Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from San Jose, California to Chisinau

Shipping costs for a car from the USA to Ukraine start at approximately $1,100 when using consolidated container shipping. Pricing varies based on the port of origin, vehicle type, and shipping method. Additional costs may include customs clearance, VAT, and import duties in Ukraine.

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.