Updated October 26, 2026 · Aug 31 – Oct 25, 2026
Car Shipping Trends: What People Are Getting Estimates For
In the 8 weeks to October 25, 2026, the most quoted vehicle was the Toyota Camry and the most quoted route was California to Florida. These rankings come from the estimate requests people made with us, and they update every Monday.
What's moving
Changes against the 8 weeks before, from the estimate requests people made with us.
- Snowbird season is showing: about 45% of state-to-state estimate requests head south, and 3 of the top 5 routes run south. Snowbird auto transport →
- California to Florida climbed from #11 to #1 among the most quoted routes. See this route →
- Nevada to Washington is new to the most quoted routes, at #7.
- The Jeep Wrangler climbed from #28 to #5 among the most quoted vehicles. Shipping a Wrangler →
- The Toyota Camry climbed from #15 to #1 among the most quoted vehicles. Shipping a Camry →
- Requests for enclosed transport rose to about 8% of all requests (from 5%). Enclosed auto transport →
- Nevada to Texas slipped from #1 to #6 as requests shifted to other routes.
Most quoted vehicles
Make and model, ranked by how many different people asked for an estimate (Aug 31 – Oct 25, 2026).
| # | Vehicle | Type | Typical model years | Share of requests | Vs. previous 8 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Camry | Cars (sedans, coupes, hatchbacks) | 2005–2025 | about 1 in 40 | ▲ Up from #15 |
| 2 | Toyota Corolla | Cars (sedans, coupes, hatchbacks) | 2010–2025 | about 1 in 40 | No change |
| 3 | Honda Accord | Cars (sedans, coupes, hatchbacks) | 2010–2020 | about 1 in 40 | No change |
| 4 | Honda Civic | Cars (sedans, coupes, hatchbacks) | 2010–2025 | about 1 in 50 | ▼ Down from #1 |
| 5 | Jeep Wrangler | SUVs and crossovers | 2000–2020 | about 1 in 50 | ▲ Up from #28 |
| 6 | Ford F-150 | Pickup trucks | 2000–2020 | about 1 in 60 | ▲ Up from #16 |
| 7 | Toyota RAV4 | SUVs and crossovers | 2015–2025 | about 1 in 70 | ▼ Down from #6 |
| 8 | Honda CR-V | SUVs and crossovers | 2005–2020 | about 1 in 70 | ▼ Down from #4 |
| 9 | Hyundai Elantra | Cars (sedans, coupes, hatchbacks) | 2015–2025 | about 1 in 70 | ▼ Down from #5 |
| 10 | Chevrolet Corvette | Sports, classic and collector cars | 1970–2005 | about 1 in 80 | New on the list |
| 11 | Tesla Model Y | SUVs and crossovers | 2020–2027 | about 1 in 80 | ▼ Down from #9 |
| 12 | Toyota Tacoma | Pickup trucks | 2000–2020 | about 1 in 80 | ▲ Up from #20 |
| 13 | Toyota Highlander | SUVs and crossovers | 2015–2020 | about 1 in 90 | New on the list |
| 14 | Ford Mustang | Sports, classic and collector cars | 1995–2020 | about 1 in 100 | ▲ Up from #24 |
| 15 | Jeep Cherokee | SUVs and crossovers | 2010–2020 | about 1 in 100 | ▲ Up from #26 |
| 16 | Chevrolet Camaro | Sports, classic and collector cars | 1995–2020 | about 1 in 110 | New on the list |
| 17 | Ford Escape | SUVs and crossovers | 2010–2020 | about 1 in 110 | ▲ Up from #23 |
| 18 | GMC Sierra 1500 | Pickup trucks | 2005–2020 | about 1 in 110 | New on the list |
| 19 | Hyundai Tucson | SUVs and crossovers | 2015–2025 | about 1 in 110 | ▲ Up from #25 |
| 20 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | SUVs and crossovers | 2010–2025 | about 1 in 110 | ▲ Up from #27 |
| 21 | Nissan Altima | Cars (sedans, coupes, hatchbacks) | 2015–2025 | about 1 in 110 | ▼ Down from #7 |
| 22 | Toyota Tundra | Pickup trucks | 2005–2027 | about 1 in 110 | New on the list |
Popular everyday cars rank high because they are what most people own. A share like "about 1 in 40" means roughly one estimate request in forty was for that model.
