Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Colombo to San Salvador

Shipping a car from the U.S. to El Salvador costs between $1,000 and $3,000, not including import duties and taxes. Import duties can range from 1% to 30% of the car's value, based on factors like engine type and age, plus a 13% value-added tax (VAT).

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.