Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Chicago, Illinois to Istanbul

You can bring a foreign-plated vehicle into Turkey under the “temporary import” (geçici ithalat) regime provided you were resident abroad for at least 185 days in the previous 365 days; if eligible the vehicle may remain in Turkey for up to 730 days (2 years) under the temporary import rules.

Shipping costs from the USA to Turkey vary widely, from around $20-$30 for small, slow packages to $70+ for fast, tracked services, depending heavily on weight, size, carrier (FedEx, DHL, USPS, etc.), and speed, with options like USPS First Class (cheaper, slower) or FedEx/DHL Express (faster, pricier). A 1lb package might cost $15-$30, while heavier items (5-10lbs) could range from $78 to over $100, with express options always costing more than economy.

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.