Cayman Islands Car Shipping Services

Cayman Islands Car Shipping
Costs and Timeframes

The exact cost of shipping your car depends on several factors, but we can provide a starting point. Typically, shipping a compact car from Miami to George Town Port in Grand Cayman starts at around $1,500 USD and takes approximately 2-3 weeks.
Here are some factors that can affect the cost:

• Size and weight of your vehicle: Larger vehicles generally cost more to ship.
• Origin and destination ports: The distance between ports impacts the price. Shipping to Cayman Brac and Little Cayman may be slightly more expensive due to the RORO service at the airports.
• Shipping method: Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) is the most affordable option for the Cayman Islands.
• Peak seasons: Shipping rates may be higher during peak travel times.

Additional Considerations

• Pre-shipment preparation: There may be additional costs depending on your situation, such as pre-shipment cleaning or minor repairs to meet import regulations.
• Cayman Islands import duties and taxes: You’ll be responsible for these upon arrival. These typically include a Customs Duty (around 25% of the vehicle’s assessed value) and a General Revenue Improvement Tax (around 19% of the CIF value – cost, insurance, and freight).

Understanding Cayman Islands
Import Regulations

Researching Cayman Islands’ import regulations before shipping your car is essential. Here’s a general overview:

• Required Documents:
  • Original Bill of Sale or Export Title (proving ownership)
  • Completed Application for Temporary Importation (CITI) form
  • Commercial Invoice

Insurance documents (valid in the Cayman Islands)

• Vehicle Inspection: A pre-shipment inspection may be required to ensure your car meets Cayman Islands safety standards.
• Temporary vs. Permanent Import:
  • Temporary Import: If you’re staying in the Cayman Islands for less than 12 months, you can apply for a temporary import permit.
  • Permanent Import: If you’re staying for an extended period or relocating permanently, you’ll need to register your car in the Cayman Islands. This involves paying import duties and taxes, obtaining a local license plate, and registering the vehicle with the Department of Vehicle and Licensing Services (DVLS).

Important Note: Cayman Islands import regulations can change. For the latest details on fees, requirements, and the specific documents needed for temporary or permanent import, visit the Cayman Islands Customs Department website.

What We Ship to the
Cayman Islands

We can handle almost any vehicle you need to transport, including:

• Luxury and Exotic Cars.
• Classic Cars.
• Motorcycles.
• Trucks.
• SUVs.
• ATVs & UTVs.
• RVs.
• Boats.
• Heavy Equipment.

Cayman Islands Car Shipping
Methods

We offer secure car shipping options to the Cayman Islands. Choose the method that best suits your needs:

• Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO): The most affordable option. You drive your car onto a special ferry. Ideal for standard vehicles.
• Open Carrier: A budget-friendly choice. Cars are exposed to the elements but securely fastened on open trailers.
• Enclosed Carrier: Fully enclosed trailers shield your car from the elements, salt spray, and potential minor scratches that can occur during RORO transport.

Cayman Islands Car Shipping
Options

• Terminal-to-terminal transport: You drop your car off at our terminal in the origin port and pick it up at the destination terminal in the Cayman Islands. This is a more economical option than door-to-door service.
• Door-to-port transport: We pick up your car from your origin and deliver it to the destination port in the Cayman Islands. You are then responsible for arranging onward transport to your final destination.
• Port-to-door transport: We pick up your car from the origin port in the US and deliver it to your final destination in the Cayman Islands. You are responsible for getting the car to the origin port.
• Port-to-port transport: You deliver your car to the origin port in the US and pick it up at the destination port in the Cayman Islands. This is the most economical option, but also requires the most legwork on your part.

Cayman Islands
Vehicle Registration

If you’re permanently importing your car, here’s a brief overview of the registration process:

• Clear Customs: Pay all import duties and taxes upon arrival.
• Vehicle Inspection: Take your car to a Department of Vehicle and Licensing Services (DVLS) approved inspector for a safety and emissions inspection.
• Gather Required Documents: The DVLS requires the following documents for registration:
  • Original Bill of Sale or Export Title (proving ownership)
  • Completed Application for Registration form
  • Proof of Import Duty and Registration Fee Payment receipts
  • Valid Cayman Islands Insurance Policy
  • Vehicle Inspection Certificate

Registration Fees

Registration fees in the Cayman Islands are based on the engine size and age of your vehicle. You can find the current fee schedule on the DVLS website.

Other Caribbean Islands
We Cover

We offer Caribbean car transport services to a wide range of Caribbean paradises, including:

• Anguilla.
• Antigua.
• Barbados.
• Bahamas.
• Belize.
• Cayman Islands.
• Dominica.
• Dominican Republic.
• Grenada.
• Guyana.
• Nevis.
• St Barths.
• St Kitts.
• St Lucia.
• St Maarten.
• St Vincent.
• Suriname.
• Tortola.
• Trinidad.
• Turks & Caicos.
• US Virgin Islands (USVI).