Shipping Cost from Bangkok to Guadalajara

Driving costs include food, lodging, and fuel for one person. Like we said earlier, the cost to ship a car is almost always higher than the cost of driving that car the same distance. Even when you factor in additional costs like hotels, gas, and food, driving is still cheaper.

Shipping from Thailand to the USA varies widely by speed and weight, with air freight starting around $10-$15/kg for heavier shipments (100kg+) but much higher for small parcels (e.g., $100+/kg for 1-10kg), using private couriers like DHL (now crucial due to Thailand Post limitations) or postal services like USPS (for lighter items), with costs depending on weight/volume, service level (express vs. economy), and potential tariffs/duties. Expect faster (2-5 days) express services to cost more per kg than slower options (1-2+ weeks).

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.