We ship cars, 4x4s, vans, motorhomes, trucks and plant machinery from the United Kingdom to Argentina every week using roll-on roll-off (RoRo) vessels and dedicated container loading. We discharge at Buenos Aires, Zárate, Rosario, with an average port-to-port sailing time of 32 days from our main loading berths at Tilbury, London Gateway and Southampton.
Pricing guide
Vehicle Shipping Rates to Argentina
UK port to Buenos Aires · transit approx. 32 days
| Saloon / hatchback carRoRo, UK port to destination port | from £1,250 |
| 4x4, SUV & pick-upPriced on cubic metres | from £1,600 |
| Van / minibusLWB units quoted individually | from £1,775 |
| Electric vehicle (EV)Includes battery documentation & 40% charge rule | from £1,875 |
| Motorhome / RVHeight over 2.4 m surcharged | from £2,438 |
| Commercial truck / tipperRigid units up to 12 m | from £2,938 |
| Agricultural tractor / plantStatic, non-runners loaded by mafi trailer | from £2,625 |
| Motorcycle (crated)Consolidated in shared container | from £688 |
| 20ft container (1–2 vehicles)Loaded and braced at our Tilbury yard | from £3,000 |
| 40ft container (3–4 vehicles)Best value for multiple units | from £4,000 |
| Marine insuranceAll-risk cover, minimum premium £75 | 1.5% of declared value |
Indicative rates only, excluding VAT where applicable. Final pricing depends on dimensions, weight, sailing schedule and destination charges.
Auto Shipping to Argentina from the UK
Vehicle shipping to Argentina from the UK is the straightforward, low-cost way to move a car overseas. On a roll-on roll-off sailing the cars are driven straight up the ramp onto the vessel and pinned down to the car decks inside the ship, wind-proof, leak-proof and untouched for the whole 32 day passage to Buenos Aires. Our RoRo service carries cars, 4x4s, vans, minibuses, trucks, trailers, tractors, coaches, buses, RoRo plant and agricultural machinery from the UK to Argentina.
We run weekly shipping services from the UK to Argentina and deliver your vehicle on time and at a cost that fits your requirements. You have two main shipping methods available: RoRo shipping and container shipping. For a no-obligation quote on shipping your car to Argentina, email us or complete the online quote form on this page, we are here to help you ship your vehicle in a hassle-free manner.
1) RoRo Shipping Cars to Argentina
RoRo (roll-on roll-off) transport is the most economical and easiest way of shipping a vehicle to Argentina. It means moving cars on huge purpose-built vessels called RoRo ships. The vehicles are locked down once they are on board and do not move during the voyage to Buenos Aires.
Benefits of RoRo shipping to Argentina
- Small budget: RoRo shipping to Argentina is cheaper than any other method.
- Easy: cars drive directly on board in the UK and drive off at Buenos Aires, so loading and unloading is simple.
- Safe: vehicles are chocked and pinned down to the deck of the ship for the whole voyage.
- Fast: fixed weekly sailings rather than waiting for a container to fill.
2) Container Shipping Cars to Argentina
Container shipping is where the car is loaded inside a shipping container and the container is then loaded onto the vessel. It costs a little more, but it offers more protection and is perfect for prestige and classic vehicles, non-runners, or shipments where you also want to send household goods, spare parts or trade stock to Argentina.
Container sizes we ship to Argentina
- 20ft container: fits one car comfortably, plus boxes around it.
- 40ft container: fits two cars, or three to four when professionally racked.
- 40ft high cube: extra internal height for 4x4s, vans and campervans.
- Flat rack: for tractors, plant and anything over height or over width.
Containerised Car Shipping to Argentina
Inside your own box everything is under your control. All vehicles are blocked, braced, chocked and ratchet-strapped to the floor lashing rings for total safety on the sailing to Argentina. You can also send personal belongings packed around the car, and where a car travels with a household removal we build a timber bulkhead between the vehicle and the personal effects so nothing can shift into the bodywork.
Loading is done at our own East Tilbury facility, photographed at every stage, and the container is customs sealed before it is gated in. The seal number appears on the bill of lading so your consignee in Argentina can confirm the box has not been opened in transit.
