Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Houston, Texas to Medellin

For most cars from the U.S., the cost of hauling to Colombia is $1,700 to $4,100 (this assumes the introductory shipment of a standard vehicle). Most shipments to the area come from a shipping container, so larger vehicles that cannot fit into a container are assessed an additional cost.

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.

Importing a vehicle into Colombia requires paying taxes and fees, including customs duty, value-added tax (VAT), and consumption tax. These fees vary depending on the type and age of the vehicle. After paying the taxes and fees, you need to obtain license plates for the vehicle.