Reduce vehicle transfer costs & save time
Oktober 10, 2025
The Author
“Hello! My name is Katharina Weyergraf. As part of the marketing team at ONLOGIST, I focus on topics related to mobility and share my insights in articles about vehicle transfers.”
Vehicle transfers are part of the day-to-day business of many mobility providers, leasing companies and car dealerships - but when it comes to the cost of a vehicle transfer, there is often uncertainty. What is a fair price? What does it depend on? And how can costs be reduced without sacrificing quality?
This guide shows how the costs of vehicle transfer are made up, which factors you can actively influence and why clients not only drive more cheaply with ONLOGIST, but also more efficiently.
What determines the cost of a vehicle transfer?
A vehicle transfer is more than just "driving from A to B". Every job has its own requirements - and the price varies accordingly. Essentially, six factors determine the vehicle transfer costs:
1. distance and route
The most obvious factor: the distance.
The longer the distance, the higher the total price - but: the price per kilometer often decreases because fixed costs such as pick-up and drop-off are spread over more kilometers.
Example: A 500 km transfer usually costs less than five times a 100 km trip.
The type of route also plays a role: highways usually offer lower prices than urban routes that take longer.
2. type of transfer
Whether the vehicle is transported on its own axle or on a third-party axle (e.g. by trailer or truck) has a significant impact on the price.
- Own axle: Ideal for vehicles ready to drive.
- Third-party axle (trailer or truck): Suitable for vehicles that are not ready to drive or multiple vehicles - with greater effort, but often more efficient over long distances.
3. flexibility and time window
Fixed desired dates mean planning security - but also higher costs.
Those who remain flexible with pick-up and drop-off times enable more efficient route planning.
The result: cheaper vehicle transfers and less idling.
Tip: Just a few days in advance can significantly reduce the price - because drivers can plan their routes more efficiently.
4. additional services
Sometimes it's the little extras that make a transfer particularly convenient and efficient - even if additional services can slightly increase the price:
- Vehicle cleaning
- Refueling or defined state of charge
- Scheduling with the end customer
- Use of red license plates
- Dismantling and shipping of license plates
Choose what is important to you - and keep an eye on the costs.
5. quality and reliability of the drivers
At ONLOGIST, we only use certified drivers and transport services that are qualified through training and digitally networked.
This means less risk, punctual handovers and a transparent process.
Quality is not a cost factor here, but an efficiency factor.
6 Organizational effort and follow-up
Traditional vehicle logistics requires a lot of coordination: phone calls, e-mails, Excel lists.
With ONLOGIST, this is no longer necessary.
All orders are digitally planned, controlled and tracked in real time - including Live tracking of the vehicles.
Clients can see where their vehicle is at any time and when it will arrive.
This creates transparency, reduces queries and makes vehicle transfers easier to plan and more efficient.
Tip: If you want to outsource vehicle transfers, you also benefit from less internal effort, clearer processes and full cost control - while maintaining the same level of quality.
What does a vehicle transfer actually cost?
Now that you know which factors determine the costs, the crucial question is: How high are typical prices in practice - and where does ONLOGIST stand in comparison to the market?
The following overview shows average prices as found on platforms such as MyHammer, as well as the typical price ranges at ONLOGIST. This gives you a realistic impression of the savings that are possible through digital processes and optimized route planning. Here are some guide values for typical routes:
| Strecke | Marktpreis (z. B. MyHammer)* | ONLOGIST Preisbereich |
|---|---|---|
| Kurzstrecke (bis 100 km) | 200 – 400 € | ab 129 € |
| Mittlere Strecke (100 – 500 km) | 400 – 800 € | 161 – 193 € |
| Lange Strecke (über 500 km) | 800 – 1.500 € | 319 € (Full Service) |
| Trailer-Überführung | 600 – 1.200 € | 396 – 482 € |
Advantage for clients:
Thanks to digital processes, automated scheduling and a Europe-wide network of certified transport services, ONLOGIST achieves up to 30% lower prices on average - without compromising on quality or reliability.
*Source: Standard market price ranges according to online comparison portals and industry-internal empirical values (e.g. my-hammer.de).
How you can save on the vehicle transfer price
Good planning is the key to fair prices. Even small adjustments in the organization can make a difference - and help to make vehicle transfers more efficient and cheaper:
- Plan early: the more lead time, the cheaper.
- Choose flexible time windows: Reduces planning surcharges.
- Only book necessary additional services: Saves costs without cutting corners.
- Use digital platforms such as ONLOGIST: Optimized planning, verified drivers, transparent prices.
Practical tip: If you know the right adjustments, you will not only save on the price of vehicle transfers, but also gain in planning, quality and peace of mind in your day-to-day business.
Conclusion: Transparent prices, tested drivers, maximum efficiency
The price of a vehicle transfer depends on the distance, type of transport, flexibility, additional services and organizational effort.
But what counts in the end: Efficiency is the best cost control.
ONLOGIST connects clients directly with qualified transport services - digitally, transparently and throughout Europe.
This results in fair vehicle transfer prices that save time and resources, while your vehicles arrive reliably.