Shipping Cost from Santo Domingo to Manama

Car Shipping from the USA to Bahrain starts at a cost of $1,695 USD with an estimated turnaround time of 4-6 weeks, depending on the make and model of the car, the port of origin, and the method of shipment. Below, we explore everything you need to know about shipping your car from the USA to Bahrain in our 2025 guide.

You will have to pay a customs duty of 5% and VAT at 10% based on the value of your vehicle according to customs assessment. There is also a port handling fee to be paid. Vehicles registered over 5 years ago cannot be imported and right hand drive vehicles also cannot be imported.

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.