Enclosed car transport is a type of auto transport that adds protection for vehicles. It’s a great car shipping option if you need to transport a classic or luxury car. Enclosed carriers can often only carry a few vehicles at the same time, in most cases, up to 7 automobiles.
Enclosed car transport service prices are calculated the same as open car transport, but you’ll pay about 30-40% more per trip for added protection. For standard-sized vehicles: short routes (1-500 miles) average $709, medium routes (500-1500 miles) average $929 and longer routes (1500+ miles) average $1179.
Here are a few questions to ask yourself if you’re deciding whether you need enclosed car transport, or the standard open auto transport: