
Car Shipping Las Palmas
The official name is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and it’s the acting capital of the Canary Islands. It is a leading trading port with a busy fishing industry. There might be plenty of reasons to move here for leisure or for work and you are sure to need your own vehicle when you are here.
Cost & Time Examples For Relocating a Vehicle to Las Palmas
To/From | Ground | Ocean | Estimated Time |
---|---|---|---|
Las Palmas to (California port) to San Jose, CA | $200 | $2900 | 5+33 days |
Los Angeles to (California port) to Local Area | $350 | $2900 | 5+33 days |
Las Palmas to (New York port) to Boston, MA | $400 | $2100 | 5+25 days |
Phoenix, AZ to (California port) to City Limits | $550 | $2900 | 6+33 days |
Las Palmas to (New York port) to Detroit, MI | $575 | $2100 | 6+25 days |
Local Area to (New York port) to Chicago, IL | $675 | $2100 | 6+25 days |
Atlanta, GA to (New York port) to Las Palmas | $700 | $2100 | 6+25 days |
City Limits to (California port) to Denver, CO | $775 | $2900 | 7+33 days |
Miami, FL to (New York port) to Las Palmas | $925 | $2100 | 7+25 days |
Dallas, TX to (California port) to The Area | $1,025 | $2900 | 7+33 days |
*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.
*Save on ground transport costs by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.
*Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.
*Prices are for one car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to transport a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.
*The RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive, and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.
You must hire a professional international transportation company like A1 Auto Transport Service to provide you with some information upfront. There are plenty of documents to submit, which includes:
- Your driver’s license.
- Your car title.
- Social security number.
- Insurance certificate of the vehicle.
You can contact the U.S. Customs for further and important information regarding the process. When relocating a vehicle to the city of Las Palmas, there are quite a few things to be concerned about, even though Spain, in general, is instead loosened on import regulations. The most basic regulation is that you’d have to have owned the car for at least 6 months before the shipping. Once your car is in Spain, you must get a local registration to get a valid driver’s license.

Documents required:
- Original Bill of Sale.
- Title.
- Registration.
- Insurance policy.
- Details of the vehicle- VIN, the number on the engine/chassis.
Before you shift to Las Palmas
A1 Auto Transport service will provide you with all the information you need regarding the procedures and the paperwork required by the Spanish Customs, which you need to fill out before and after the ship arrives at Las Palmas. They would also provide you with information regarding the preparation of your vehicle. You would need to clean it inside and out for some of the methods, and for others, you will be allowed to ship personal belongings. The cost for the shipment generally varies depending on the weather, the process of shifting, and many other factors.
How to relocate?
There are three basic ways for you to move your car to Las Palmas:
- Container Shifting– This is the second most used method of transportation. It allows you to place many other items in the container and is perfect for people who are permanently relocating to Las Palmas.
- Roro Shipping – This is the preferred method as it’s also the cheapest. It is also the quickest way to get your car overseas.
- Air Hauling– Sea travel is popular because it is inexpensive, but many prefer flying. It is the quickest option, and you can include extra cargo with the car shipment.
You can obtain more valuable information by contacting the Embassy of Spain in Washington, DC, as they will provide you with links to the documentation and updated and current information.

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