What is the best time of the year to ship your car?
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What is the best time of the year to ship your car?

The Best Overall Time: Late Fall (September – Early November)

These seasons, carriers often offer: 

  • Lower prices 
  • Faster pickup 
  • Fewer delays 

Why?

Because the demand for shipping drops after summer travel. The serious snowbird season hasn't started yet, and carriers have more open spots, which means better rates for you.

Cheapest Time to Ship: Winter (December – February)

Winter presents car owners with budget-friendly opportunities due to lower demand, more space on the trucks, and competitive pricing.  

But the downside of this season is the weather conditions and routes. 

  • Weather conditions: Snow and ice can slow deliveries 
  • Routes: Some northern routes become more expensive due to perilous driving conditions. 

The most expensive time to ship your vehicle: Summer (May – August)

While we have addressed the cheapest time to ship your car, we won't leave you without information on the most expensive time to ship your vehicle. 

Summer is the peak season and the most expensive season to ship your car. Why? 

The rates shoot up by 20–40%, and demand is high anyway. 

Tips for you if you're shipping in summer:

  • Book early 
  • Be flexible with pick-up dates - or you will have to pay extra 
  • Expensive higher pricing 

Another price surge season to ship your car: "Snowbird Season" (October – January)

Snowbird season is for people who are "technically flying like birds" away from northern states to warmer states like Florida, Arizona, Texas, and California. 

During this season, shipping demand spikes, and the price rises.

In Conclusion: 

The best time to ship your car is either late fall (September – Early November) or Winter (December – February). Of course, that's if the shipping experience you need is stress-free, affordable, and predictable.

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