Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Madrid

Shipping a car from the USA to Spain generally costs between $1,000 and $3,800+, depending heavily on the vehicle's size, chosen shipping method ( RORO being cheaper, container more secure), your US departure port, and the Spanish destination (like Barcelona or Valencia), with container consolidation often saving costs, but remember to budget for additional Spanish destination fees (customs, port fees, taxes) not included in the base quote. Expect transit times of 3-6 weeks.

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.

If you're importing a car into Spain for a temporary amount of time, it can be done without having to pay taxes and duties for a period no longer than 6 months. After those six months, you'll be required to either export the vehicle or pay the required taxes and duties if you plan to apply for permanent residency.