Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Detroit, Michigan to Calgary

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.

The cheapest method of transport is generally through a multi-car carrier or rail transport.

Importing a car from the US to Canada costs several hundred to a few thousand dollars, covering RIV fees, federal/provincial taxes (GST/HST/PST), potential duties (6.1% or 25% depending on origin/trade status), and inspection/modification costs, plus shipping (~$500-$2,500). Expect fees for the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) around $300 CAD, plus ~5% GST/HST, provincial sales tax, and potential $100 AC tax, green levy, or luxury tax, all adding significantly to the total.