Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from New York, New York to Durban

Shipping a car from the USA to South Africa typically costs between $1,800 and $4,800. Pricing is driven by shipping method, vehicle size, U.S. departure port, fuel surcharges, and South African port fees.

For the cheapest shipping from the USA to South Africa, USPS (especially First Class or Priority Mail International) and budget consolidators like Global Shopaholics or MyUS offering slow-speed economy options (like 8-14 days) are your best bet, with rates potentially starting under $20 for small items, while Sea Freight is the absolute cheapest for large/heavy items but takes weeks. Choose USPS First Class International for small, light packages (under 4lbs) for low cost, or use a package forwarding service for better rates on larger shipments, always comparing prices on platforms like Parcel Monkey.

You can only import a second-hand vehicle into South Africa if you have been granted a permit to do so. The importation of used vehicles is restricted to protect the local motor vehicle manufacturing industry. Permits are only issued under specifically defined circumstances.