Each year, individuals decide to ship cars to Spain from the U.S. for a variety of reasons. Car shipping to Spain from the USA has grown in popularity and we’ve spent the past 40 years specializing in the market for Spanish car shipping destinations.
Whether you need a single vehicle transported for a temporary work stay or are relocating to Spain long term with your entire family, we have services available to accommodate all our client’s needs. The process of exporting the cars will be similar regardless of your status or intent and the main difference will be when the vehicle arrives overseas and is imported.
To start shipping your car to Spain, fill out the quote request at the top of the page and continue reading for more info below.
Transporting a Car to Spain from the USA
First we’ll explain the options available to you when shipping a car to Spain with our services and how they will affect the ocean transport costs for the car(s) and the estimated time frames.
There are many reasons to choose our services if you want to transport vehicles. We have 5 nationwide warehouse locations and offer a pick up service for those who cannot deliver automobiles themselves. Our five warehouse locations include Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Miami and Savannah. As distance affects any type of transit, the departure locations can also affect the ocean transport time.
Additionally, all aspects of the export are covered by Schumacher Cargo including customs documentation prep, customs clearance and the associated fees involved with clearing U.S. departure ports.
Service Options
Two main forms of overseas auto transport to Spain are a RoRo service (roll-on roll-off) and container shipments.
Container Car Shipping to Spain
In many cases, containerized shipments are the method of choice not only because they add extra security and protection, but also because you can consolidate a car with others to cut down transport costs and destination fees at the Spanish ports.
We also offer a sole container service for anyone wanting their own individual 20ft/40ft container. The costs will be higher but most single vehicles can fit in a 20′ and it takes less time to ship than using consolidation.
Other benefits include being able to take out insurance and loading additional items inside of the vehicle.
RoRo Car Shipping to Spain
The second way to ship a car to Spain, roro, works well when bringing a single vehicle. How this options works is much like an underground parking lot except it’s inside the belly of a ship and you essentially pay for a parking spot.
The downside to this method is there are only a few ports in the US to depart from. Also contents other than the jack and spare tire are not permitted inside under any circumstances.
Both of the main ports we frequent in Spain have these services available and it comes down to preference so make sure to discuss this during your initial consultation.
How Much Does Car Shipping to Spain Cost
The price to ship a car to Spain from the USA depends on many factors particular to the shipment. The major ones are the vehicle details, origin in the US, and services needed. Each of these can majorly change the scope so our representatives create custom quotes for each shipment for accurate estimates.
For a quote use our Online Form at the top of the page.
How Long Does it Take to Ship a Car to Spain
Shipping cars overseas is an intricate process and things can change, but we always try to meet our quote times.
From the west coast of the United States to either Valencia or Barcelona, it generally takes between 4-6 weeks on the water. Those preferring to transport a car to Spain from the east coast can expect a 3-5 week ocean transit time. However, things can and do happen so actual times may vary. When using consolidated services, be aware that the container will not depart until full.
Port Information
Container Departures
- Long Beach
- Los Angeles
- Savannah
- Houston
- Miami
- New York
Ro-Ro Departures
- New York
- Baltimore
Entry Ports
- Barcelona
- Valencia
- Bilbao (mainly ro-ro)
Popular Car Shipping Destinations in Spain
- Barcelona
- Madrid
- Seville
- Granada
- Toledo
- Segovia
- Valencia
- Alicante
Customs and Import Information
We have agents who can help with all your import documents and assist with any issues you may have with customs but the following information is useful to know. Like all international ports, there will always be destination and unloading fees to move your car from the port and it is no different in Spain.
Where the country does vary from many of it’s counterparts is that it has many regional states and each has offices called Gestorias which can also handle the paperwork process for you. The exact cost will vary so make sure to ask one of our specialists and we’ll try to give you an accurate assessment.
If you’re importing a car into Spain for a temporary amount of time, it can be done without having to pay taxes and duties for a period no longer than 6 months. After those six months, you’ll be required to either export the vehicle or pay the required taxes and duties if you plan to apply for permanent residency.
Documentation for Your Vehicle
Not having correct or up-to-date documentation for your motor vehicle can cost a lot of time and money when dealing with Spanish customs.
The main documents are valid identification and proof of residency, original title, valid registration and a notarized bill of sale in some cases.
As mentioned, there are many regions and there may be additional paperwork, as some ports require more documentation.
For a full list of required documents and forms visit Spain’s Traffic Department website. If you have any other questions please contact us or fill out our online quote form.
Start Your Car Shipping to Spain With Schumacher
Start shipping a car to Spain from the United States by filling our Online Form
For more information regarding your move, please call one of our representatives:
Toll Free: 800-599-0190 // USA: 562-408-6677
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