Enclosed car shipping moves your car in a covered, insulated trailer, out of the weather and off the open road. The standard for collector, exotic, and show cars.
Enclosed car shipping moves your car in a covered, insulated trailer, out of the weather and off the open road. It is the standard for collector, exotic, vintage, and show cars, and for anything where original paint or low mileage makes the car hard to replace.
It costs more than open, by 30 to 45%, because enclosed trailers carry fewer cars and far fewer carriers run them. What you get for the premium is protection from road debris and weather, and a smaller, more specialized pool of carriers.
The car rides fully enclosed, insulated against heat and cold and closed to weather, dust, and road debris the whole way.
Secured with soft straps over the wheels. No chains, no hooks on the body, nothing touching the paint or the chrome.
Enclosed carriers carry $250,000 in cargo insurance as standard. If your car is worth more, we look for a carrier whose policy covers its value before we book.
We give enclosed loads to carriers with years on the road and top ratings. For a very low car, we look for a lift-gate trailer, though those are less common.
Enclosed transport runs 30 to 45% more than open. The math on a typical $1,000 shipment looks like this.
$1,000
Standard multi-car trailer. Your car rides exposed to the weather alongside up to nine other vehicles. The default choice for most cars.
$1,300 to $1,450
Covered trailer. Protects against weather and road debris. Used for classics, collectors, low-clearance sports cars, and luxury vehicles.
The premium covers a different kind of trailer, a more selective driver pool, and usually higher insurance limits, since enclosed carriers haul higher-value vehicles.
Insured under federal cargo liability requirements. Coverage is part of the quote, not an add-on.
Your quote is locked for 28 days. Cancel free up to 7 days before pickup.
Most shipments run door to door. If access is tight (narrow streets, low clearance), we will arrange a nearby meeting point.
One percent of every booking funds Clean Air Task Force, a nonprofit working on transport and energy emissions.
Enclosed pricing moves on different inputs than open. Four things drive the number.
Far fewer enclosed carriers run nationally than open. Routes with limited enclosed coverage cost more, especially for low-clearance or oversize cars that need a lift gate.
Snowbird and concours season, October to April, drives enclosed demand up on routes between collector-car hubs. Summer is calmer.
Low-clearance sports cars and supercars need a lift-gate trailer instead of a standard ramp. Lift-gate trailers are scarcer and cost more.
Enclosed runs on a smaller carrier pool, so notice matters more than on open. Book a week or two ahead and we can match an enclosed carrier already on your route; tight notice means fewer options and a higher price.
Professional service and reasonable price considering they had to winch my car on the trailer.
I'm really happy with the service!!! Fili is a really nice person and a professional.
We had to send the car back to the dealership in Georgia and Sequoia did a really great job for us. Highly recommended!!!
Real enclosed quote, locked for 28 days. Nothing charged at booking.
Tell us where the car needs to go. The price you see is the price you pay, locked for 28 days.
We confirm a vetted carrier and schedule the pickup. A small deposit goes through then; nothing before.
The carrier picks up at your door and delivers to the address you gave us. The balance is paid at delivery.
Most shipments fall within these ranges. Distance is the biggest single factor; the carrier type adds 30 to 45% for enclosed.
| Distance | Open | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Under 500 miles | $500 to $800 | $750 to $1,150 |
| 500 to 1,500 miles | $800 to $1,300 | $1,200 to $1,800 |
| 1,500 to 2,500 miles | $1,000 to $1,700 | $1,500 to $2,400 |
| Coast to coast | $1,200 to $1,900 | $1,800 to $2,800 |
One percent of every booking goes to Clean Air Task Force, a nonprofit working on policy and technology to clean up transport and energy emissions.
Our giving is independently verified each year.
Enclosed car shipping runs about $750 to $1,150 under 500 miles and $1,800 to $2,800 coast to coast, which is 30 to 45% more than open. The exact number depends on the car, the route, and the season.
Enclosed is worth the 30 to 45% premium for collector, exotic, vintage, low-clearance, or show cars, anything you'd rather not see exposed to weather and road debris. For a standard car you drive every day, open transport protects it fine and costs less.
Weather, road debris, dust, and the rocks and grit kicked up on the highway. The car rides in a covered, insulated trailer instead of open to the road alongside other vehicles.
Yes. Enclosed carriers carry $250,000 in cargo insurance as standard. If your car is worth more than that, we look for a carrier whose policy covers its full value before we book.
With soft straps over the wheels. No chains, no hooks on the body, nothing touching the paint or the chrome. That is the standard for enclosed collector transport.
Yes. For a very low car we look for an enclosed trailer with a lift gate, which loads at a shallow angle instead of up a ramp. Those trailers are less common, so tell us the ground clearance up front and we'll source one.
Enclosed trailers are insulated, which shields the car from heat and cold on the road. Actively climate-controlled trailers exist but are rare. If your car needs one, tell us and we'll see what's available on your route.
Transit is the same as open, 1 to 8 days depending on distance. The difference is on the front end: far fewer enclosed carriers run nationally, so lining one up can add a little to the pickup window.
Enclosed earns its 30 to 45% premium for collector, exotic, low-clearance, and show cars. For a standard car you drive regularly, open transport protects it fine and costs less. We won't move you to enclosed for a car that doesn't need it.
See open transportNothing charged at booking. Your price is locked for 28 days.