splitter and chin spoiler.
Soft straps over the tires
Never over the suspension, never frame straps, never anything that can mark your wheel wells.
Two car or solo trailer
Two car enclosed for cost, solo for true white glove. Both are dedicated luxury carriers, not mixed loads.
Climate control available
For long hauls in summer or winter, climate control keeps leather, electronics, and fluids in spec.
Insurance to value
Standard carrier policies cover up to $250,000. For higher values, we line up high limit policies before pickup.
Solo vs two car enclosed
Both protect the car. Pick based on budget and priority.
Solo enclosed
- One car per trailer, dedicated dispatch
- Lift gate loading, climate control standard
- Direct lane, no detours, fastest transit
- Best for $200k plus cars and collector vehicles
- Recommended for show cars heading to events
- Premium pricing, books out 1 to 2 weeks
Two car enclosed
- Two cars, dedicated luxury carrier
- Lift gate or ramp, soft tie down
- Some lane sharing, slightly longer transit
- Best for luxury daily drivers and recent purchases
- Recommended for $50k to $200k cars
- Mid premium pricing, books out 3 to 7 days
Prep your luxury car
Standard prep plus a few luxury specific items.
Quarter tank of fuel
Carrier rule. Less weight, less risk. Top off after delivery at the station you trust.
Disable the auto trunk
Some cars have proximity trunks that open during loading. Turn it off in settings.
Set ride height to high
If your car has air suspension or magnetic ride, set the highest setting for loading. Driver knows what to do.
Pull aftermarket plates
Front and rear plate frames sometimes catch on tie down points. Remove before pickup if practical.
Cover the interior
Most carriers bring soft covers. If yours is bespoke, supply the cover and the carrier will use it.
Photograph every angle
Time stamped photos including wheels, splitter, mirrors, roof, inside. Carrier does the same at pickup.
Luxury volume by the numbers
Real volume, real protection.
Luxury car shipping rates
Enclosed is the rate to compare. Open is available on request, not recommended for luxury.
| Distance | Open Transport | Enclosed Transport | Transit Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 500 mi | Not recommended | $800 to $1,300 | 2 to 4 days |
| 500 to 1,000 mi | Not recommended | $1,200 to $1,800 | 3 to 5 days |
| 1,000 to 2,000 mi | Not recommended | $1,600 to $2,400 | 5 to 7 days |
| 2,000+ mi | Not recommended | $2,200 to $3,100 | 7 to 10 days |
Estimates only, your exact rate comes from the live carrier load board. Get an instant quote at the top of the page for real numbers.
Frequently asked questions
Do you ship luxury cars on open trailers?
What does enclosed transport include?
How much does luxury car shipping cost?
Is the insurance enough for my car?
Can you ship from Pebble Beach or auction events?
What if my car has a front splitter or low ride height?
Can I track the car in real time?
Can you ship to a private storage facility?
Do you cover EV luxury like Taycan or Lucid?
How far in advance should I book?
Ready to ship?
Pick the path that fits how you want to move.
Every auto transport service we run
Auto transport is not one product. A dealer moving forty units off an auction lane, a collector shipping a numbers matching car across the country, and a family sending one sedan ahead of a move are three different jobs that happen to use the same highways. They need different trailers, different insurance limits, different loading equipment, and different scheduling. Quoting all three the same way is how customers end up with a truck that cannot legally carry their vehicle. Pick the line below that matches what you are actually moving, and the quote comes back against the right equipment the first time.
