Moving from A to B can be a challenge. There are a lot of 'moving' parts in place and there's so much more to a big move than just packing boxes and hiring a removalist. One of the things many families forget about when moving interstate is car transport. 

One of the most popular option for interstate car transport is to drive the car yourself. However, this sometimes isn't the most affordable option, especially on long distance moves. You may have more than one vehicle that needs to be moved or you may be looking for interstate boat transport or even caravan transport.

What's the best way to go about doing this? Below are some of your options: 

Drive It Yourself

The good: You don't need to worry about hiring anyone to handle the car transport for you

The bad: It can be a long road ahead and the longer the drive, the more expensive the costs will be, especially with the cost of fuel skyrocketing. It can also be expensive to consider accomodation along the way. 

If you decide to drive your car yourself, plan your route carefully, considering factors such as distance, road conditions, and rest stops. And don't forget the road snacks! 

Hiring Someone to Drive it For you

You can hire a professional driver to take your car for you.

The good: You don't have to make the mega trek yourself.

The bad: This won't cut down on the costs we outlined above. In fact, you are probably looking at having to pay the driver for their time, but also their accomodation, food and fuel. Make sure you also have the right insurance for this. 

Towing your car 

Many removalists have moving trucks that can tow a car or boat. You can also look at towing it yourself, if you have a tow bar and feel confident doing this.

The good: This is a good choice if you are planning to drive one car up and are looking to tow a second car. This also works if the car your are towing is not registered and thus you can't drive it on the road. 

Interstate car transport

For long hauls, by far the most popular option is to hire a professional to transport your car for you. Of course, this is our speciality at Best Rated Transport and we would love to assist you with this! 

The good: The best thing about using a car transport company is you don't have to do the drive yourself. This is ideal if you are planning on flying to your destination, if you've bought the car from out of state or if it's unregistered. It also works well for families using a removalist to transport their house contents. Many interstate removalists will not only be able to transport your furniture, but also your cars. #Winning. 

Price wise, you're looking at $990 to $3000. There's a lot to factor in here - destination and pick-up location, time of year, make, model and dimensions. This information is needed to get the best rate on interstate car transport. 

Our Instant Quote Service can give you instant quotes from various car transport companies that can handle your specific move. 

• Our transport companies will load your vehicle onto a car carrier or trailer designed for transporting multiple vehicles.
• Depending on the distance and logistics, your car may be transported via truck, train, or a combination of both.
• During transit, your car is secured to prevent movement and potential damage. 
• Many of our transport companies also provide tracking tools or updates on the status of your vehicle during transit.
• On the scheduled delivery date, the transport company unloads your vehicle at the agreed-upon location.

The last thing you want when planning an interstate move is to worry about your vehicle breaking down or getting damaged. Be sure to consider your options, and, if you do decide on using a car transport carrier, take a look at our instant quotes to find the best rate.