Shipping Cost from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

The cheapest way to ship a car internationally is generally Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo), where you drive your running vehicle onto a specialized ship and off at the destination, costing typically $900-$2500 but offering less protection and no personal items allowed. For more protection, container shipping (shared) is cheaper than sole use, while open transport is cheapest for domestic legs, but RoRo is the overall winner for budget overseas shipping. Comparing quotes from multiple online brokers like Shiply or uShip is crucial for finding the best rates.

Shipping a car to Brazil is done via international ocean freight, typically using container shipping, as roll-on roll-off is restricted for most personal imports. Vehicles usually depart from ports like Miami, Houston, or Los Angeles and arrive at Santos or Rio de Janeiro.

Car freight costs to South Africa from the U.S. start at $3,300 for normal-sized cars and go up to $7,000 for SUVs and larger vehicles. The size and weight of the vehicle being shipped are two main shipping cost factors affecting the price.