Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Frankfurt to Manama

– Only left-hand drive vehicles are permitted for import into Bahrain. – The vehicle must meet Bahrain import regulations including safety and emissions standards. Modified cars may require special approvals. – Personal vehicles can only be imported duty-free if you have lived abroad for at least one year.

Car Shipping from the USA to Bahrain starts at a cost of $1,695 USD with an estimated turnaround time of 4-6 weeks, depending on the make and model of the car, the port of origin, and the method of shipment. Below, we explore everything you need to know about shipping your car from the USA to Bahrain in our 2025 guide.

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.