Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Washington, District of Columbia to Accra

Shipping fees from the USA to Ghana vary significantly, from around $10-$20 for small, light items (1-2 lbs) with budget options like USPS to $70-$200+ for heavier or faster shipments via carriers like UPS or FedEx, depending on weight, speed, and courier. For larger or palletized freight, expect per-pound rates like $5.50 to $8.00 per pound. Expect costs to rise with faster delivery (days vs. weeks) and larger dimensions.

Shipping a 40ft container to Ghana in late 2025 typically costs between $3,000 to $6,000+ for ocean freight, varying significantly by origin (China, USA, Dubai), fuel prices, port congestion, and carrier, with higher rates from the US ($5,000-$6,000 average) and potentially lower from Asia, plus extra fees like handling and documentation in Ghana.

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.