By costs, we obviously mean money, but we are going to go over all the things that you will have to do in order to ship a car to Hawaii. The cost to send a vehicle to Hawaii will vary depending on many factors, ranging from the make and model of your vehicle or truck, to your ports of origin and arrival. The cost to ship a car to Hawaii will vary depending on your vehicles size, the port of departure, and if you are shipping to Honolulu, Hilo, or another port in Hawaii.
Shipping your car this way is surprisingly convenient and is the best way to go if you want to bring your car to Hawaii with you. Shipping a car, truck, or SUV in Hawaii or out of Hawaii can be done on any of the major, established carriers that transport vehicles in and out of the islands. For instance, you could drop off the vehicle at a California port and then get it shipped to your doorstep in Hawaii. You could even drop your vehicle off at your house in Boston, then have it picked up from the port in Hawaii.
If, instead, you are shipping your vehicle from Hawaii back to the mainland, SGT Auto Transport can take it from the port and bring it to your doorstep. When your car arrives on the mainland, you can choose to either collect it yourself, or have the car hauler pick it up for you and bring it to your house. With the former option, your car is picked up from your residence, then transported to a port on the mainland, where it is stored until its arrival in Hawaii.
A Power of Attorney, verifying that your vehicle is eligible for shipping, will also be required. Once the vessel arrives at your shipping destination, your car will be driven from the ship to a port. Once their vehicle arrives at their destination, they are driven onto the ship heading for Hawaii along with the rest of their cargo.
Right before their cars are boarded a specific vessel, they are kept outside on a dock for a brief period. The vehicle needs to be driveable in order to allow the transport company to get it onto and off the shipping ship. While not covered by a harbor, the vehicle will sit below the ships deck during its entire trip.
During a ships transportation, your car will be fully secure and protected from any outside factors, since your car will be under the deck of the container. While your car is within the vessel (and therefore protected from the elements), it is exposed to the inside of the ship and will sit along with several other cars on the deck. With this kind of transport, your car needs to be driveable, and it will either be driven on to a larger vessel, or pulled on using a special hoist, then driven back down after the journey is complete.
The cheapest way to send your car to Hawaii is by driving it to a port on the west coast and having it transported on a RORO (roll-on, roll-off) boat. If you can use a port-to-port shipment, that is going to be cheaper than having to drive the vehicle to a port and then drive it to Hawaii. Container ship is a better choice if you are looking to save on shipping your car, and you do not mind driving around a bit before dropping or picking your vehicle up. When you select a Door-to-Port Car Transport Service for Hawaii Car Transport, the transportation company will take your car either to the nearest container terminal or to it.
Once there, the shipping company will assign a specialist to drive your car into a Hawaii port. In many cases, you can utilize third-party Hawaii transportation companies to get your car from the port to your new doorstep. Often, driving yourself seems to be cheaper, but once you take into account your own time, gas, hotels, and return flights, sometimes hiring someone to drive your car back to the port for you is cheaper, particularly if you live on the east coast.
In this case, it is going to be more expensive to get a vehicle transported to Hawaii, since a lot of people are taking their summer vacations or winter holidays, and they are looking at auto transportation companies. If you are able to sell your current car and buy an easy-to-acquire vehicle that you love in Hawaii, then you may save on transportation costs. If you cannot buy a vehicle you like in Hawaii, then shipping your current vehicle with you is wise.
If you are planning on moving to Hawaii permanently, or even just temporarily, then make your car shipment in Hawaii, so that you can bring the car along. If you are planning a longer road trip in Hawaii, or you are looking to relocate to the islands long-term, then shipping your vehicle prior to moving is an excellent idea. Go ahead and send your car to the islands where you will need it, prices likely will not change if you are shipping to Hilo, Oahu, Kahului, Maui, Nawiliwili, or Kawaihae.
The best way to figure out what it costs to send your car to Hawaii (or what it costs to ship your car from Hawaii to the mainland) is by using our online calculator, or by just getting in touch with us to get a free car shipping estimate. Use the SGT Auto Transport Instant Online Quote Calculator to figure out your costs, or give us a call at (864) 546-4038 and talk with one of our transportation consultants for more information on the whole process, as well as the lowest way to send your car to Hawaii and back from Hawaii with us.
A number of options are available to fit your transportation needs, whether you are dropping directly off at one of the Ports in Pasha, Hawaii, or you want us to come to your house and collect the car for you. As part of our Hawaii Car Shipping Services, we do provide Mainland Pick-Up & Transport at our warehouse in Los Angeles, should you need a Door-to-Port Service. AutoStar Transport Express allows you to order your car transport in Hawaii from anywhere, anytime using our online quote form, or directly calling us to talk to our team members. The process for moving your vehicle from Seattle to Hawaii, or vice versa, begins with selecting an auto transportation company and getting a rough estimate on how much it will cost to ship.
