Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Chicago, Illinois to Guatemala City

Shipping a car to Guatemala typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000+, depending heavily on distance (East vs. West Coast USA), vehicle size, chosen method (cheapest: RORO vs. safer container), and extra fees like customs, insurance, and local port charges. Expect base rates from $800-$2,000+ for RORO/shared containers, plus additional costs for paperwork, duties, and destination handling, with luxury/large vehicles costing more.

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.

Import duties in Guatemala These are VAT and Customs duty, which are calculated separately for different vehicles depending on their body types and drivetrain. Customs duty varies between 15 and 20%, while VAT can reach 34.4% for common cars and 4×2 utility vehicles.