- Car Shipping Croatia
- Ship Your Car To Or From Croatia
- Typical Shipping Prices – How Much Does It Cost?
- Cost & Time Examples For Shipping A Car To Croatia
- Popular Shipping Destinations
- Other Types Of Vehicles We Transport To Croatia
- Ports
- Required Documents For Shipping A Vehicle To Croatia
- Homologation
- Types Of Shipping
- Preparing Your Car For Shipping
- Customs Duties
- Other Services
- Related Information & Faqs
Car Shipping Croatia
Ship Your Car To Or From Croatia
Typical Shipping Prices – How Much Does It Cost?
- The cost of having a car shipped from the Untied States to Croatia is $1,800 on the low end to over $4,000 on the high end (the type of vehicle, its size, and other factors play a role).
- In some cases, it’s cheaper to have your car shipped to Germany, which is more friendly in terms of offering RORO (roll on, roll off) shipping, before importing it into Croatia.
Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Croatia
| To/From | Ground | Ocean | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA to (California port) to Rijeka | $200 | $3,600 | 5+35 |
| New York, NY to (New York port) to Rijeka | $275 | $2,900 | 5+24 |
| Boston, MA to (New York port) to Rijeka | $400 | $2,900 | 5+24 |
| Las Vegas, NV to (California port) to Rijeka | $450 | $3,600 | 5+35 |
| Portland, OR to (California port) to Ploce | $475 | $5,000 | 6+32 |
| Seattle, WA to (California port) to Rijeka | $550 | $3,600 | 6+35 |
| Detroit, MI to (New York port) to Rijeka | $575 | $2,900 | 6+24 |
| Chicago, IL to (New York port) to Rijeka | $675 | $2,900 | 6+24 |
| Denver, CO to (California port) to Ploce | $775 | $5,000 | 7+32 |
| Houston, TX to (California port) to Rijeka | $1,075 | $2,900 | 7+24 |
*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.
*Save the ground transport cost by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.
*Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.
*Prices are for 1 car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to transport a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.
*Using the RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.
It's common for people relocating to Croatia to think about taking a car with them. The cost of transportation might be a significant consideration for American citizens making this choice, as cars are normally more affordable in the United States. Sure, there's paperwork to fill out and costs to pay before you can bring your car into Croatia (or anywhere else). A-1 Auto Transport knows how to overcome these difficulties and provide a hassle-free service.
Here’s a brief rundown on everything you’ll need to know before shipping your car to Croatia.
Popular Shipping Destinations
- Bjelovar
- Dubrovnik
- Karlovac
- Osijek
- Pula
- Rijeka
- Sesvete
- Sisak
- Slavonski Brod
- Split
- Šibenik
- Varazdin
- Velika Gorica
- Vinkovci
- Zadar
- Zagreb
Other Types Of Vehicles We Transport To Croatia
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Ports
Located on the Adriatic Sea, Croatia is home to many ports, including Split, Bakar, Dubrovnik, Ploče, and Zadar. Though land-based transportation via another European country is an option, most will opt for the convenience of speedier arrival via freight ship. Croatia-bound ships depart the USA weekly, while many routes from other EU countries are even more frequent. Transit time to a Croatian port is therefore generally low and reasonable.
Required Documents For Shipping A Vehicle To Croatia
In order to import a car into Croatia, you’ll need various documents including:
- Sales contract (verified by a notary)
- Homologation form from licensed authority (more on this in the next section)
- Original title of the car.
- Bill of sale.
- Bill of lading.
- Authorization for export of the vehicle from the lien owner (only if car is currently being financed)
In the event that the car is of European origin, two additional documents will be required.
- EUR1 Certificate proving European origin of car.
- Statement from supplier regarding European origin of car.
Homologation
Homologation refers to safety and other modifications made to vehicles, to ensure that they meet the requirements of the destination country. All vehicles entering the EU from an outside nation, such as the USA, will need to undergo this process before they can be registered in their new home. Note that there are no facilities in Croatia offering this service. Homologation will have to be performed before departure from the United States, or in a middleman country such as Germany or Spain, before arrival in Croatia.
Types of Shipping
There are a couple of ways to ship vehicles into Croatia. The primary methods are:
- RoRo (Roll on/Roll off)
- Container shipping.
The RoRo option is generally the more affordable of the two. It involves simply driving the car or motorcycle onto a ship or plane, where it is secured in place for the trip and driven off at the destination country. Container shipping is more expensive but may be appropriate for special cars or antiques of greater value, as it offers unparalleled protection from collisions and from the elements. Loading a car into a container is a specialized function that should be left to the experts.
Preparing Your Car for Shipping
Before handing the car over to the shipping agent, follow this short checklist of preparatory steps:
- Clean the vehicle completely, inside and out (this avoids quarantine time and expedites the shipping process)
- Leave only around a quarter tank of fuel.
- Make note of all dents and scratches, and obtain a signed verification from the shipping agent.
- Ensure the vehicle.
- Remove any personal belongings.
Customs Duties
When importing a car into Croatia, be prepared to pay a customs duty dependent on the value of the car. You will also have to obtain local registration if you are staying in the country for longer than three months.
A process of registering a vehicle in Croatia.
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