Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Helsinki to Ho Chi Minh City

Importing a Car from Finland to the USA starts at a cost of $2,750 USD with an estimated turnaround time of 14-28 days, depending on make and model of the vehicle, the nearest departure port in Finland and whether the destination in the USA is on the east or west coast.

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.

Regarding types of vehicles allowed to be driven into Vietnam, under Decree 151, foreign-plated vehicles permitted for participation in traffic in Vietnam include passenger cars of up to eight seats (excluding the driver's), both left-hand drive and right-hand drive, motorhomes and two-wheeled motorcycles.