How much does car shipping cost?
Car Transportation Costs
For standard vehicle sizes, the transportation cost is £1.50 per mile. Larger vehicles such as vans or bigger cars are charged at £2.00 per mile.Have Questions?
If you need more information or have any questions regarding your vehicle transportation, feel free to reach out to us at 01922 218394.
What factors are used to calculate cost of car shipping?
Distance
The longer the distance, the higher the cost due to fuel and time expenses.
Route
Popular routes are often cheaper due to higher demand and availability.
Shipping Date
Flexible shipping dates may reduce costs compared to urgent shipments.
Vehicle Make and Model
Larger or luxury vehicles may cost more to transport due to size and value.
Location
Shipping to or from remote areas may cost more than urban locations.
Seasonality
Shipping costs can vary depending on the time of year and demand.
Vehicle Condition
Non-operational vehicles may require special equipment, increasing costs.
Auto Transport Type
Enclosed transport is more expensive than open transport for added protection.
| Category | Cost per mile | Exemples | Size | Weight | Ideal Transport Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADVENTURE | Call us | Jeep Wrangler, Land Rover Defender | 4.5-5m | 2000-2500 kg (Medium) | Open/Enclosed Transport |
| Airport Support Unit | Call us | Airport Tow Tractors, Baggage Trucks | 6-10m | 5000-10000 kg (Large) | Heavy Duty Transport |
| Ambulance | Call us | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Ambulance | 5.5-6.5m | 3500-4500 kg (Large) | Enclosed Transport |
| Box Van | Call us | Ford Transit Box Van | 5-7m | 2500-3500 kg (Medium-Large) | Open Transport/Multi-Car Transporter |
| Bus/Coach | Call us | Volvo Buses, Neoplan Tourliner | 10-14m | 12000-18000 kg (Very Large) | Heavy Duty Transport |
| Car Derived Van | Call us | Ford Fiesta Van, Peugeot Partner | 4-4.5m | 1500-2000 kg (Small-Medium) | Multi-Car Transporter |
| Car Transporter | Call us | MAN TGS Car Transporter | 12-15m | Up to 40000 kg (Very Large) | Heavy Duty Transport |
| Chassis Cab | Call us | Isuzu NPR, Mercedes Atego | 6-8m | 3000-5000 kg (Large) | Open/Heavy Duty Transport |
| Chassis Cowl | Call us | Scania P-Series (bare chassis) | 6-7m | 2500-4000 kg (Large) | Open/Heavy Duty Transport |
| COMPETITION | Call us | Ferrari F1 Cars, Rally Cars | 4-5m | 500-1500 kg (Small) | Enclosed Transport |
| Convertible | Call us | Mazda MX-5, BMW Z4 | 4.5-5m | 1300-1600 kg (Medium) | Enclosed Transport |
| Coupe | Call us | BMW 4 Series, Audi A5 | 4.5-5m | 1400-1700 kg (Medium) | Enclosed Transport |
| Crew Van | Call us | Mercedes Vito Crew Van | 5-5.5m | 2000-3000 kg (Medium) | Open/Multi-Car Transporter |
| Curtain Sided | Call us | Scania R-series Curtainsider | 10-14m | 7000-15000 kg (Very Large) | Heavy Duty Transport |
| Custom | Call us | Custom Hot Rods, Restomods | 4-12m | Variable (Variable) | Depends on build (Enclosed Recommended) |
| Double Deck | Call us | Double-Decker Bus (e.g., Routemaster) | 10-12m | 12000-20000 kg (Very Large) | Heavy Duty Transport |
| Dropside Lorry | Call us | Volvo FMX Dropside | 7-9m | 7000-12000 kg (Large) | Heavy Duty Transport |
| EPAC | Call us | Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model 3 | 4.5-5m | 1500-2000 kg (Small-Medium) | Open/Enclosed Transport |
| Estate | Call us | Volvo V90, Skoda Octavia Estate | 4.5-5m | 1500-1800 kg (Medium) | Enclosed Transport |
| Fire Engine | Call us | Oshkosh Striker, Rosenbauer | 8-12m | 10000-15000 kg (Very Large) | Heavy Duty Transport |
| Flat Lorry | Call us | Mercedes Actros Flatbed | 8-10m | 5000-12000 kg (Large) | Heavy Duty Transport |
| Hatchback | 1.65 | Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus | 4-4.5m | 1200-1600 kg (Small-Medium) | Multi-Car Transporter |
| Insulated Van | Call us | Mercedes Sprinter Refrigerated Van | 5-6m | 2500-3500 kg (Medium-Large) | Open Transport |
| LCV | Call us | Ford Transit Custom | 5-5.5m | 1800-2500 kg (Medium) | Open/Multi-Car Transporter |
| Liftback | Call us | Audi A5 Sportback, Tesla Model S | 4.5-5m | 1600-2000 kg (Medium) | Enclosed Transport |
