Colorado to Florida Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for shipping from Colorado to Florida is simple! Follow these key steps to ensure a smooth transit:

• Clean your car: Wash the exterior so any existing dents, scratches, or damage are easy to spot during the inspection process.
• Document the condition: Take clear photos of your vehicle from all angles before the carrier picks it up. This protects you if any disputes arise.
• Remove personal items: Clear out all personal belongings. Most carriers are not insured to cover items left inside the vehicle.
• Remove accessories: Take off any exterior add-ons like bike racks, spoilers, or custom antennas that could be damaged on the road.
• Disable toll passes: Remove or disable your E-ZPass or SunPass to avoid unexpected charges during transit.
• Check fluids and tire pressure: Make sure there are no leaks and that your tires are properly inflated.
• Leave a quarter tank of gas: Keep the fuel level low — about a quarter tank is ideal. Less fuel means less weight.
• Provide a spare key: Have a working key ready to hand off to your carrier.

For a full checklist, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. A little preparation goes a long way in keeping your car safe on its journey from Colorado to Florida!

Yes, your vehicle is insured during transport from Colorado to Florida. Every carrier in the Sherpa network is required to carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your car ever leaves Colorado, we verify that the carrier’s insurance policy is active and in good standing. We also require all contracted carriers to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy — giving you an extra layer of protection throughout the entire journey to Florida.

Our quotes are all-inclusive, so there are no hidden fees or surprise insurance charges. You can ship with confidence knowing your vehicle is covered from pickup to delivery.

Have questions about coverage? Contact our team — we’re happy to walk you through the details.

The sooner you book, the better. We recommend scheduling your Colorado pickup at least two weeks in advance — but booking three to four weeks ahead gives you the most flexibility and the best chance of locking in a great rate.

Here’s why early booking matters for a Colorado to Florida shipment:

• Carrier availability: Carriers plan their routes in advance. The earlier you post your shipment, the more carriers can see it and compete for your business.
• Route bundling: Carriers often bundle multiple vehicles heading in the same direction. Early booking increases the chances your car gets grouped with others on the Colorado-to-Florida route, which can lower your cost.
• Seasonal demand: Colorado and Florida are both high-demand shipping states. Snowbird season (fall and winter) sees a major spike in vehicles heading to Florida, so book even earlier if you’re shipping between October and February.

Need to ship on short notice? Don’t worry — Sherpa Auto Transport can often accommodate last-minute shipments, though options and pricing may be more limited. Contact our team and we’ll do our best to find a carrier that works for your timeline.

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.

When shipping your car from Colorado to Florida, you have two options: open transport and enclosed transport.

Open transport is the most popular and affordable choice. Your vehicle rides on an open-air trailer — the same type used to deliver new cars to dealerships. It’s safe, reliable, and gets the job done for most standard vehicles.

Enclosed transport costs roughly 50% more, but it wraps your car in a fully covered trailer, shielding it from road debris, weather, and dust. It’s the smart choice if you’re shipping a:

• Classic or antique car
• Luxury or exotic vehicle
• Car with a custom paint job or low ground clearance

For most everyday vehicles making the trip from Colorado to Florida, open transport is the right call — it’s cost-effective and widely used. But if your car holds significant monetary or sentimental value, the extra peace of mind from enclosed transport is well worth the added cost.

Not sure which is right for you? Check out our in-depth open vs. enclosed auto transport guide to help you decide.

Yes! Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for all shipments from Colorado to Florida. This is the most convenient way to ship your vehicle — no need to drop it off at a terminal or travel out of your way.

Here’s how it works: when you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup address in Colorado and your delivery address in Florida. Your assigned carrier will come directly to those locations to load and unload your vehicle.

Keep in mind that Colorado and Florida both have a mix of urban neighborhoods, mountain roads, and residential streets. In some cases, a large car carrier truck may not be able to safely navigate narrow roads or low-clearance areas. If that happens, your driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting point — like a parking lot or gas station — just a short distance away.

The bottom line: door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. It’s the most popular option for customers shipping a car from Colorado to Florida, and Sherpa makes the process simple from start to finish.

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!