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1stGati Packers and Movers moves cars between cities in India with pickup from your address and delivery at the new one. The team runs the free survey, sends a written quote, handles the paperwork, loads the vehicle and stays on the file until the delivery check is signed. Call +91 98770 99804 for the charge band on your route, or fill the quote form and the desk replies the same day.
Car transport sits inside a wider packers and movers network that also covers home shifting, office relocation and bike parcel services, so a family can put the car and the household goods on one date. Bookings run for job transfers, family moves, dealer deliveries and business fleets. Branch offices in the major cities keep car carriers and trained staff ready for most intercity lanes.
Each booking covers the survey, loading, transit, unloading and the delivery check. The items below are what a standard file includes:
Open carriers are the standard way to move a car in India and the cheapest option on any route. The car is strapped onto an open multi car trailer with six to eight vehicles on one truck, which keeps the price per car low for hatchbacks and sedans. The car travels in the open, so it takes weather along the way.
Enclosed carriers use covered trailers and suit luxury, classic and brand new cars. An enclosed slot costs about 30% to 50% more than open transport because the car sits inside a closed deck.
The loading team records every car on a condition report, and insurance, pickup window and delivery timing are printed on the same quote.
Door service lets the carrier collect the car from your address and drop it as close to the new address as the road allows. Terminal service means you hand the car over at a depot in the origin city and collect it at the destination depot, and it suits customers who live near a hub.
Both options run on the same carriers, and the price gap comes from the two extra legs in door service. The desk confirms both windows by message once the slot is locked.
Car transport charges in India usually run from Rs 5,000 to above Rs 30,000 depending on distance and vehicle type, and the 2026 national band sits between Rs 6,000 and Rs 30,000. Long routes cost more in total while the rate per kilometre drops, and an SUV prices above a hatchback because it takes more space on the deck. The bands below are indicative, and a written quote fixes your number after the survey.
| Distance band | Hatchback or sedan | SUV or MUV |
|---|---|---|
| Local up to 100 km | Rs 5,000 to 8,000 | Rs 7,000 to 11,000 |
| 100 to 500 km | Rs 7,000 to 12,000 | Rs 9,000 to 15,000 |
| 500 to 1,000 km | Rs 9,000 to 16,000 | Rs 12,000 to 20,000 |
| 1,000 to 1,500 km | Rs 12,000 to 20,000 | Rs 15,000 to 26,000 |
| 1,500 to 2,500 km | Rs 15,000 to 26,000 | Rs 19,000 to 32,000 |
| Above 2,500 km | Rs 18,000 to 30,000 | Rs 22,000 to 34,000 |
| Vehicle type | Open carrier | Enclosed carrier |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | Rs 5,000 to 16,000 | Rs 7,000 to 22,000 |
| Sedan | Rs 7,000 to 20,000 | Rs 9,000 to 26,000 |
| SUV or MUV | Rs 9,000 to 30,000 | Rs 12,000 to 38,000 |
| Luxury or vintage | Rs 15,000 to 30,000 | Rs 20,000 to 40,000 |
The enclosed column carries a 30% to 50% premium over open transport on the same lane. Peak relocation months and festive weeks push rates up by 10% to 20%, so booking early holds the budget steady. Fuel prices, the lane and the pickup access also move the figure, and each one is written on the quote.
Road transport is the usual choice because the car travels from address to address with no extra handling. Carriers leave on fixed schedules, and the same truck handles pickup and delivery at both ends. Road suits most lanes inside India under 2,000 km, and it is the only mode with door delivery.
Rail parcel is the budget option on long distances and typically costs Rs 5,000 to Rs 20,000. The customer collects the car from the parcel office at the destination station or pays for local delivery. Station handling adds days at each end, and not every city pair runs a car parcel service.
| Option | Typical cost | Transit time | Door delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car carrier by road | Rs 5,000 to 30,000 | 1 to 7 days | Yes |
| Car parcel by train | Rs 5,000 to 20,000 | 5 to 12 days | No |
| Dedicated single car truck | Rs 15,000 to 40,000 | 2 to 5 days | Yes |
Permit rules change from one state to the next, so the desk checks the corridor before dispatch. Keep digital copies on the phone for a faster check at the gate.
The car is checked at pickup and again at delivery, and the condition report records mileage, fuel level and any existing marks. Prepare the vehicle with this list:
Loading runs on a hydraulic ramp, or on a crane where the gate is too tight. The team secures the interiors before the car moves onto the deck, straps all four wheels, keeps the handbrake released to protect the suspension, and photographs the car from each side. Nobody sits inside the car while it moves up the ramp.
At the other end the driver calls ahead with the delivery window, the car comes off the same way, and the customer checks it against the condition report before signing. Any mark found at that check goes on the sheet and into the claim file.
Transit insurance covers damage or loss while the vehicle is on the carrier. Most moves include basic cover in the quote, and comprehensive cover usually costs 1% to 2% of the declared value of the car. Declare the correct value, keep the pickup photos, and a claim stays a straightforward process.
Ask for the coverage terms in writing before the pickup date, since the premium is added to the same quote and the invoice stays clear.
1stGati Packers and Movers handles the whole file, from the first survey to the delivery check. One manager stays on the booking, the support desk sends pickup and delivery updates, and every quote comes in writing.
We run branch offices and car carriers in major cities across India, with an extensive network of partners on the lanes between them. Home shifting and vehicle transport can share one date, and rates, insurance terms and the schedule sit in one document with help on call through the week.
Fixed routes carry most of the volume, and the bands below cover open carrier transport for a hatchback or sedan.
| Route | Transit time | Hatchback charge | SUV charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi to Mumbai | 3 to 4 days | Rs 12,000 to 16,000 | Rs 15,000 to 21,000 |
| Delhi to Bangalore | 4 to 5 days | Rs 15,000 to 20,000 | Rs 19,000 to 26,000 |
| Delhi to Chennai | 5 to 6 days | Rs 17,000 to 24,000 | Rs 21,000 to 30,000 |
| Delhi to Kolkata | 3 to 4 days | Rs 13,000 to 18,000 | Rs 16,000 to 24,000 |
| Mumbai to Bangalore | 2 to 3 days | Rs 8,000 to 12,000 | Rs 10,000 to 15,000 |
| Bangalore to Chennai | 1 to 2 days | Rs 6,000 to 10,000 | Rs 8,000 to 12,000 |
Delhi NCR sends cars to every major city in India, and pickups cover Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
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What you actually get when you book with us.
| What matters to you | 1stGati Packers and Movers | Typical Local Mover |
|---|---|---|
| Written fixed quote before the move | ✓ | ✗ “Final amount on delivery” |
| Background-verified, trained crew | ✓ | ✗ Untracked day labour |
| Dedicated move manager | ✓ | ✗ Nobody accountable |
| Damage & delay protection | ✓ | ✗ “Not our problem” |
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Real moves, real feedback from customers across India.
Household shifting of a two BHK went on the booked slot. The packing was neat and the inventory matched at delivery.
We moved for a job transfer. The quote was written, the truck reached Bangalore in three days and nothing was damaged.
Corporate relocation of thirty workstations over a weekend. We reopened on Monday with servers up and a GST invoice the same day.
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Written quote, insured carriers and pickup at your address in one call. Call +91 98770 99804 to book your slot today.