Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Detroit, Michigan to Sao Paulo

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.

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 car from the USA to Portugal generally costs $1,000 to $3,500+ for ocean freight, depending on your vehicle's size and shipping method (shared container vs. RoRo), with East Coast departures usually cheaper than West Coast; you must also budget for US port fees, destination charges in Portugal (VAT, ISV, customs), and potential inland transport from your home to the port, with East Coast departures often being more economical due to proximity.