Most quoted vehicle types
- No change
1. Cars (sedans, coupes, hatchbacks)
about 1 in 2 requests
- No change
about 1 in 3 requests
- No change
about 1 in 10 requests
- No change
4. Sports, classic and collector cars
about 1 in 12 requests
- No change
about 1 in 40 requests
- No change
6. Motorcycles
about 1 in 60 requests
Body type is our best reading of the make and model each person typed, so treat it as a close guide rather than an exact split.
Most quoted routes
State to state, ranked by how many different people asked for an estimate on that route.
| # | Route | Direction | Share of requests | Vs. previous 8 weeks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California to Florida | Southbound | about 1 in 60 | ▲ Up from #11 | California to FloridaLos Angeles to Miami |
| 2 | California to Texas | Southbound | about 1 in 60 | ▲ Up from #3 | California to TexasSan Diego to Houston |
| 3 | Nevada to Florida | Southbound | about 1 in 60 | ▼ Down from #2 | NevadaFlorida |
| 4 | Nevada to California | Westbound | about 1 in 60 | No change | Las Vegas to Los AngelesNevadaCalifornia |
| 5 | California to Oregon | Northbound | about 1 in 80 | ▲ Up from #6 | CaliforniaOregon |
| 6 | Nevada to Texas | Southbound | about 1 in 80 | ▼ Down from #1 | NevadaTexas |
| 7 | Nevada to Washington | Northbound | about 1 in 90 | New on the list | NevadaWashington |
| 8 | Oregon to Texas | Southbound | about 1 in 100 | ▼ Down from #5 | OregonTexas |
| 9 | California to New York | Northbound | about 1 in 110 | New on the list | Los Angeles to New YorkSan Francisco to New YorkCaliforniaNew York |
| 10 | Nevada to Georgia | Southbound | about 1 in 110 | ▼ Down from #7 | NevadaGeorgia |
| 11 | Oregon to California | Southbound | about 1 in 110 | ▼ Down from #9 | Portland to Los AngelesOregonCalifornia |
What the top routes are estimated to cost in October
Open and enclosed estimate ranges for a standard sedan, from our published formula. Your actual price comes from the licensed auto transport company you choose.
| Route | Road miles | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Typical transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California to Florida | 2,737 mi | $1,520 – $2,380 | $2,280 – $3,570 | 7–10 days |
| California to Texas | 1,477 mi | $1,130 – $1,530 | $1,690 – $2,290 | 4–7 days |
| Nevada to Florida | 2,440 mi | $1,440 – $2,250 | $2,150 – $3,370 | 6–9 days |
Formula v2026.09.2 · EIA U.S. diesel $6.35/gal, week of Oct 26, 2026, 52-week average $4.88 · October pricing · road miles from OpenStreetMap routing where cached, otherwise straight-line distance ×1.2.
Estimate, not a quote. Produced automatically by our published formula from public data; your price comes from the licensed auto transport partner you choose. How we estimate · Get your free estimate
Fuel: U.S. Energy Information Administration. Routing: © OpenStreetMap contributors (OSRM). ZIP locations: U.S. Census Bureau.
Where requests start and end
Top pickup states
- 1. Nevada · about 1 in 6No change
- 2. California · about 1 in 7No change
- 3. Oregon · about 1 in 15No change
- 4. Florida · about 1 in 15▲ Up from #5
- 5. Washington · about 1 in 20▼ Down from #4
- 6. Texas · about 1 in 20No change
- 7. New York · about 1 in 25No change
- 8. Massachusetts · about 1 in 40▲ Up from #15
- 9. Virginia · about 1 in 40▼ Down from #8
- 10. Ohio · about 1 in 40▲ Up from #24
Top delivery states
- 1. California · about 1 in 9No change
- 2. Texas · about 1 in 10No change
- 3. Florida · about 1 in 10No change
- 4. Nevada · about 1 in 20▲ Up from #7
- 5. Oregon · about 1 in 20▼ Down from #4
- 6. Washington · about 1 in 20▲ Up from #8
- 7. Arizona · about 1 in 25▼ Down from #6
- 8. Georgia · about 1 in 25▼ Down from #5
- 9. Virginia · about 1 in 30No change
- 10. Illinois · about 1 in 30▲ Up from #13
Seasonal direction
Southbound requests outnumber northbound ones: about 45% of requests between states head south, against 29% heading north. That is the snowbird pattern, when people send cars to Florida, Arizona and Texas for the winter, and southbound routes tend to cost a little more from October through March. The rest run mostly east or west. The southbound share eased slightly compared with the 8 weeks before. About 2% of all requests start or end at a ZIP code on or beside a major military base; see military car shipping. Snowbird auto transport · Seasonal shipping guide
More trends in the requests
Each figure is a share of all estimate requests in Aug 31 – Oct 25, 2026, shown only when at least 8 different people fit it.
