Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Chisinau to San Salvador

You can ship cars to El Salvador if they are generally 8 years old or newer, trucks up to 15 years old, and buses up to 10 years old, with specific rules for hybrids/EVs (7 years) and exceptions for returning residents or classic cars (over 25 years), but all vehicles must meet strict emissions and documentation rules, with recent updates favoring newer models like 2017+ for light vehicles.

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.

Shipping a container to El Salvador typically costs between $1,300 - $4,500+ for a 20ft or 40ft container, depending heavily on your origin port (e.g., Miami, LA), current demand, and specific destination (like Acajutla), with some routes closer to $1,500-$2,000 and others over $4,000, plus potential extra charges like customs and local delivery.