Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Bangalore to Lagos

The cheapest way to ship a car is typically open transport on a multi-car hauler, exposing it to the elements but saving significantly over enclosed shipping, with further savings from booking in advance, choosing terminal-to-terminal, and being flexible with dates, or even driving it yourself for short moves. Compare quotes from several carriers and brokers to find the best deal, especially if you can wait for off-peak times or multi-car loads.

A Nigerian Customs officer stands guard at the port as enforcement of the 10-year car import age limit intensifies under the latest 2025 directive. In August 2024, port stakeholders formally proposed increasing the limit from 13 to 15 years to ease affordability challenges for average Nigerians.

For short distances (under 300 miles), driving yourself is usually cheaper since you avoid booking a carrier. For medium to long distances (over 500–1,000 miles), shipping often becomes the more economical option once you factor in gas, lodging, food, maintenance, and time off work.