Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Abidjan to Birmingham

The cheapest kind of international car shipping is a RORO vessel. This shipping method is often more affordable for shipping cars than containers or air freight. However, it also leaves your vehicle more susceptible to damage during transport to your final destination.

It's usually cheaper to drive your car than to ship it, especially for shorter distances, but the cost difference shrinks with longer trips, and shipping can be better if you factor in time, wear-and-tear, potential breakdowns, or if your vehicle is in poor condition. Driving covers your personal travel costs (gas, hotels, food) plus added vehicle wear, while shipping involves paying a company for transport, with open trailers being cheaper than enclosed ones for more valuable cars, and inoperable vehicles costing more to ship.

The cheapest way to ship a car is by using open transport (multi-car trailer) and booking in advance, especially during off-peak seasons (late fall/winter). Terminal-to-terminal shipping is cheaper than door-to-door, and being flexible with pickup/delivery times (e.g., near major cities, during weekdays) lowers costs. Comparing quotes from multiple reputable brokers and carriers is essential to find the best rates, as is reducing your car's weight (e.g., fuel level).