Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Boston, Massachusetts to Hamburg

Shipping a car from the USA to Germany generally costs $1,000 to $2,500+ for basic ocean freight, depending on method ( Ro-Ro vs. container ) and port, plus significant import fees like a 10% duty and 19% VAT on the vehicle's value plus shipping costs, plus destination fees, registration, and insurance. Expect base shipping around $1,000-$1,800 (shared container cheaper, Ro-Ro also economical) and total landed costs to be much higher due to taxes and destination charges.

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.

If you need to ship your car to the other side of the country – train shipping will be more economical. If you need fast delivery right to your place – shipping by truck will be your best option.