Snowbird Vehicle Relocation Services

DriveSouth.ca provides professional vehicle relocation and driveaway services for Canadian snowbirds, seasonal travellers, retirees, and vehicle owners travelling between Ontario and destinations throughout the United States.

Instead of spending several days driving south, you can fly comfortably while an experienced driver personally drives your vehicle to your destination.

We specialize in seasonal vehicle relocation between Ontario and Florida, as well as Arizona, Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina and other U.S. destinations.

Your vehicle is personally driven — never loaded onto a transport truck.

Door-to-Door Vehicle Relocation

Convenience is one of the biggest advantages of choosing DriveSouth.ca.

Whenever possible, we pick up your vehicle directly from your home, condominium, hotel or another agreed location in Ontario and deliver it directly to your destination in the United States.

There is no need to drive your vehicle to a shipping terminal or arrange transportation to collect it from a depot.

Our goal is to make your seasonal travel as simple as possible.

Whether you're heading south for the winter or returning to Canada in the spring, we coordinate the vehicle relocation around your travel plans.

Ontario to Florida Vehicle Relocation

Florida is one of our most popular destinations for Canadian snowbirds.

DriveSouth.ca provides vehicle relocation from Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area and communities throughout Ontario to destinations across Florida.

Popular destinations include:

Orlando • Kissimmee • Tampa • Clearwater • Sarasota • Venice • Naples • Fort Myers • Bonita Springs • West Palm Beach • Boca Raton • Fort Lauderdale • Miami and surrounding communities.

We also serve many other Florida destinations.

Tell us where you're going and we'll provide a personalized quote based on your pickup location, destination, vehicle and preferred travel dates.

Cross-Border Vehicle Relocation

Driving someone else's vehicle between Canada and the United States involves more than simply getting behind the wheel.

Cross-border documentation must be properly prepared, and personal belongings travelling inside the vehicle must comply with applicable customs requirements.

DriveSouth.ca assists customers with documentation required for the vehicle relocation process involving:

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

and

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Before departure, we explain which documents and information we require from you so that everything can be prepared in advance.

Our cross-border experience helps make the relocation process easier for our customers.

Bring Your Personal Belongings

One of the biggest advantages of a driveaway service for snowbirds is the ability to have permitted personal belongings travel inside your own vehicle.

Depending on customs requirements, customers may be able to pack items such as:

• Luggage
• Clothing
• Golf clubs
• Shoes
• Household and personal items
• Other permitted belongings

This can make flying south much easier, especially for customers spending several months at their winter residence.

All belongings must comply with Canadian and U.S. customs regulations. We will explain the documentation requirements before your trip.

Your Vehicle Is Driven — Not Shipped

DriveSouth.ca is a driveaway vehicle relocation service.

That means your vehicle is personally driven to your destination rather than loaded onto an open transport truck.

For many snowbirds, this provides a convenient alternative to traditional auto transport.

There are no shipping terminals and no waiting for your vehicle to be loaded and unloaded with multiple other vehicles.

Your vehicle travels by road directly toward your destination.

Driveaway service does add normal highway mileage and road wear to the vehicle, so it may not be the right choice for every vehicle. However, for many everyday cars, SUVs, pickup trucks and seasonal vehicles, it offers an excellent combination of convenience, flexibility and value.

Cars, SUVs, Pickup Trucks and Luxury Vehicles

DriveSouth.ca can relocate most road-ready passenger vehicles, including:

• Sedans
• SUVs and crossovers
• Pickup trucks
• Minivans
• Luxury vehicles
• Hybrid vehicles
• Electric vehicles, including Teslas

Every trip is different, so please provide your vehicle's year, make and model when requesting a quote.

For electric vehicles, charging stops are incorporated into the route planning.

Professional Route Planning

Every relocation begins with route planning.

We consider the pickup and delivery locations, weather conditions, traffic, border crossing, available fuel or charging stations and appropriate overnight stops.

For Ontario-to-Florida trips, the objective is not simply to find the shortest route. We choose a practical route based on current travel conditions and safe long-distance driving.

Weather and road conditions can change, particularly during fall and spring snowbird travel seasons, so routes may be adjusted when necessary.

Updates During Your Trip

We understand that handing your vehicle to someone for a long-distance trip requires trust.

That's why communication is an important part of the DriveSouth.ca service.

Customers can receive updates during their vehicle's journey and communicate with the driver when needed.

You don't have to wonder where your vehicle is or whether the trip is progressing as planned.

We keep you informed from pickup to delivery.

Airport Coordination

Flying while your vehicle travels separately can make the journey south significantly easier.

Depending on the destination, schedule and arrangements made in advance, we may be able to coordinate vehicle delivery around your flight or meet you at an agreed location.

Imagine arriving in Florida without spending several long days driving from Ontario — and having your own familiar vehicle available for your winter stay.

That's exactly why many snowbirds choose a driveaway service.

Returning from Florida to Ontario

DriveSouth.ca isn't only for the trip south.

When snowbird season ends, we also provide northbound vehicle relocation from Florida and other U.S. destinations back to Ontario.

You can book:

One-way relocation

or

Round-trip seasonal relocation

Booking your return trip in advance is recommended, particularly during the busy spring snowbird season.

Vehicle Relocation Across Canada

Our service is not limited to Canada–U.S. snowbird travel.

DriveSouth.ca also provides long-distance vehicle relocation between destinations within Canada.

If you're moving, spending part of the year in another province, purchasing a vehicle in another city, or simply need your vehicle relocated over a long distance, contact us with your pickup and delivery locations.

We'll let you know whether we can accommodate your trip.

Preparing Your Vehicle for Relocation

Before pickup, your vehicle should be road-ready and properly maintained for a long-distance trip.

We recommend checking:

• Tires and tire pressure
• Engine oil
• Coolant and other fluids
• Windshield washer fluid
• Brakes
• Battery
• Windshield wipers
• Headlights and exterior lights

The vehicle should also have valid registration and insurance appropriate for the trip.

Before departure, we will provide information about the documentation required for your specific relocation.

Why Canadian Snowbirds Choose DriveSouth.ca

Long-distance driving between Ontario and Florida can mean several days on the road each way.

DriveSouth.ca gives you another option.

Door-to-door convenience
Your vehicle can be picked up and delivered at agreed locations.

Personal driveaway service
Your vehicle is individually driven rather than transported with multiple vehicles on a carrier.

Cross-border experience
We assist with the documentation required for Canada–U.S. vehicle relocation.

Personal belongings
Permitted belongings can travel inside your vehicle, subject to customs requirements.

Trip updates
Stay informed while your vehicle is travelling.

Flexible destinations
We serve Florida and many other destinations throughout the United States and Canada.

Seasonal service
Travel south in the fall and have us bring your vehicle back to Ontario in the spring.

Skip the Long Drive

Spend your travel days enjoying your destination instead of spending several days behind the wheel.

Whether you're travelling from Toronto to Florida, returning from Florida to Ontario, heading to another southern U.S. destination, or relocating a vehicle across Canada, DriveSouth.ca can help make the journey easier.

You fly. We drive.

Get Your Free Vehicle Relocation Quote

Tell us:

• Your pickup location
• Your destination
• Preferred pickup date
• Vehicle year, make and model
• Whether you need one-way or round-trip service

We'll provide a personalized, no-obligation quote for your trip.