Nevada to Florida Car Shipping

Preparing your car for transport from Nevada to Florida is simple. Follow these key steps to ensure a smooth, damage-free shipment:

• Clean your vehicle inside and out before pickup. This makes it easier to spot any pre-existing scratches or dents during the inspection.
• Document the condition of your car with photos from multiple angles. This protects you in the unlikely event of a dispute.
• Remove personal belongings and any valuables. Items left inside are not covered by the carrier’s insurance.
• Remove or retract accessories such as spoilers, roof racks, or antenna extensions that could be damaged in transit.
• Remove your toll pass (like E-ZPass or SunPass). Carriers may drive through toll zones, and an active pass could result in unexpected charges.
• Keep your gas tank about ¼ full. Enough fuel is needed to load and unload your car, but a full tank adds unnecessary weight.
• Check for leaks and ensure your battery is charged. A car that won’t start or leaks fluids can cause delays and additional fees.
• Disable your car alarm or provide instructions for deactivating it to avoid disruptions during transport.
• Have a key ready to hand off to the carrier at pickup.

For a full checklist, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Proper preparation helps ensure your vehicle arrives in Florida in the same condition it left Nevada!

Yes, your vehicle is insured when shipping from Nevada to Florida with Sherpa Auto Transport. Every carrier in our 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 Nevada, 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 charges related to insurance coverage. You can feel confident that your vehicle is protected every mile of the way.

For added peace of mind, we recommend doing a thorough vehicle inspection before pickup and after delivery. A detailed Bill of Lading will be completed at both ends of your shipment to document the condition of your car.

The sooner you book, the better. We recommend scheduling your pickup at least two weeks in advance — but booking even earlier gives you more flexibility and better rates.

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

• Carrier availability: Nevada is not as high-traffic a pickup region as, say, California. Booking early ensures a carrier is available in your area.
• Better pricing: Last-minute bookings often come with higher rates due to limited carrier options.
• Longer transit distance: The drive from Nevada to Florida spans roughly 2,500+ miles. Carriers need time to plan and bundle routes efficiently.

If you are working around a hard move-out date or a lease deadline, give yourself a 3–4 week buffer to be safe. Need to ship sooner? Sherpa Auto Transport offers expedited shipping options to fit tighter timelines.

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 transport is the most popular and affordable option. Your car rides on an open-air trailer — the same type used to deliver new cars to dealerships. It’s safe, reliable, and the right choice for most vehicles making the long haul from Nevada to Florida.

Enclosed transport costs roughly 50–75% more than open, but it shields your vehicle inside a fully covered trailer. This is the best choice if you’re shipping a:

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

For most standard vehicles, open transport is the smart, cost-effective choice on this route. If your car holds significant monetary or sentimental value, the extra cost of enclosed transport is worth the peace of mind.

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

Yes! Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for all shipments, including car shipping from Nevada to Florida. This is the most convenient and popular option for our customers.

Here’s how it works: when you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup address in Nevada and your delivery address in Florida. Your assigned carrier will come directly to you — no need to drop your vehicle off at a terminal.

Keep in mind that “door-to-door” doesn’t always mean the carrier will pull up to your exact front door. Large car-hauling trucks need open space to load and unload safely. If your street has low-hanging trees, tight turns, or other obstacles, your driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot — such as a local parking lot or gas station. It’s a quick, easy solution that still saves you a great deal of time and effort.

The bottom line: door-to-door service means maximum convenience for you with minimal disruption to your move from Nevada to Florida.

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!