Auto Transport Costs Across the US -- May 2011

06/07/2011

Each month, MoveCars.com provides the average auto shipping rates between various regions of the US to help consumers understand an approximate cost for shipping their vehicle and how prices are changing over time. With the price of diesel down a little from April, the cost of shipping a vehicle in the US was mixed among the different regions.

Below are the market averages for May 2011. The Southeast to Midwest shipments saw a significant increase in the average price while the Northeast to Southeast shipments saw a modest decrease.

RegionsAverage Price*
Midwest to Northeast$691
Northeast to Southeast$674
Southwest to Northeast$1132
Southeast to Southwest$1341
Southeast to Midwest$1039

*These prices reflect the average market cost of shipping a standard car during the past month. Prices may vary significantly depending on the vehicle being shipped as well as the exact zip codes of the origin and destination. To get an accurate quote for shipping your vehicle, please contact an auto transport company .