Shipping Cost from Abidjan to Lyon

The cheapest way to ship a car internationally is generally Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO), where cars drive onto and off the ship, costing around $900-$2,500+ depending on destination, as it avoids packaging and crane costs. For more protection, Shared Container shipping (grouping cars) is the next cheapest, while booking through platforms like Shiply or using companies with price matching, like SGT Auto Transport or Sherpa, can also find competitive rates.

Budget: The shorter the distance, the more cost-effective it is to drive instead of ship your car. Regardless of the total distance, look at your total moving budget and how much you can afford to spend on car shipping services compared to a cross-country drive.

Shipping a car to Europe involves choosing between sea freight (cheaper, slower) or air freight (faster, pricier for urgent/high-value needs), finding a reputable shipper like Ship Overseas, preparing extensive paperwork (title, ID, ownership proof), thoroughly cleaning the vehicle (especially undercarriage), disconnecting the battery, and understanding import duties/VAT, which vary by country and vehicle age. The process requires meticulous planning, from vehicle preparation to customs clearance, with costs ranging from under $1,000 to several thousand dollars depending on origin, destination, and vehicle size.