Shipping Cost from Addis Ababa to Abu Dhabi

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.

The average car import fee in the UAE is AED 4,700 while a container inspection is also carried out at an additional cost of AED 700 by the RTA officials. The customs officials give clearance along with a blue export plate that the owner needs to stick to the vehicle immediately.

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.