Ship your Car to France from the USA
Ship DEI has been moving cars between the United States and France for over 2 decades. We fully understand that the process can be stressful. That’s why we have made it our job to take on all the hard work on your behalf. Get a quote today, and we will handle shipping of your vehicle with a minimum of fuss.
Car Shipping to France
Who said car shipping to Switzerland has to be stressful? We’ve been helping people just like you ship cars to this mountainous Central European country for decades now, so get peace of mind knowing we have your back.
Have you just bought a gem of a classic car – a dream you’ve had for years? Are you a Swiss citizen returning home after a long stay in the U.S.? If you want to get a car to Switzerland, it’s no problem when you have us on your side. Having a trusted importer/exporter behind you is a big part of the solution, as we provide help with all stages of the process, from logistics to US Customs.
How do we do it? Well, we have a reliable network of truckers throughout the United States that can seamlessly pick up and drop off any vehicle you may have. Doesn’t matter if you’re located in remote areas like Alaska and Hawaii!
Top Destinations We Service in France
Direct Express Inc. is your source for convenience, as we ship to nine major cities in France. Whether you live here and are having a car shipped to you or you are selling your car to someone who lives in France, we can accommodate you with wide coverage and access anywhere in the country. The main destination ports we ship to in France include:
- Le Havre
- Fos
- Nantes
- Marseille
- Lyon
- Strasbourg
- Toulouse
- Nice
- Bordeaux
Top Departure Ports to France in the USA
We ship cars to France from the following ports in the USA:
- Los Angeles, CA
- Houston, TX
- Savannah, GA
- New Jersey, NJ
We are proud to serve your car shipping needs in France, a stunning western Europe country bordered by countries such as Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. Paris is the capital and the country’s largest city.
In addition to shipping cars to France, we can also provide the following:
- Oversize cargo
- Commodities
- Moving of household goods and personal effects
- Air freight
- Ocean freight
- Roll-on/roll-off
- Flat racks
- Commercial cargo
- Export/import
Vehicles We Ship to France:
Do you have a passion for all types of vehicles? Well, we do too! We can simplify the shipping process while providing innovative logistical solutions to our clients all over the world. And we don’t just ship cars to France. We also ship:
- Pick-up trucks
- Yachts
- Boats
- Convertibles
- Classic, luxury, sports, vintage, and restoration project cars
- Vans
- SUVs
- Mini vans
- RVs
- ATVs
- Snowmobiles
- Motorcycles
- Jet skis
How Long Does it Take to Ship a Car to France?
Patience is necessary when shipping a car to France. It takes between four and six weeks for your vehicle to arrive at a port in France from the United States. However, if you choose air freight, it can take as little as three days for your vehicle to arrive at its destination.
With a reliable network of truckers throughout the United States, we are able to easily collect vehicles – even those in remote areas like Alaska and Hawaii.
We know how much you love your classic car or boat, which is why we give you peace of mind in treating your vehicle as if it were our own. Backed by trained employees who specialize in the safe loading and international transport of cars to France, we take the utmost care and attention to detail with your vehicle.
On top of properly and securely transporting your car on our massive ships, we also assist with all the logistics, documentation, and Customs clearances necessary to get your vehicle from the USA to any of the above ports in France. Plus, we offer car shipments to other countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. To save you money on freight costs, we utilize methods designed to maximize container space.
Got any questions concerning your upcoming export? Let us know.
What Do You Need to Ship a Car to France?
When exporting a vehicle from the U.S., here are the documents you will be required to present in order to meet U.S. Customs regulations:
- Bill of sale
- The invoice that you got when you bought the car
- Original title with the car’s VIN number
- License plate numbers
- Registration documents
- Customs entry certificate (846 A)
Each month, we ship thousands of cars and related vehicles from all over the United States to all over the world, including France, translating to an effortless auto transport experience from pick-up to delivery.
Shipping a Car to France: A Look at the Process
There are three main shipping options when transporting a car transport to France. Those are:
- RoRo shipping: This is the most popular option, where your car is driven onto a ship and secured for the trip.
- Air freight: This is the most expensive option, reserved for those who need to get a car to France quickly.
- Container shipping: This is a shared space option and it’s less expensive. Your vehicle will share space in a container with up to five other vehicles.
To know which option is right for you, start with a free quote. Get one instantly by filling out our online form or calling us directly. Please provide us with some basic information, such as vehicle type, year/make/model, whether the vehicle is operable or not, where it’s coming from, and where it’s going. Once you approve our quote, we will start the process of shipping your car to France.
Here’s a look at the process:
- Drop off the vehicle at one of our terminals. Alternatively, we could arrange for your vehicle to be picked up by one of our drivers, who will deliver it to the local terminal.
- Once at the terminal, your vehicle will be secured in a shipping container, with us documenting the entire loading process with online photos.
- Your vehicle will then be moved to the port of export for shipping to the destination terminal in France. We offer online tracking of your shipment.
- Once your car arrives at the destination terminal, it is available for pick-up. Or, if you choose, our drivers can deliver it to your door.
How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Car to France?
If you are shipping your car from Los Angeles to the Port of Marseilles, for example, the starting price is $800. This is only the cost of hiring a berth on the ship itself. There are other costs associated with having your vehicle shipped to France. For example, you may need to hire an auto carrier to take your car to the exit port. You may also want to purchase optional insurance. Those are additional costs. Other costs include storage fees and taxes as well as customs duties in France. In France, you will have to pay 19.6% as Value Added Tax on your auto shipment.
There are exceptions to those taxes. If you are an EU citizen and you are returning to France after having stayed in the U.S. for over a year, you will be exempt from paying customs duties.
Our Promise to You
Rest assured, we do all we can to protect your vehicle from the minute it’s in our possession until the minute it’s picked up at the port. You will notice this passion in everything we do, right from that first phone call from you. Securing the right representative in the USA to make all of the necessary arrangements can ensure an otherwise stressful process becomes a hassle-free one. Because we love all kinds of cars ourselves, you can bet we take our jobs seriously.
Choose us with confidence when shipping your car to France!
To get an instant quote on car shipping to France, fill out our online form now or call us anytime at +001.310.324.2100.