Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Calgary to Madrid

Often, the safest, simplest and cheapest way to do international car shipping is in a shipping container. You can ship one or more motor vehicles in an ocean container with no other items, or you can include one or more vehicles together with miscellaneous personal effects.

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.

Canada's 15-year import rule means vehicles manufactured over 15 years ago (or buses older than Jan 1, 1971) are generally exempt from strict Transport Canada safety/emissions standards, making them easier to import, but still require CBSA inspection, duty/tax payment (GST), and provincial registration. Newer vehicles (under 15 years) must meet rigorous Canadian standards via the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) program, facing significant hurdles unless they already have Canadian certification.