Shipping Cost from Quito to San Jose

Though it depends on where you're shipping from in the U.S. and what type of vehicle it is, most costs to Ecuador range from $1,600 to $3,900. Import taxes are relatively high in Ecuador, so keep in mind that there are additional costs beyond the price of moving.

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.

You will need to provide a passport, resident visa, proof of paid tariffs, title and registration, license, and other pertinent forms to Customs for approval. Ecuador doesn't prefer any vehicle be allowed into the country with an engine size larger than 3000 cc.