Snowbird season is here. From October through December, cars head south into Broward from the Northeast and the Midwest, and in April and May they head back north. Here is how to plan a winter car shipment into Fort Lauderdale, and the trip home in spring, with our local team in the Auto Shipping Near Me network.
Snowbird season at a glance
- Southbound fills up October through December; northbound fills up April through May.
- Lanes into and out of Fort Lauderdale tighten first, so book as early as you can.
- Door to door across Fort Lauderdale and Broward County.
- Wintering in the Keys? Fort Lauderdale to Key West runs daily, starting at $350.
When to book your snowbird car shipment
Lanes into and out of Fort Lauderdale tighten first when the season starts, so early booking matters more than anything else. Request your quote as soon as you know your travel dates. A flexible pickup window helps too: the more room there is on dates, the easier it is for us to match your car with a vetted carrier that already runs your lane.
You get a planning range as soon as we know the route, and a firm price once a carrier commits to your dates. There is no obligation either way.
Popular snowbird lanes into Fort Lauderdale
Most winter traffic comes down the East Coast and from the Midwest. Each route page lists the transit window and a starting price for that lane.
For the wider picture, see the network’s East Coast snowbird and Midwest snowbird pages, or browse our Fort Lauderdale routes. Not seeing your city? We cover all 48 states, so just tell us the route.
Open or enclosed?
Open transport is the standard for most cars on most lanes: the same trailers the dealerships use, the best availability and the lowest cost. Enclosed transport is for classics, exotics, low-clearance builds and anything you would not park outside. Fewer trucks run enclosed, so in snowbird season book it even further ahead.
Shipping a lifted truck, a dually or a long-bed van? Height and weight change which trailers can take it, so tell us about modifications up front. A car that does not run needs a winch-equipped carrier, which is a smaller pool, so flag it when you book rather than on pickup day.
Pickup and delivery at condos and gated communities
We pick up and deliver door to door across metro Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. Where a street is too narrow for a transport truck, or an HOA or condo garage will not allow one, the driver arranges a nearby meeting point such as a plaza lot. That is agreed before pickup day, not on the day.
If your building has rules about large trucks, mention them when you request your quote so the meeting point can be planned in advance.
Spending the winter in the Keys?
Keys routes go through In-N-Out Keys, the network’s Florida Keys partner. They are veteran-owned and based in Marathon, and you can reach them at (754) 714-2439. Fort Lauderdale to Key West runs daily, starting at $350. Rush pickups cost more; the more flexible your dates, the better the price.
More about the partner: In-N-Out Keys profile on Auto Shipping Near Me.
Planning the trip home in spring
Northbound fills up April through May. If you already know when you are heading back, mention it when you book the trip down so we can plan the return leg early.
What to have ready when you request a quote
- Pickup and delivery city, state and ZIP code
- Year, make and model, and whether the car runs
- Open or enclosed transport
- Your estimated ship date, and how flexible it is
- Any modifications: lifted, lowered or oversized
On pickup day, the driver inspects your car and records its condition on the bill of lading, and does the same again at delivery. You get a copy at both ends. Keep it: it is the document any claim rests on.
Snowbird shipping questions
How much does it cost to ship my car to Fort Lauderdale for the winter?
It depends on distance, the vehicle, your timing and how busy the lane is that week. Each route page shows a starting price, and we give you a planning range as soon as we know your route. It becomes a firm price once a carrier commits to your dates.
Do I have to pay anything to get a quote?
No. Nothing is due to request a quote, and nothing is due until a carrier is assigned and you approve the price.
How fast will I hear back?
During business hours, usually within the hour. Requests that land overnight or on Sunday go out first thing the next morning. If you need it faster, call the office.
Can you deliver to the Florida Keys instead of Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Keys moves go through In-N-Out Keys, the network’s Florida Keys partner. Fort Lauderdale to Key West runs daily, starting at $350. Rush pickups cost more; the more flexible your dates, the better the price.
Book your snowbird shipment early
Tell us the route and your dates. Our Fort Lauderdale team matches you with a vetted carrier and handles the booking.