Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Jerusalem to San Jose

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 by plane is very expensive, costing anywhere from $2,000 to over $30,000, depending heavily on distance (domestic vs. international) and vehicle size, making it 5-10 times pricier than ground transport, typically reserved for luxury or time-sensitive moves. Domestic flights might start around $2,000-$4,000, while international trips can easily reach $15,000-$100,000+, with larger SUVs or luxury cars costing much more due to weight and space.

Cars of all sizes are taxed at the same rate, except for those valued over NIS 300,000. Taxes are about 80% (instead of 127-144%) of the value at origin less depreciation plus shipping and insurance. Depreciation is about 20% for the first year and 10% for each year following to a maximum of 80% after 10 years.