Tennessee to Georgia Car Shipping (2026 Cost Guide)

Most companies will require that an adult of at least 18 years of age be present when picking up your car in Tennessee and when dropping it off in Georgia.

If you’re not driving the vehicle from Tennessee to Georgia, you aren't required to have typical car insurance. Your car hauler should have adequate insurance if an accident happened on the drive to Georgia, which you should verify before loading your car in Tennessee.

If you’re driving your car at all in either state, you should understand the requirements. Tennessee drivers need to fulfill liability insurance criteria of 25/50/15 ($25,000 for individual bodily injury, $50,000 for total bodily injury per accident, and $15,000 for property damage per accident). Valid proof of insurance is crucial for registration and may be requested by law enforcement during traffic stops. Motorists have the flexibility to choose additional coverage for an added layer of vehicle protection.

Georgia mandates drivers to carry at least $25,000 per person/$50,000 per accident for bodily injury liability and $25,000 per accident for property damage liability. Uninsured motorist coverage is also obligatory, with a minimum of $25,000 per person/$50,000 per accident for bodily injury and $25,000 for property damage, including deductible options.

Car shipping companies can travel about 500 miles per day. The trip from Tennessee to Georgia is about 376 miles, and that’s as fast as about 1 day. However, most car transport companies will take one to four days to travel from Tennessee to Georgia.

In Tennessee, vehicles must pass annual safety and emissions inspection. Cost is around $15 and more information can be found at Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security's website.

New residents in Georgia must register their vehicles with the County Tag Office where they reside. To do so, they must first have a valid Georgia driver's license or ID, which can be obtained from the Georgia Department of Driver Services. New residents may need to appear in person at the County Tag Office, although rules vary.

New Georgia residents must obtain a Georgia Driver's License within 30 days and can do so by visiting a Customer Service Center and transferring their out-of-state license.

It’s important to understand any tax implications if you’re having a car shipped from Tennessee to Georgia after purchasing it.

New residents must register their vehicles within 30 days of establishing residency, or face penalties and fines. The process requires payment of a tag fee, title fee, and one-time title ad valorem tax of 3%. All fees must be paid in full at the time of titling the vehicle.

We recommend that you always check for updated tax information in both Tennessee and Georgia to avoid any hidden costs.

The cheapest way to ship a car from Tennessee to Georgia is to ship it on a train or choose an open trailer transport method, avoid expedited shipping, and be flexible with your pickup dates.

Shipping a car from Tennessee to Georgia costs $577 to $797.