Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Kingston to Barcelona

Shipping a car from the USA to Spain generally costs between $1,000 and $3,800+ for ocean freight, depending on the method ( RoRo vs. container), origin/destination, and vehicle size, with container shipping often more secure but potentially pricier than shared containers; you must also budget for Spanish import duties (10% duty + 21% VAT) and local fees unless relocating as a returning resident with specific exemptions. Expect transit times from about 3-6 weeks.

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.

When importing a car into Spain, you must pay several taxes, including Value Added Tax (VAT) or Import Duty, Registration Tax (IEDMT), and Road Tax (Impuesto de Circulación). If the car is imported from outside the EU, you must pay 10% import duty and 21% VAT.