Fort Lauderdale is practically our backyard. Sahara's office in Hollywood is a short drive down I-95 or US 1, so we know the area's condos, gated communities and seasonal rhythms firsthand. Our Fort Lauderdale auto transport service covers everything from Las Olas townhomes to Weston subdivisions. When you book car shipping Fort Lauderdale FL with us, you are working with people who drive these streets and know where a big carrier can actually stop.
Broward County runs on a few key roads. I-95 and Florida's Turnpike carry most long-haul traffic, I-595 connects the coast to Davie and Weston, and the Sawgrass Expressway, a toll road billed through SunPass or toll-by-plate, wraps around the western suburbs. Closer to the beach, A1A and the 17th Street Causeway near Port Everglades get crowded, especially on cruise days. We plan pickups around those patterns so your driver is not stuck in port traffic.
Seasons here are about people and storms. Snowbirds start arriving in late October and stay until April or May, which keeps southbound carriers busy in the fall and northbound ones busy in spring. Hurricane season runs June through November, and while most storms pass without trouble, a watch or warning can push pickups by a few days. Summer brings daily afternoon downpours that can slow loading but rarely stop it.
Service area
Fort Lauderdale car transport, door to door
Las Olas and the Isles
Narrow finger-island streets lined with canal homes leave little room for a carrier to turn, so we usually meet on a wider cross street nearby.
Galt Ocean Mile and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
High-rise condos along A1A where building management may ask for advance notice, a loading zone reservation and proof of insurance before a carrier stops.
Victoria Park and Wilton Manors
Older neighborhoods with tight streets and heavy tree cover near downtown, where a meeting spot on a main road is common.
Weston and Plantation
Gated, HOA-run communities with rules on commercial vehicles, so we confirm gate access and delivery hours before dispatch.
Coral Springs and Parkland
Northwest Broward suburbs near the Sawgrass Expressway with wide streets and many family relocations.
Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach
Coastal condo and retiree communities along I-95 and US 1 with heavy snowbird traffic every fall and spring.
Ship a car to Fort Lauderdale
People ship a car to Fort Lauderdale for retirement, seasonal stays, jobs in the marine and tourism industries, and new starts in South Florida's finance and tech scene. Snowbirds from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and the Midwest make up much of the inbound traffic every fall, and those cars usually come down I-95 or the Turnpike. A growing number of remote workers relocate here year-round, too.
Condo delivery is where local knowledge pays off. Many oceanfront buildings require you to reserve a loading zone and notify the front desk, and some HOAs in Weston, Plantation and Coral Springs restrict commercial trucks or limit delivery hours. Tell us your building's rules when you book, and we will pass them to the driver. If the truck cannot enter, we will set a nearby meeting point with plenty of room to unload.
Ship a car from Fort Lauderdale
Spring is the busiest time to ship a car from Fort Lauderdale. From March through May, snowbirds head back to the Northeast and Midwest, and carriers leaving South Florida book quickly. Outside that window, people ship cars north for job moves, to college towns for students, and to Atlanta, Texas and the Carolinas for relocations. Booking two to three weeks ahead in spring gives you the best choice of dates.
We arrange pickups throughout Broward County, from Hallandale Beach to Deerfield Beach and west to Sawgrass Mills. Because our office is local, we can give you a realistic sense of timing and access for your building or community. Before pickup, pull your SunPass, take beach chairs and parking passes out of the car, and snap a few photos for your records. Condo owners should confirm a pickup spot with building management in advance.
Pricing
Fort Lauderdale car shipping cost
Estimated prices from Fort Lauderdale to popular destinations, updated November 2026. The same ranges apply in the other direction.
Fort Lauderdale → Atlanta, GA
650 miles · 2 to 3 days
- Sedan, open
- $725 to $950
- SUV, open
- $850 to $1,075
Fort Lauderdale → Washington, DC
1,050 miles · 3 to 4 days
- Sedan, open
- $925 to $1,175
- SUV, open
- $1,050 to $1,350
Fort Lauderdale → Philadelphia, PA
1,190 miles · 3 to 5 days
- Sedan, open
- $975 to $1,225
- SUV, open
- $1,125 to $1,425
Fort Lauderdale → New York City, NY
1,280 miles · 3 to 5 days
- Sedan, open
- $1,000 to $1,275
- SUV, open
- $1,150 to $1,475
Fort Lauderdale → Chicago, IL
1,350 miles · 3 to 5 days
- Sedan, open
- $1,025 to $1,300
- SUV, open
- $1,175 to $1,500
Fort Lauderdale → Boston, MA
1,490 miles · 4 to 6 days
- Sedan, open
- $1,075 to $1,375
- SUV, open
- $1,250 to $1,575
Estimates, not quotes. Your exact price depends on addresses, vehicle, condition, season and carrier availability. Non-running vehicles usually add $150 to $250.
What moves the price in Fort Lauderdale
- Snowbird timing: fall southbound and spring northbound runs are the busiest of the year, and rates follow that demand.
- Condo and HOA access: buildings that need loading zone reservations, or communities that require a meeting point, can affect scheduling.
- Hurricane season: storm watches and warnings from June through November can delay carriers throughout South Florida.
- Port and beach traffic: Port Everglades cruise days and A1A congestion can slow pickups near the coast.
- Enclosed transport: many exotic, luxury and collector cars in South Florida ship enclosed, which costs more than an open carrier.
Fort Lauderdale vehicle shipping
Fort Lauderdale vehicle shipping includes snowbird sedans and SUVs, convertibles, luxury cars and exotics, and plenty of classics that spend their winters in South Florida. We also move cars for boat owners and marine workers, vehicles bought from dealers along Federal Highway, and cars for students at Nova Southeastern University. Enclosed transport is a popular choice here because so many vehicles are high value.
Some customers need a vehicle moved to or from Port Everglades for overseas shipping or after an import. Once your ocean shipping and port paperwork are arranged, we can quote the domestic leg to or from the port. For dealers and fleets, we can schedule single units or multi-car loads across Broward, including Davie and Miramar, and the rest of South Florida.
Car shipping companies in Fort Lauderdale
When you compare car shipping companies in Fort Lauderdale, look for straight answers on licensing, insurance and door-to-door service. Ask how the company handles condo rules, gated communities and storm delays. A company that asks about your building before quoting is usually one that will get the details right on delivery day. It also helps to know who your point of contact is while the car is on the road.
Sahara Auto Transport is based in Hollywood, Florida, just minutes from Fort Lauderdale, so this is home for our team. We know the buildings, the traffic and the seasons. Call 888-509-8666 any day between 6am and 11pm, and we are happy to talk through your Fort Lauderdale car transport plans whenever it suits you. If you want to talk through a tricky building or a tight schedule, we are a quick call away.