Shipping your car cross country can be expensive, and finding the right auto transport company with whom you will feel most comfortable with may be a bit difficult. However, it may very well be worth the money spent when you factor in the high cost of gas these days as well as the wear and tear and mileage that you would put on your car should you drive on your own across the country. You will also find that when you choose a reliable auto transport company you will have peace of mind and one less thing to worry about. Shipping your car is safe and convenient. By properly inquiring about the services offered by car shipping companies you will be able to make an auto transport the right option for you.
The cost of shipping your car is dependent on many variables. A cross country transport for an average car is usually around a minimum of one thousand dollars, all fees included. 
The cost will rise quickly if you plan your trip for a high peak season or have time restrictions. Other factors that will jack up the costs are if your request a closed vehicle carrier, own an oversized vehicle, own an exotic car or live in a hard to get to location. The high peak season for an auto transport is during the heavily traveled months of the summer and around the holiday season. Spring and late summer are much quieter seasons for car shipping; therefore the prices will be lower then. Also, the average cross country car shipping can take anywhere from one to two weeks. If you need your car to arrive quicker than that you may incur additional charges.
As for a closed vehicle carrier, usually you will not need this option. For the average car, an open vehicle carrier is the most popular method of car shipping. An open vehicle carrier can carry many more cars at once then a closed vehicle carrier. The open vehicle transport method is reliable and efficient and is used most often. Instances when a closed vehicle carrier is preferred are when the car that is being shipped is an exotic car such as an antique car. A closed vehicle transporter protects your car from weather related conditions such as rain, snow and even dust being blown around. Aside for the higher cost of the closed vehicle transporter that you will pay with an exotic car, you most likely will get an extra fee for that kind of car factored in to your cost.
Also, if you live in a location that is very hard to get to, or if your car is going to a location that is hard to get to you may need to opt for a more central location for pickup and or drop-off in order to avoid additional fees. And if you live in a private community, commercial vehicles are not even allowed to enter. Therefore do arrange a head of time a more central location, such as a main parking lot to avoid unnecessary extra charges. It may be a little less convenient, but you will save yourself some money. By taking all of these factors discussed into consideration you will be able to find a car shipping company that offers you everything you need in order to make it a worthwhile option for you.