Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Cotonou to Guadalajara

The cheapest kind of international car shipping is a RORO vessel. This shipping method is often more affordable for shipping cars than containers or air freight. However, it also leaves your vehicle more susceptible to damage during transport to your final destination.

The average cost to transport a vehicle ranges from $400 to over $2,000, depending heavily on distance, with short trips costing $400-$800 and cross-country moves $1,100-$2,100+, typically using open carriers for less cost and enclosed carriers for more protection (adding 50% or more). Expect about $0.50 to $2.00 per mile, with shorter distances costing more per mile and larger vehicles increasing the price.

Driving is usually cheaper for shorter distances, but shipping can become comparable or even better for very long trips when factoring in hidden driving costs like hotels, food, tolls, and significant wear & tear/depreciation, especially if you value your time or have an unreliable car. The cost-benefit ratio shifts with distance, so compare actual quotes for shipping versus estimated expenses for gas, lodging, tolls, food, and lost time/value if driving yourself.