Snowbird Car Shipping
Door-to-Door, South for Winter and Back
Snowbird car shipping moves your car between your northern home and your winter home, so you can fly and still have your own car when you land. American Car Transporters is a family-owned, licensed, bonded and insured broker based in Boca Raton, Florida, and we ship snowbird cars door to door every season, south in the fall and back north in the spring.
Ship your car south this winter
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How snowbird car shipping works
Who snowbird car shipping is for
Retirees, seasonal residents and anyone who splits the year between two addresses. Some snowbirds fly and ship their only car. Others drive one car south and ship the second instead of leaving it parked for months.
How round-trip snowbird shipping works
- Request a free quote for the trip south with your pickup and delivery addresses, your vehicle and your travel dates.
- We match you with a vetted carrier and confirm a pickup window that fits your plans.
- The driver inspects the car at your northern home, loads it and keeps you updated in transit.
- Your car is delivered to your winter address and inspected with you at drop-off.
- In spring, request the return trip north. Repeat clients get quoted quickly because the route is already on file.
There is no package or contract. It is two one-way shipments a year, on your schedule, door to door at both homes.
When to book your fall and spring shipments
Snowbird season creates a surge in carrier demand on the busiest lanes, Northeast to Florida and Midwest to Florida in the fall, and the same lanes north in the spring. Booking early in each window gives you more say over pickup dates. If your dates are not fixed yet, we can work with a pickup window instead of a single day.
Routes, transport options and prep
Popular snowbird routes
- New York and New Jersey to Florida, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Delray Beach, Fort Myers and The Villages
- Massachusetts and Connecticut to Florida
- Michigan, Illinois and Ohio to Florida
- Pennsylvania to Florida
- Canada to Florida
- Snowbird shipping to Arizona and Texas
Top Florida destinations include Naples, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, the Tampa Bay area and Palm Beach County.
Open or enclosed transport
Open transport is the most common and most affordable choice for everyday cars. Enclosed transport protects classic, luxury and low-mileage vehicles from weather and road debris. Your quote includes insurance coverage either way.
How to prepare your car
- Remove personal items and toll tags.
- Check tire pressure, fluids and battery.
- Note or photograph any existing damage before pickup.
- Leave about a quarter tank of gas.
Shipping vs. driving
Driving a long snowbird route twice a year adds miles, fuel, hotels and days on the road. Shipping trades that for a scheduled pickup and delivery at both ends, so you can fly and arrive rested.
Snowbird car shipping FAQ
Can I book the same snowbird route every year?
Yes. Many clients ship the same lane twice a year, south in the fall and north in the spring, and request a new quote each season through the same simple process.
Do you pick up and deliver at both of my homes?
Yes. We arrange door-to-door pickup and delivery at both addresses, so you never drop off or pick up at a terminal.
How far ahead should I book?
Earlier is better during peak snowbird weeks, because carrier space on popular seasonal routes fills up. If your travel dates are flexible, a pickup window helps us place your car faster.
Can I ship a second car instead of leaving it parked all season?
Yes. Many snowbirds ship a second car one way rather than leaving it sitting for months or putting extra miles on it.
Is my car insured during transport?
Yes. Our quote includes insurance coverage for your vehicle, and we only work with vetted carriers.
Need to ship your car?
Get a free quote by filling out the form or by giving us a call
