Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Panama City to Manama

The cost to ship a car to Bahrain typically ranges from $1,300 to $3,000, depending on vehicle size, shipping method (RoRo or container), and the U.S. departure port. Larger vehicles may cost more.

You will have to pay a customs duty of 5% and VAT at 10% based on the value of your vehicle according to customs assessment. There is also a port handling fee to be paid. Vehicles registered over 5 years ago cannot be imported and right hand drive vehicles also cannot be imported.

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.