Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Panama City to New Delhi

Driving costs include food, lodging, and fuel for one person. Like we said earlier, the cost to ship a car is almost always higher than the cost of driving that car the same distance. Even when you factor in additional costs like hotels, gas, and food, driving is still cheaper.

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.

Yes, you can ship your car from the USA to India, but it involves significant costs (import duties up to 100-125%), complex customs procedures, specific documentation (like manufacturer's invoice, passport, Bill of Lading), and stringent vehicle preparation, with options like container or Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) shipping available. Be ready for high taxes and ensure the car meets Indian regulations, like having right-hand steering and kilometers-per-hour speedometers if it's a new vehicle, says this Quora post.