Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Kigali to San Salvador

Shipping a car from the U.S. to El Salvador costs between $1,000 and $3,000, not including import duties and taxes. Import duties can range from 1% to 30% of the car's value, based on factors like engine type and age, plus a 13% value-added tax (VAT).

You can ship passenger cars to El Salvador if they are up to 8 years old, buses up to 10 years, and heavy trucks up to 15 years old from the date of manufacture, with exceptions for electric/hybrids (7 years) and potential classic car exemptions, though requirements include emissions certificates and other customs documentation for the Dirección General de Aduanas (DGA).

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.