cost of shipping car to australia from uk

Shipping a car from the UK to Australia usually runs about AUD 3,000–5,000 by RoRo, or roughly AUD 4,500–7,000 for a shared container and AUD 6,000–9,000 for a sole 20‑ft container.

On top you’ll cop port and quarantine fees, inland transport on both ends, marine insurance (about 1–2% of the car’s value), customs brokerage, and any cleaning AQIS demands—budget another AUD 1,500–3,000. Taxes and compliance are separate: you’ll need a Vehicle Import Approval before shipping, then expect 10% GST on the landed value and possible Luxury Car Tax if it’s pricey. All up, most private imports land in the AUD 7,000–15,000 “shipping and logistics” ballpark before taxes and compliance. If that sounds fun, it is—like wrestling a dingo with paperwork.