How far ahead people want pickup
The typical request asks for the car to be picked up about 7 days after the request (6 days in the 8 weeks before). Booking a week or two ahead usually gives the companies time to fit the car onto a truck already heading your way.
- 47%within a week
- 20%1–2 weeks out
- 18%2–4 weeks out
- 15%a month or more
Cross-country: about 54%
Share of requests between states roughly 1,500+ miles apart, from 55% in the 8 weeks before. Long moves climb in the summer moving season and with snowbird runs. Cross-country auto transport
Short trips: about 10%
Share of requests in the same state or under about 500 miles, from 11% in the 8 weeks before. Short runs often follow local car sales and auctions.
Enclosed transport: about 8%
Share of requests for enclosed transport, from 5% in the 8 weeks before. Enclosed tends to rise for classic and luxury cars, and before winter for snowbird cars. Enclosed auto transport
Older and classic cars: about 11%
Share of requests for cars 25 or more model years old, from 10% in the 8 weeks before. Classic requests usually peak in spring and around car-show season. Antique and classic car shipping
Electric vehicles: about 6%
Share of requests for fully electric vehicles, the same as the 8 weeks before. A rough read on how many EVs change hands between states. EV shipping
Cars that do not run: about 2%
Share of requests for a car that does not run, from 3% in the 8 weeks before. These are mostly auction and repair buys, and often rise after auction season or storm-damage sales. Shipping a non-running car
Hawaii and Alaska: about 3%
Share of requests to or from Hawaii or Alaska, from 2% in the 8 weeks before. These usually rise before summer and before the winter holidays.
How these rankings are made
- What is counted: estimate requests made on this website and in our chat. These are requests for estimates, not bookings or deliveries.
- Window: the last 8 full weeks, Monday to Sunday, Pacific time (this edition: Aug 31 – Oct 25, 2026), compared with the 8 weeks before (Jul 6 – Aug 30, 2026).
- People, not clicks: each person counts once per vehicle, route and state. Repeated requests for the same car and trip are left out, and so are requests our office entered for phone callers.
- Minimum: a vehicle, route or state appears only when at least 8 different people asked about it. Routes are state to state only.
- What is published: ranks and rounded shares only. No names, contact details, addresses, ZIP codes, cities, request dates or exact counts.
- Updated: every Monday. Cost figures on this page come from our published estimate formula; see also the quarterly Car Shipping Cost Estimate Index.
Questions about these trends
From the estimate requests people make with us on this website and in our chat, over the last 8 full weeks (Monday to Sunday, Pacific time). Each person counts once per vehicle and once per route, repeated requests for the same car and trip are left out, and so are requests our own office typed in for callers.
No. It shows what people asked for an estimate on. Whether someone went on to book, and with which licensed auto transport company, is between them and that company, so it is not part of this data.
A vehicle, route or state only appears when at least 8 different people asked about it in the window. That keeps the list meaningful and makes sure no single request can be picked out. Routes are shown state to state only, never city to city.
No. The page shows only ranks and rounded shares such as "about 1 in 8 requests". No names, phone numbers, email addresses, addresses, ZIP codes, cities or request dates are published, and no exact counts.
Every Monday. Each update covers the last 8 full weeks and compares the ranks with the 8 weeks before that, which is where "up", "down" and "new on the list" come from.
Yes. Please cite "American Auto Shipping, Car Shipping Trends, week of October 26, 2026" and link to this page.
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