Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Manila to New Orleans, Louisiana

The cheapest way to ship from the Philippines to the USA is usually PhilPost (Philippine Postal Corporation) for lightweight items due to its low cost via USPS, while for heavier or larger shipments, ocean freight (sea cargo) is the most economical but slowest option, with providers like LBC offering services. For a balance of cost and speed, economy air freight or deferred services from private carriers like FedEx or UPS (often booked through aggregators like Parcel Monkey) offer cheaper rates than express, though still slower.

Driving is usually cheaper for shorter distances, but for long cross-country moves, the cost difference shrinks, and shipping often becomes more cost-effective when factoring in gas, food, lodging, wear-and-tear, and time, making it worth paying a carrier to avoid the hassle and expense of a long solo trip, though driving saves on carrier fees but adds travel time and costs.

The cheapest international car shipping method is usually Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO), where vehicles are driven onto specialized ships, costing around $900-$2500+ but leaving cars exposed; for better protection, consolidated container shipping (sharing a container) is more affordable than dedicated containers, while air freight is the fastest but most expensive, best for luxury or rare vehicles, so compare RORO vs. shared containers for budget, destination, and vehicle value to find your cheapest option.