Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from San Diego, California to Lisbon

How much does it cost to ship a car from USA to Europe? The cost ranges between $1,050 to $1,800 per car for port-to-port shipping, plus approximately $600 in destination charges.

Non-EU Vehicle Imports (USA, UK, etc.) Customs declaration is required (DAV – Declaração Aduaneira de Veículo). Your car must be registered within 60 days of arrival in Portugal. Clear customs: Submit DAV form via Portal das Finanças and pay VAT (23%) + ISV (5% – 15%). Book IMT appointment: Use SIGA platform.

The cheapest way to ship a car internationally is generally Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo), where you drive your running vehicle onto a specialized ship and off at the destination, costing typically $900-$2500 but offering less protection and no personal items allowed. For more protection, container shipping (shared) is cheaper than sole use, while open transport is cheapest for domestic legs, but RoRo is the overall winner for budget overseas shipping. Comparing quotes from multiple online brokers like Shiply or uShip is crucial for finding the best rates.