Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Rome to Houston, Texas

Budget: The shorter the distance, the more cost-effective it is to drive instead of ship your car. Regardless of the total distance, look at your total moving budget and how much you can afford to spend on car shipping services compared to a cross-country drive.

Shipping a car from Italy to the USA generally costs $1,800 to $3,500+ for basic ocean freight (RORO or shared container), but total landed costs can reach $4,000 - $8,000+ including duties (2.5% of value), port fees, customs, and compliance modifications for non-compliant vehicles, with costs varying significantly based on vehicle size, port, and if it meets U.S. standards. Air freight is much more expensive (thousands more).

The longer the distance, the lower the price: Moving a standard sized car 1000 miles will drop the rate to . 75¢ cents a mile, or $750.00, while taking it 3,000 miles could cost around $1,200.00.