Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Rio de Janeiro to Port Moresby

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.

On average, it costs between $500 and $1,700 to transport a car in the United States. The total depends mostly on the distance. Short trips under 500 miles usually fall in the $400–$800 range, while cross-country moves can reach $1,100 or more.