| Light 4x4 Utility | Call us | Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger | 4.5-5.5m | 2000-2500 kg (Medium) | Open Transport |
| Livestock Carrier | Call us | Cattle Trucks, Horse Trailers | 8-12m | 5000-15000 kg (Large) | Heavy Duty Transport |
| Low Loader | Call us | MAN TGX Low Loader | 12-15m | Up to 40000 kg (Very Large) | Heavy Duty Transport |
| Luton Van | Call us | Renault Master Luton | 6-7m | 2500-4000 kg (Large) | Open Transport |
| Minibus | Call us | Ford Transit Minibus | 5-7m | 2500-3500 kg (Medium-Large) | Multi-Car Transporter/Open |
| MODERN CLASSIC | Call us | Porsche 911 (991), Jaguar E-Type Replica | 4.5-5m | 1200-1800 kg (Medium) | Enclosed Transport |
| Motor Caravan | Call us | Winnebago, Fiat Ducato Motorhome | 6-9m | 3500-6000 kg (Large) | Heavy Duty Transport |
| Motorbike | Call us | Harley-Davidson, Honda CBR | 2-2.5m | 200-300 kg (Small) | Motorcycle Trailer/Enclosed |
| MPV | Call us | Toyota Sienna, VW Touran | 4.5-5m | 1600-2000 kg (Medium) | Multi-Car Transporter |
| NAKED | Call us | Yamaha MT-07, Kawasaki Z900 | 2-2.2m | 180-250 kg (Small) | Motorcycle Trailer/Enclosed |
| OTHER L-CAT | Call us | Specialized Low-Category Vehicles | 3-8m | Variable (Variable) | Standard Transport (Define Use Case) |
| Panel Van | Call us | Ford Transit Panel Van | 5-6m | 2000-3000 kg (Medium-Large) | Open Transport |
| Pick Up | 1.95 | Ford F-150, Toyota Tacoma | 5-6m | 2000-2500 kg (Medium) | Open/Multi-Car Transporter |
| Platform Cab | Call us | Volvo FH16 Platform Truck | 10-12m | 10000-20000 kg (Very Large) | Heavy Duty Transport |
| ROAD SPORT | Call us | Porsche 911 GT3, McLaren 720S | 4.5-5m | 1400-1600 kg (Medium) | Enclosed Transport |
| Saloon | 1.75 | Toyota Camry, BMW 3 Series | 4.5-5m | 1400-1700 kg (Medium) | Enclosed Transport |
| SCOOTER | Call us | Vespa Primavera, Honda Forza | 1.5-2m | 100-200 kg (Small) | Motorcycle Trailer |
| Single Deck | Call us | Single-Deck Bus (e.g., Optare Solo) | 8-10m | 8000-12000 kg (Large) | Heavy Duty Transport |
| Skip Loader | Call us | Construction Skip Loaders | 6-8m | 5000-10000 kg (Large) | Heavy Duty Transport |
| Special Mobile Unit | Call us | Mobile Labs, Broadcast Vans | 6-8m | 4000-8000 kg (Large) | Enclosed Transport |
| Specially Fitted Van | Call us | Ambulance Conversions, CCTV Vans | 5-6m | 2500-4000 kg (Medium-Large) | Enclosed Transport |
| SUV | 1.85 | Land Rover Discovery, Audi Q7 | 4.5-5.5m | 1800-2500 kg (Medium-Large) | Enclosed/Open Transport |
| SUV Convertible | 1.85 | Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible | 4.5-5m | 1900-2200 kg (Medium) | Enclosed Transport |
| SUV Coupe | 1.85 | BMW X6, Mercedes GLE Coupe | 4.8-5.2m | 2000-2300 kg (Medium-Large) | Enclosed Transport |
| SUV Estate | 1.85 | Volvo XC70 | 4.5-5m | 1800-2200 kg (Medium-Large) | Enclosed Transport |
| SUV Hatchback | 1.85 | Mini Countryman | 4.3-4.7m | 1500-1800 kg (Medium) | Enclosed Transport |
| SUV Saloon | 1.85 | Audi Allroad | 4.5-5m | 1700-2000 kg (Medium) | Enclosed Transport |
| Taxi Cab | Call us | London Taxi (TX4), Checker Cab | 4.5-5m | 1800-2200 kg (Medium) | Multi-Car Transporter |
| Tipper | Call us | DAF LF Tipper Truck | 7-9m | 7000-12000 kg (Large) | Heavy Duty Transport |
| TOURING | Call us | Caravan Trailers, Touring Coaches | 6-12m | 2000-5000 kg (Large) | Enclosed/Heavy Duty Transport |
| Tower Wagon | Call us | Utility Maintenance Trucks | 8-10m | 5000-10000 kg (Large) | Heavy Duty Transport |
| Tractor | Call us | John Deere, New Holland | 5-7m | 4000-8000 kg (Large) | Heavy Duty Transport |
| UNSPECIFIED | Call us | Miscellaneous/Uncategorized | 3-15m | Variable (Variable) | Case-Specific Transport |
| Van Derived Car | Call us | Volkswagen Caddy, Peugeot Rifter | 4.5-5m | 1500-2000 kg (Small-Medium) | Multi-Car Transporter |
| Wagon | Call us | Subaru Outback, Audi A4 Avant | 4.5-5m | 1600-1900 kg (Medium) | Enclosed Transport |
| Window Van | Call us | Citroën Berlingo Window Van | 4.5-5m | 1800-2200 kg (Medium) | Open Transport |
| GENERAL | 1.75 | OTHERS | - | - (-) | - |
