Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from San Salvador to Columbus, Ohio

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.

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.

El Salvador has no strict vehicle age limit for imports in 2025. Newer models (post-2020) qualify for lower duties and easier emissions compliance. Expect 20-35% duties based on age/value, plus new green taxes. Key docs: digital invoice, e-title, blockchain bill of lading.