How to Transport Your Car to Puerto Rico

We take care of everything for you so all you have to worry about is having your vehicle ready to be picked up. Shipping your vehicle to Puerto Rico is a simple process. We offer two methods. We can either pick up your vehicle at any location in the U.S. (including Alaska and Hawaii). Or, you can drop off at the location in Jacksonville.

***For a thorough and complete guide on the complete process of shipping to PR, calculating taxes, and even retrieving your vehicle from the port, go to this post.

Shipping to Puerto Rico via Car Carrier to Jacksonville, Florida

We take your order and assign a carrier to come get your vehicle at its location in the US. At the same time, we are registering your booking number that is necessary to enter the port and have your vehicle dropped off. Your vehicle stops at the port of Jacksonville where will be inspected and loaded on to a container ship which will take your vehicle down to Puerto Rico. Even if you reside in Florida, it is very convenient to have us pick up and deliver to JAX, since our carriers have a TWIC (transport worker identification card) that grants them fast access to the port. For only $275 more we can take it for you from anywhere in Florida.

Shipping to Puerto Rico via Direct Drop Off to Jacksonville, Florida

As you can imagine, the process is similar except that you are physically going to the port to drop off your vehicle yourself. We offer this service for a year-long flat rate of $1375.00. Keep in mind although this is an option, you may experience delays at the port waiting for your vehicle to be processed but it definitely is a more cost effective option. Remember to always get the inspection form! See this sample from one of the most popular shipping lines we use.

Requirements for South Bound (To PR)

• Unless it’s an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid, you will pay taxes on the vehicle. You can find your vehicle here. Click or tap English (if applicable), go to “Services”, then go to “Look Up Vehicle Information”.
• Vehicle Registration and/or title with valid photo Identification.
• If have a bank loan on the vehicle shipping to Puerto Rico, you must be a letter from the bank authorizing vehicle for export to Puerto Rico.
• If you are not the owner of the vehicle being transported to Puerto Rico, an Absentee Owner Authorization must be submitted to allow the vehicle to be dropped off.
• Your vehicle(s) must be totally clean. No items can be in the vehicle. Only the accessories that are fully installed or form factory such as toolkits, etc.
• Vehicle must run and drive.(If vehicle becomes stops running after being received, an additional $150.00 will be charged. This does not include jump-starts for dead batteries.)
• Windshield cannot be damaged or cracked when shipping to Puerto Rico.
• All vehicles may have no more than 1/4 tank of gas upon drop off or they cannot be processed.
• These requirements are for all Cars, Trucks, SUV’s and Vans

For Those that Need Shipping From Puerto Rico

Shipping your car, truck, or SUV from the island of Puerto Rico has never been easier. Immediately after receiving your rate, you can place your order to get your booking number. If the vehicle is ready you can immediately drop it off at the port of San Juan. After it clears agriculture inspections, the vehicle is then ready to be released and picked up by our carrier which will be in the area. From there it will travel to its new home anywhere in the U.S. . Please see below for a list of requirements.

Shipping from Puerto Rico via Car Carrier Departing Jacksonville, Florida

All shipments coming from the island at work a little bit differently than those arriving to. Not only is there a lot more required to get a vehicle out,(see requirements below), payments are also handled differently for this move. All northbound shipments (leaving the island) are prepaid. Upon booking, we collect $1125. This covers the ocean bound portion of the transport. Booking numbers are provided within 24 hours and are open. Meaning you can drop off your vehicle at any time. Remember to always get the inspection form! See this sample from one of the most popular shipping lines we use. Just as with our southbound transport, you will receive multiple updates on the status of your vehicle as it travels to the destination.

Once the vehicle arrives at the Jacksonville port from Puerto Rico, we will schedule a carrier to pick it up and bring it to your door anywhere in the US, (Alaska, or Hawaii included.) The remaining balance is due directly to the carrier delivery when they drop off your vehicle. This price will vary depending on the distance the trucker has to carry your vehicle in order to deliver it to you in the US. For the most accurate rate including shipment to your door please use our car shipping calculator.

Shipping From Puerto Rico via Direct Pick-Up in Jacksonville, Florida

If you wish to pick up your vehicle at the Jacksonville port you can do so. The process is entirely the same with the exception of the trucking portion. Once you place your order to ship your vehicle you will pay $925 and we will provide you your booking number within a 24hours. You will receive emails including an arrival notice to let you know that you can pick up your vehicle in Jacksonville. Remember, although it is less expensive, show me your car your car carrier to his final destination in the United States maybe less expensive than you think. Remember to always get the inspection form! See a sample from one of our most popular shipping lines. Just as with our southbound transport, you will receive multiple updates on the status of your vehicle as it travels to the destination.

Requirements for North Bound (Out of PR)

• Vehicle Registration and/or title with valid photo Identification.
• If have a bank loan on the vehicle, you must be a letter from the bank authorizing vehicle for export from Puerto Rico.
• Certificate of “No Fines” due with $1.50 stamp from the Puerto Rican DMV (Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas) that will only be valid for 3 days including the date it was issued.
• All vehicles have to be inspected by the Division of Stolen Vehicles at the Puerto Rico Police Department which will only be valid for 5 days, including the day it was issued.
• A $10.00 auto export voucher “comprobante” from the Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Department “Colecturía”.
• Certificate of “no debts” with ACAA. This one actually lasts 30 days.
• Receipt for the car wash, showing the vehicle was cleaned on the outside as well as under the vehicle and the engine compartment.
• If you are not the owner of the vehicle, an original Power of Attorney certified by a lawyer with copy of the owner’s ID authorizing the shipment. This must be submitted to allow the vehicle to be dropped off.
• Vehicle must run and drive.(If vehicle becomes stops running after being received, an additional $150.00 will be charged. This does not include jump-starts for dead batteries)
• Windshield cannot be damaged or cracked or the vehicle will be rejected.
• All vehicles may have no more than 1/4 tank of gas upon drop off or they cannot be processed.
• These requirements are for all Cars, Trucks, SUV’s and Vans

Why Jacksonville?

Yes, there are other ports such as the one in Eddystsone Pennsylvania. However pricing can be similar as we have deep discounts in trucking services. Sailing is also very slow, and can take a up to a week longer than using trucking from the Northeast down to Florida. They are also less consumer friendly for direct drop off by customer. Upon request, we can get pricing for direct drop in Pennsylvania, for example.