Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Vancouver to Frankfurt

The cheapest way to ship a car is typically open transport (an open carrier truck), as it's the most common and moves multiple cars at once, saving costs over enclosed shipping. To get the best rates, book in advance, be flexible with dates, compare multiple quotes from different brokers, choose terminal-to-terminal, and ship with a near-empty gas tank.

Shipping a car from Germany to the USA generally costs between $1,200 and $3,500+ for basic ocean freight, depending on the port and service (RoRo vs. Container), with total landed costs rising significantly to include customs, duties (around 2.5% of car value), taxes, and potential modifications (up to $5,000+), making the final price highly variable. Expect around $2,190-$3,150 for port-to-port from major German ports to various US ports.

Shipping a car to Germany involves costs from around $900-$2,000+ for ocean freight (RORO or shared container) plus significant German import duties (10% duty + 19% VAT) unless you qualify for an exemption as a permanent resident moving personal effects, taking 2-4 weeks transit time, requiring specific documentation like title/registration, and necessitating vehicle prep like cleaning and a low fuel level, with major ports like Bremerhaven being common destinations.