By transport type
Open Car TransportThe standard multi car carrier and the cheapest way to move a daily driver. Same trailers that deliver new inventory to dealers.Learn more →
Enclosed Auto TransportA sealed trailer, soft tie downs, and no road spray for classics, exotics, and anything you would not park outside.Learn more →
Door to Door TransportPickup and delivery at the addresses you give us. No terminal drop offs and no driving across town to meet a truck.Learn more →
Expedited Car ShippingNext day or two day pickup when the closing date moved or the buyer will not wait. Priority position in the dispatch queue.Learn more →- Budget Car ShippingFlexible dates and a wider pickup window traded for a lower rate. The honest version of a cheap quote.Learn more →
State to State ShippingInterstate moves with one carrier from origin to destination, no reloading and no handoffs between trucks.Learn more →
Cross Country ShippingCoast to coast runs past two thousand miles, priced on lane density rather than a flat per mile guess.Learn more →- International ShippingOcean freight by container or roll on roll off, with the port paperwork and customs filing handled for you.Learn more →
Online Purchase DeliveryBought from a marketplace, an out of state dealer, or a private seller. We collect it and bring it to your driveway.Learn more →- Auto Train AlternativeA door to door option for the Virginia to Florida run when the train is sold out or the schedule does not fit.Learn more →
- Inoperable Vehicle TransportWinch equipped carriers for cars that will not start, will not steer, or will not roll. Project cars included.Learn more →
Oversized TransportLifted trucks, duallies, and anything over standard deck height on trailers built for the clearance.Learn more →
By vehicle
Motorcycle ShippingCruisers, sport bikes, touring rigs, and trikes on soft straps and wheel chocks rather than a bare ratchet.Learn more →
Truck ShippingHalf tons through duallies, with the bed and tow package measured before we quote so the deck actually fits.Learn more →
RV and Motorhome TransportTowed, hauled, or driven by a bonded CDL driver depending on length, height, and whether it is roadworthy.Learn more →
Luxury Car ShippingEnclosed by default, lift gate loading, and a driver who has moved this class of car before.Learn more →
Classic Car ShippingVintage and restoration cars handled with soft ties, no wheel straps on original chrome, and full photo documentation.Learn more →
By who is shipping
Dealer ShippingAuction runs, dealer trades, and port to lot moves on volume pricing with one invoice across every unit.Learn more →- Fleet ShippingMulti unit relocations and seasonal rebalancing with contracted rates that hold through surge weeks.Learn more →
- For Online BuyersIndependent condition photos at pickup so you see the car before it leaves the seller, not after it arrives.Learn more →
- Auction ShippingPickup coordinated against auction release, gate pass, and storage deadlines so you are not paying late fees.Learn more →
- OEM LogisticsPlant to dealer and plant to port movement with reporting that matches manufacturer compliance requirements.Learn more →
- Rental Fleet RelocationSeasonal fleet balancing between markets, priced by the batch rather than one unit at a time.Learn more →
- Military Car ShippingPCS moves timed to report dates, with pickup that works around base access and a deploying schedule.Learn more →
- Student Car ShippingMove in and move out windows around the academic calendar, when every family in town needs the same week.Learn more →
Snowbird ShippingNorth in spring, south in fall, booked both directions at once so the return leg is locked before rates climb.Learn more →- Corporate RelocationEmployee moves billed to the company with the documentation a relocation package and an expense team need.Learn more →
Not sure which one fits? Call (888) 780-6207 and describe the vehicle and the route. A dispatcher will tell you which equipment it needs and what the lane is running, or start with an instant quote and adjust from there.
Auto transport coast to coast, state to state
We move vehicles in all fifty states, and the network is deepest where the freight already runs. Each state page below carries its own lane table, transit windows, and the local conditions that actually change a rate.
Northeast
Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
South
Midwest
Mountain
Read before you book
Most complaints in this industry trace back to something the customer was never told: that the first quote was a placeholder, that the broker on the phone is not the company driving the truck, or that personal items in the trunk are not covered by cargo insurance. None of that is complicated once somebody explains it. These are the explainers we send customers before they book, written to be useful whether or not you ship with us.
- How to Ship a CarThe whole process from first quote to signed delivery receipt, in the order it actually happens.Read the guide →
- How Auto Transport WorksWhat happens between your booking and a truck showing up, including who dispatches the load and why timing moves.Read the guide →
- Brokers vs CarriersThe difference nobody explains, why it changes who is liable for your car, and which one you are actually talking to.Read the guide →
- Spotting Transport FraudHow to check authority and insurance yourself, and the quote patterns that mean a company is about to raise the price.Read the guide →
- TruePrice GuaranteeWhy our quote is the price, and what the industry practice of quoting low and renegotiating at pickup costs you.Read the guide →
- Pre Shipping ChecklistWhat to clean, remove, photograph, and document before the driver arrives so a damage claim never becomes your word against theirs.Read the guide →
- Cheapest Ways to ShipThe levers that genuinely lower a rate, and the ones that only look cheap until pickup day.Read the guide →
- Hawaii Car ShippingPort schedules, island by island delivery, and what the ocean leg adds to a mainland quote.Read the guide →
- Alaska Car ShippingBarge versus the Alaska Highway, seasonal closures, and why a winter quote is not a summer quote.Read the guide →
- Why WhipshipperWhat we do differently on carrier vetting, rate locking, and tracking, stated plainly enough to check.Read the guide →
- Full FAQEvery question we get on pricing, timing, insurance, and paperwork, answered in one place.Read the guide →
- Customer ReviewsHow we handle feedback, what we do when a shipment goes sideways, and how to read transport reviews generally.Read the guide →
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