Vehicles we ship from the UK to Argentina
If it has wheels or tracks, we have shipped it to Argentina. Runners go RoRo, non-runners and salvage vehicles load into containers, and oversized units travel on flat racks or mafi trailers into Buenos Aires.
- Saloon vehicles, hatchbacks and estates
- 4x4s, SUVs, pick-ups and crew cabs
- Prestige, classic, sports and race cars
- Vans, minibuses and light commercials
- Motorhomes, campervans, caravans and trailers
- Trucks, tippers, tractor units, coaches and buses
- Tractors, combines and agricultural machinery
- Excavators, loaders, telehandlers and RoRo plant
- Motorbikes, quad bikes, scooters and jet skis
- Electric and hybrid vehicles with state-of-charge compliance
UK collection for car shipping to Argentina
Car shipping to Argentina starts at your door. We collect from any UK address on a covered or open transporter, or you can drive the vehicle into our East Tilbury yard next to Tilbury Port. Collections run daily from Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bradford, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Coventry, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, London (north, south, east and west), Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxford, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Reading, Sheffield, Southampton and Swindon.
On arrival the vehicle is inspected and photographed, mileage, tyres, existing damage and accessories are recorded, and that condition report travels with the file. You receive the photographs the same day along with the vessel name, voyage number and estimated arrival at Buenos Aires.
Documents and import rules for Argentina
We complete the DVLA V5C surrender and the HMRC export entry for you, and issue the bill of lading in-house. Import duty in Argentina is normally assessed on the CIF value of the vehicle with additional levies according to engine size, age and emissions, and some destinations require a pre-shipment roadworthiness inspection before loading. We confirm the current position for Buenos Aires before you commit to a booking and can introduce a licensed clearing agent to lodge the import entry on your behalf.
Free car shipping quote to Argentina
For a free, no-obligation quotation on shipping your car, van, truck or machine to Argentina, email us or complete the quote form on this page. Tell us the make, model, year and whether the vehicle runs and drives, and we will send you the RoRo price and the container price side by side, usually within the hour.
Ports we ship to in Argentina
Ports we sail to in Argentina
Average port-to-port transit 32 days · weekly departures
UK loading ports
- Tilbury
- London Gateway
- Southampton
- Felixstowe
- Liverpool
Argentina discharge ports
- Buenos AiresRoRo ramp, container terminal and inland haulage available
- ZárateRoRo ramp, container terminal and inland haulage available
- RosarioRoRo ramp, container terminal and inland haulage available
We sail from Tilbury, London Gateway, Southampton, Felixstowe, Immingham and select the berth that gives the earliest departure for Buenos Aires. Inland delivery beyond the port of discharge can be arranged through our agent network in Argentina.
Shipping a vehicle to Argentina
Quote & booking
Rates, sailing or flight options confirmed in writing.
UK collection
Nationwide collection or delivery into our Tilbury depot.
Loading & packing
Lashing, crating, palletising and photographic record.
Customs & export
Export entry, NES clearance and documentation released.
Transit & delivery
Tracking updates until the cargo lands with your consignee.
Vehicles we ship to Argentina
Runners, non-runners, oversized and agricultural units all handled.
- Cars, saloons, hatchbacks and prestige vehicles
- 4x4s, SUVs, pick-ups and crew cabs
- Vans, minibuses and light commercials
- Motorhomes, campervans and RVs
- Rigid trucks, tippers and tractor units
- Agricultural tractors, combines and implements
- Excavators, loaders and construction plant
- Motorcycles, quads and jet skis (crated or shared)
- Boats, yachts and trailers on cradles
- Electric and hybrid vehicles with SoC compliance
Import rules and duty in Argentina
Import duty in Argentina is normally assessed on the CIF value of the vehicle, the cost, insurance and freight combined, with additional excise or environmental levies applied according to engine size, age and emissions. Several destinations also insist on a pre-shipment roadworthiness inspection before the vehicle is loaded in the UK. We will confirm the current position for Buenos Aires before you commit to a booking, and can introduce a licensed clearing agent to handle the import entry on your behalf.
Why ship your vehicle with Car Shipping Direct
- Weekly RoRo and container options on the Argentina trade lane
- Free nationwide collection quotes from any UK postcode
- Condition report and photographs taken before loading
- DVLA V5C surrender and HMRC export entry completed for you
- All-risk marine insurance at 1.5% of declared value