Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Nairobi to Los Angeles, California

On average, the cost to ship a car to Kenya ranges from $1,200 to $3,500, depending on: U.S. departure port (East Coast, Gulf, or West Coast) Vehicle type, size, and condition. Shipping method (RoRo or container)

Shipping a car to Los Angeles costs $700–$1,500, with open carrier rates averaging $0.65–$1.05 per mile. Delivery to Los Angeles typically takes 4–9 days, depending on origin, seasonality, and enclosed vs. open transport.

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.