Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from San Diego, California to Cape Town

Car freight costs to South Africa from the U.S. start at $3,300 for normal-sized cars and go up to $7,000 for SUVs and larger vehicles. The size and weight of the vehicle being shipped are two main shipping cost factors affecting the price.

Shipping from the USA to South Africa costs vary widely, from around $20-$40 for small, slow shipments (USPS First Class/Priority) to $40-$100 for faster courier services (UPS/FedEx Economy), and upwards of $150+ for expedited, tracked international priority (FedEx/UPS Priority), with costs depending heavily on weight, speed, and courier, with Sea Freight being cheapest for bulk. Expect slower services like USPS to take weeks, while express couriers like DHL/FedEx/UPS offer 2-5 day delivery.

The cost to ship a car to Africa from the USA ranges between $1,050 and $2,500 per car for port-to-port shipping.