Texas to Florida Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for shipping from Texas to Florida is simple but important. Here’s what you need to do:

Clean and inspect your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. Take photos of any existing damage for your records.

Remove personal items: Take out all personal belongings, toll passes, and loose items from the interior. Car carriers are not insured for personal property.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and brake fluid. Make sure your battery is secure and working.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, and other add-ons that could get damaged. Fold in side mirrors and retract antennas.

Provide a working key: Give the driver a spare key that starts the vehicle. Keep your main set with you.

For complete preparation details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps helps ensure your car arrives safely in Florida.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Texas to Florida. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance to protect your vehicle.

Before your car ships, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid for the entire trip from Texas to Florida. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy for extra protection.

This insurance covers your vehicle against damage during loading, transport, and unloading. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected every mile from Texas to Florida.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Texas to Florida at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best chance of securing your preferred dates and getting competitive rates.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better carrier availability: Popular routes like Texas to Florida fill up quickly
• Lower costs: Last-minute bookings often cost more
• Flexible scheduling: More time means more pickup and delivery options

If you’re moving during peak season (summer months or winter holidays), consider booking 3-4 weeks ahead. For urgent shipments, we can often accommodate rush orders with 2-3 days notice, though premium rates may apply.

Pro tip: Book as soon as you know your moving dates. You can always adjust your schedule if needed, and early booking locks in better pricing.

No payment is due at the time of booking. We do require a payment method on file so that it is available to charge once a carrier is secured. We accept all major debit and credit cards, including Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express. The most convenient option is to pay for your shipment in full by credit card at the time a carrier is secured.

We also allow you to pay for your Initial Payment via credit or debit card and then pay the outstanding balance on delivery day via cash or a certified check made out to the carrier.

Your Sherpa shipment includes up to 100 lbs of personal items or household goods stored in the trunk area or secured below the window line. If you are shipping to or from a port or your shipment includes ocean transit, your vehicle must be emptied of all items. Sherpa and your assigned carrier cannot be responsible for personal items left inside the vehicle. See our Vehicle Shipping Tips for more details.

Yes. It is important that you, or another adult that you trust, is there for pickup and delivery of your vehicle. This designated person plays an important role in the shipping process including documenting the state of the vehicle and signing the Bill of Lading, which acts as a receipt of the vehicle’s condition.

Open auto transport uses open trailers where your car is exposed to weather and road debris. This is the most common and affordable option, costing about 50% less than enclosed transport. Your vehicle travels on the same multi-car carriers you see on highways every day.

Enclosed auto transport protects your car inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs more but offers maximum protection for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For Texas to Florida shipping: Most standard vehicles do great with open transport on this popular route. Choose enclosed transport if you have a high-value car, pristine paint, or want extra peace of mind for the 1,000+ mile journey.

Learn more in our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for all shipments from Texas to Florida. This means we pick up your car from your home, office, or any address you choose and deliver it directly to your destination in Florida.

Here’s how it works: When you book your Texas to Florida car shipping, simply provide us with your pickup address in Texas and your delivery address in Florida. Our carrier will come right to these locations to handle your vehicle.

In some cases, large transport trucks cannot access certain areas due to low bridges, narrow streets, or neighborhood restrictions. If this happens, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station. This ensures your car stays protected while making pickup and delivery as easy as possible.

Door-to-door service is included in our standard Texas to Florida shipping rates – no extra fees. It’s the most popular option because it saves you time and eliminates the need to drive to a terminal.

Many Auto Transport companies try to tease customers with lower rates, only to surprise you with “hidden costs” later. At Sherpa Auto Transport, we do things differently. We provide one locked-in price upfront and stick to it. If unexpected costs arise, we pay them out of our own pocket.

While we may not always be the cheapest option at first glance, our commitment to transparency and reliability offers exceptional value. As a premium service, we ensure an stress-free experience from start to finish.

We transport sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, vans and motorcycles across the nation, including service to Alaska and Hawaii. At this time, we do not service boats, golf carts, ATVs, or RVs. We can ship both operable and inoperable vehicles so long as the vehicle can roll, brake, and steer, and that you can provide the carrier with a key to the vehicle. We can also ship electric vehicles.

Visit Sherpa’s FAQ page to learn more about car shipping!