Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Colombo to Budapest

How much does it cost to ship a car from USA to Hungary? The average price to ship a car from USA to Hungary ranges from $1150 to $2850, and the duties to import a car to Hungary from the United States are 10% duty + 27% VAT of the value of the vehicle + $1500 for local charges in Hungary.

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.

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.