What is car shipping market data?

It's a summary of what shipping a car costs and how easy it is to book right now: average prices by state and route, monthly trends, carrier capacity and seasonal patterns.

Are these real prices or estimates?

They're modeled from published industry studies and weekly diesel data, shown as a national average and typical range, and labeled with the date they describe. As Haulwide completes its own shipments, measured prices blend in and each figure's label updates. A price is confirmed only when a carrier accepts your specific shipment.

Why do car shipping prices change?

Prices move with demand (summer moves, snowbird season, college terms), truck capacity, diesel prices, weather and the direction of the route. Busy one-way corridors cost more in the popular direction.

How often is the data updated?

Market figures are refreshed on a regular schedule, and every page shows the date its numbers describe. Thin or stale data is labeled rather than hidden.

Can I see prices for my exact route?

Yes. Route pages show estimates for common routes, and the cost calculator estimates any pickup and delivery pair for your vehicle and dates.

How can I use market data to pay less?

Ship in a lower-priced month if you can, avoid the busy direction of seasonal routes, keep your pickup window flexible and set a price alert for your route.

Car Shipping Market Data

Track car shipping prices, trends, carrier availability and seasonal patterns across the U.S., so you can pick the right time and route to ship.

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Modeled from published dataAs of Nov 2, 2026. Standard sedan, open transport unless noted.

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$1,550

National average price

Standard sedan, open transport

4,800+

Routes tracked

U.S. state and city routes

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Car Shipping Price Index
The national average price, tracked monthly.
Car Shipping Price Trends
How prices moved over the last 12 months.
Car Shipping Rates by State
Average costs to and from every state.
Car Shipping Rates by Route
Prices and transit times on popular routes.
Carrier Availability
Truck space and pickup times by region.
Car Shipping Seasonality
Cheapest and busiest months to ship.

Market insights

The national average is $1,550, down 3% on last month.
Summer (Jun–Aug) is the most expensive season, driven by household moves.
Enclosed transport averages $2,400, about 50% more than open.
Busy interstate corridors in the South and West have the most truck space.

How we calculate this

National price trend

Average price over the last 12 months.

Price trends

National average car shipping price by month (estimates)

National average car shipping price by month (estimates)
Period	Value
Oct	$1,600
Nov	$1,550

Seasonal comparison

Winter (Dec–Feb)$1,480
Spring (Mar–May)$1,580
Summer (Jun–Aug)$1,700
Fall (Sep–Nov)$1,550

Frequently asked questions

All FAQs

What is car shipping market data?
It's a summary of what shipping a car costs and how easy it is to book right now: average prices by state and route, monthly trends, carrier capacity and seasonal patterns.
Are these real prices or estimates?
They're modeled from published industry studies and weekly diesel data, shown as a national average and typical range, and labeled with the date they describe. As Haulwide completes its own shipments, measured prices blend in and each figure's label updates. A price is confirmed only when a carrier accepts your specific shipment.
Market data methodology
Why do car shipping prices change?
Prices move with demand (summer moves, snowbird season, college terms), truck capacity, diesel prices, weather and the direction of the route. Busy one-way corridors cost more in the popular direction.
Car shipping cost factors

How often is the data updated?
Market figures are refreshed on a regular schedule, and every page shows the date its numbers describe. Thin or stale data is labeled rather than hidden.
Can I see prices for my exact route?
Yes. Route pages show estimates for common routes, and the cost calculator estimates any pickup and delivery pair for your vehicle and dates.
Car shipping cost calculator
How can I use market data to pay less?
Ship in a lower-priced month if you can, avoid the busy direction of seasonal routes, keep your pickup window flexible and set a price alert for your route.
Price alerts

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Using these numbers

Treat averages as a starting point. Your route, vehicle and dates set the real price.
A quote far below the average can mean a long wait for a truck.
Check again a few weeks before pickup, when carriers plan their loads.

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