Shipping Cost from Cape Town to Guayaquil

Container shipping is the most common alternative to RORO to ship a car to Ecuador. Shipping your vehicle by container remains the safest form of international transport as your cargo is enclosed during all the shipping process. If you are shipping a luxury car, container shipping is the perfect option.

The cost to send a package to Ecuador varies significantly, from around $10-$30 for small, light items (1-2 lbs) with express services like DHL/FedEx, to $70-$100+ for heavier or slower USPS Priority options, with factors like carrier (DHL, FedEx, UPS, USPS), speed (days vs. weeks), package weight/dimensions, and potential duties/taxes heavily influencing the final price. For larger shipments (20+ lbs), costs can jump to over $100, while air freight starts around $2-$3 per kg.

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.