Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Toronto, Ontario to Lisbon

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.

The average price to ship a car from USA to Portugal ranges from $1150 to $2850, and the duties to import a car to Portugal from the United States are 11% duty + 21% VAT of the value of the vehicle + $1500 for local charges in Portugal.

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.