2026 Cost Breakdown

Service Type	Price Range	Best For
Open Transport	$200 – $300	Standard sedans, SUVs, daily drivers
Enclosed Transport	$280 – $465	Luxury, classic, exotic, low-clearance
Per-Mile Rate	$1.32/mi (open avg)	Compare against ~$0.70 national avg
Expedited (1–3 day pickup)	+ $150–$400 surcharge	Tight deadlines, last-minute moves

What Affects Your Austin to Houston Price?

Vehicle size & weight: Trucks and SUVs add $100–$300 vs. a sedan.
Operability: Inoperable vehicles add $150–$250 (winch required).
Season: Summer demand (May–Aug) raises rates 10–20%.
Pickup flexibility: Flexible 5–7 day pickup windows save 10–15% vs. exact-date.
Rural vs. metro: Door-to-door in rural ZIPs adds $50–$150 for the carrier detour.

Why Trust This Price?

KeepShippin pulls real-time carrier rates from the central dispatch board your broker uses. The $200 - $300 range above reflects the actual Austin to Houston carrier bids over the last 90 days — not a sales-team upsell. Get an instant quote to lock today's rate.