Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Bakersfield, California to Auckland

Importing a Car to New Zealand from the USA Immigration status will determine what the goods and service tax (GST) will be for your vehicle upon import. The standard in NZ is a GST of 15% which is based not only on the value of the car but the ocean freight and insurance as well.

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.

Larger vehicles mean higher costs. Container shipping typically costs 20-30% more than RORO. Peak moving seasons (December-February) often see higher prices. As a rough guide, vehicle shipping Australia to NZ typically ranges from AUD $2,000 to 4,000 for standard vehicles.