Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Shanghai to La Paz

The government of Mexico REQUIRES you to have a customs broker handle the importing of your vehicle. The broker will be a liaison between you and Mexican customs. The broker will help you gather the correct documents, tell you the exact fees you will have to pay, and walk you through the importation process.

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.

Shipping a car to Mexico typically costs $800 to $3,000+, depending on distance, vehicle size, and shipping method (like Roll-on/Roll-off being cheaper than container shipping ), but remember to factor in extra Mexican taxes, duties (like 10-16% VAT), and fees, plus potential temporary permit deposits (around $200-$400 refundable) if you're visiting, or higher permanent import duties if you're staying, which can significantly increase the total cost.