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

The average price to ship a car from USA to Turkey ranges from $1142 to $1672, and the duties to import a car to Turkey from USA are duty of the value of the vehicle + $1500 to $2500 for local charges in Turkey.

You can bring a foreign-plated vehicle into Turkey under the “temporary import” (geçici ithalat) regime provided you were resident abroad for at least 185 days in the previous 365 days; if eligible the vehicle may remain in Turkey for up to 730 days (2 years) under the temporary import rules.

Shipping costs from the USA to Turkey vary significantly, starting from around $20-$30 for small, light packages (1-2 lbs) with economy services and going up to $70-$90+ for heavier items or faster express delivery, depending on weight, dimensions, carrier (DHL, FedEx, USPS), and speed (days vs. weeks). Expect 2-5 days for express (around $30-$70+) and 1-3 weeks for standard/economy options.