Savannah, GA car shipping
Car Shipping in Savannah, GA
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$240 – $1,945
Typical price
Sedan, open transport
1–4 days
Transit time
Most major cities
Los Angeles, Charleston
Top destinations
$240 – $660
Trips within Georgia
Published range for an in-state trip
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About car shipping in Savannah
Savannah's historic district is built around a grid of squares, and every square is a place a long vehicle has to go around rather than through. That single piece of town planning decides where your car gets loaded. Outside the district, the city is a major port with the road network to match, and lanes up and down I-95 run constantly.
- The squares force turns a long carrier cannot make
- A major container port, with freight roads to match
- On I-95 with I-16 running west to Macon and Atlanta
- Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30
- Main highways
- I-95, I-16, I-516
- Typical transit
- 1–4 days
- In-state trips
- $240 – $660
Car shipping rates from Savannah
Estimated from published industry figures for a standard car. Your quote depends on season, vehicle and exact addresses.
| Destination | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,570 mi | $900 – $4,855 | $1,170 – $7,770 | 6–11 days | Georgia to California |
| Charleston, SC | 100 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Georgia to South Carolina |
| Houston, TX | 1,030 mi | $720 – $1,945 | $935 – $3,115 | 3–5 days | Georgia to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 150 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Georgia to Florida |
| Birmingham, AL | 420 mi | $335 – $925 | $410 – $1,480 | 1–2 days | Georgia to Alabama |
| New York City, NY | 860 mi | $630 – $1,625 | $805 – $2,600 | 2–4 days | Georgia to New York |
Prices move with the season
No source publishes monthly prices by city, so this is what the studies say about timing.
Summer moving season and the holidays tighten truck space, while mid-January to February is usually the quietest stretch of the year.
Direct Connect Auto Transport reports 2026 versus 2025 running 3% to 8% higher.
Published price adjustments
- Pickup truckPickups cost about 38% more to ship than standard cars.Source: Move.org
- SUVAt 500 miles, an SUV averaged $743 against $696 for a car.Source: Move.org
- Non-running vehicleAdd $150 to $300 for a vehicle that does not run.Source: Direct Connect Auto Transport
Transit times from Savannah
Typical days on the road after pickup.
- Charleston, SC · 100 mi1–2 days
- Jacksonville, FL · 150 mi1–2 days
- Charlotte, NC · 260 mi1–2 days
- Birmingham, AL · 420 mi1–2 days
- Nashville, TN · 520 mi2–3 days
- New York City, NY · 860 mi2–4 days
- Chicago, IL · 920 mi2–4 days
Popular routes from Savannah
Car shipping companies serving Savannah
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by city data.
Pickup areas around Savannah
Where trucks reach easily, and where a meeting point helps.
- Southside and PoolerWide roads near I-95 with big lots. Easiest loading.
- Wilmington and Whitemarsh IslandsStraightforward, though a long way from the west side.
- The historic districtMeet outside it; the squares rule out a full carrier.
Good to know in Savannah
- The squares are the reason for the meeting pointSavannah's historic grid routes traffic around twenty-odd squares, and an eighty-foot carrier cannot take those turns. The district is beautiful and completely unsuited to loading a car. Drivers use a lot on Victory Drive or out toward the islands instead.
- The port is why carriers are here at allSavannah handles an enormous volume of containers, and the truck traffic it generates keeps a deep pool of drivers in the area. For a city this size that means better carrier availability than you would expect, particularly northbound on I-95.
- I-16 is the way inlandNothing else runs west from here. A car going to Atlanta, Birmingham or beyond takes I-16 to Macon first, which adds distance the map does not suggest. Northbound and southbound on I-95 are the cheap directions.
- Moving to SavannahIf you're moving from another state, you'll generally need to register your vehicle in Georgia. Check Georgia's motor vehicle agency for deadlines and inspection rules.
Other Georgia cities
Starting prices on popular routes.
Helpful guides for Savannah
Why ship from Savannah?
- Carriers already serving Georgia
- Door-to-door pickup where trucks can reach
- Open and enclosed transport options
- Published price ranges you can compare before booking
- Common for relocations, students, military moves and car purchases
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Savannah?
Published figures put a standard car on an open carrier at about $240 – $1,945 from Savannah to other major cities, depending on distance, season and vehicle. Shorter trips, such as to Charleston, run about $240 – $660.
Car shipping cost calculatorHow long does it take to ship a car from Savannah?
About 1–2 days to Charleston and 6–11 days to Los Angeles, plus the pickup window before the car is loaded.
How long car shipping takesCan the truck pick up at my home in Savannah?
Often, yes. On narrow, busy or restricted streets, the driver may ask to meet at a nearby open lot where a full-size carrier can load safely.
Door-to-door car shipping
Should I ship open or enclosed from Savannah?
Open transport suits most everyday cars and costs less. Consider enclosed for luxury, classic or exotic cars, or anything with fresh paint.
Open vs. enclosed shippingIs my car insured when shipping from Savannah?
Licensed carriers must carry liability insurance, and most carry cargo coverage for the cars they haul. Ask for the certificate of insurance before pickup.
Car shipping insuranceWhat's the cheapest way to ship a car from Savannah?
Choose open transport, be flexible with dates, book one to three weeks ahead and meet the truck near a main highway if your street is hard to reach.
Cheapest way to ship a car
Where these figures come from
Published industry studies, not Haulwide shipments. Checked Sep 16, 2026.
- SGT Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 9, 2026. 30 months of the company's own shipping data (January 2024 to June 2026) across all 50 states and 1,581 state-to-state lanes, limited to completed single-vehicle open transport deliveries and mix-adjusted for distance.
- Move.org(opens in a new tab)
Published Mar 4, 2026. Nearly 800 broker quotes analyzed, priced for a running 2025 Toyota Camry with a one-week lead time using October 2025 quotes.
- Kelley Blue Book(opens in a new tab)
Published Jan 12, 2026. Quotes requested from eight transport companies for a 2025 Honda Accord on three routes from Orlando, on standard open carriers.
- Direct Connect Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
No publication date given. The company's own carrier data for an operable sedan on open transport; the page states no publication date.
- RoadRunner Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 1, 2026. The company's completed shipment history, which it describes as over 1 million vehicles delivered across 30+ years, updated September 2026. Its nationwide average is $1,215 at a median distance of 987 miles and a median $1.23 per mile.
The sources disagree, so figures are shown as the span across them rather than a single price. Pricing methodology
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