Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Kiev to Bucharest

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.

The main factor is the approach of 2026 and the return of VAT on electric car imports. Owners and dealers are factoring future costs into the current price, which is causing a gradual increase in cost even before the tax rules change. Reminder! All citizens, including foreigners, must insure their cars in Ukraine.

The cheapest way to ship a car is typically open transport (an open carrier truck), as it's the most common and moves multiple cars at once, saving costs over enclosed shipping. To get the best rates, book in advance, be flexible with dates, compare multiple quotes from different brokers, choose terminal-to-terminal, and ship with a near-empty gas tank.