Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Lagos 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 from Nigeria to the USA varies widely in price, from around $25 for very slow USPS options to $100s for fast express services, with costs depending heavily on weight, speed, and carrier, such as FedEx, DHL, UPS, or local agents, often ranging from roughly $200-$600+ for typical parcel weights (1-10kg) via air freight, with slower freight around $3-$6/lb plus fees.

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.