Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Kiev to Kigali

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.

In 2025, due to unstable supply chains and changes in legislation, the number of cars entering the market decreased by 30–40%. This has created a shortage of vehicles, which in turn has led to a sharp rise in prices. Cars that could be purchased for a reasonable price just a few years ago now cost several times more.

Shipping from Ukraine to the US typically takes 1 to 4 weeks, varying greatly by carrier, service (air vs. sea), and current conditions, with express options as fast as 4-7 days but standard air freight often 2-3 weeks and sea freight much longer (40+ days for large cargo), factoring in customs delays at both ends.