Shipping Cost from Cancun to Madrid

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 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.

Cars in Mexico can be cheaper or more expensive than in the U.S., depending heavily on the exchange rate, the specific model, and whether you're buying new or used; while some smaller or basic models might be cheaper in Mexico, especially with a strong peso, used cars often hold value surprisingly well, and the overall price varies significantly by model, brand, and market conditions, with potential extra costs and hurdles for U.S. residents importing them.