Cheap Car Shipping — Affordable Auto Transport That Doesn't Cut Corners

The three most impactful ways to reduce your car shipping cost are: choose open over enclosed transport (saves 30–50%), book at least 10–14 days before your pickup date (saves 10–20%), and offer a 3–5 day pickup window instead of a specific date (saves an additional 10–15%).

Avoiding peak shipping season — summer months and the snowbird migration period between October and March — can also reduce prices by 10–20% on high-demand routes like Florida and Arizona corridors.

Open car carriers transport 5–10 vehicles simultaneously on exposed multi-level trailers. Because they move more vehicles per trip, the cost per vehicle is significantly lower than enclosed options.

Despite the lower cost, open carrier shipping is safe and reliable. The vast majority of new vehicles from factories, dealerships, and private sales are transported via open carriers every day. The carrier's cargo insurance covers your vehicle throughout transit.

A low price should never mean uninsured transport, unlicensed carriers, or hidden fees that appear at delivery. Cheap car shipping means competitive pricing — not cutting corners on safety, insurance, or service quality.

EZ Auto Movers works only with FMCSA-licensed carriers. Every shipment includes cargo insurance, a Bill of Lading inspection process, and direct driver contact. The price you receive includes everything — no surprise fees.