Car being driven onto a roll-on/roll-off ocean vessel at a West Coast port for shipment to Hawaii

2026 pricing

Cost to Ship a Car to Hawaii

Name: Enterprise Auto Transport
Address: Naples, FL, US
Telephone: (239) 273-4649
Price range: $$$

Every Hawaii quote is really two moves stacked together — a truck to a West Coast port and an ocean sailing. Here is what each piece costs in 2026 and what moves the number.

Short answer

What most people pay in 2026

These are real all-in ranges for a running passenger vehicle to Honolulu, including the mainland ground leg and standard terminal fees. Neighbor islands add on top.

Origin	Sedan / compact	SUV / truck	Door to door
West Coast — CA, OR, WA, NV, AZ	$1,500 – $2,200	$1,800 – $2,700	2 – 3 weeks
Mountain & Midwest — CO, TX, IL, MN, MO	$2,000 – $2,900	$2,300 – $3,300	3 – 4 weeks
Southeast & East Coast — FL, GA, NY, NC, MA	$2,500 – $3,300	$2,800 – $3,700	3 – 5 weeks
Neighbor islands (Maui, Kauai, Big Island) add-on	+$400 – $900	+$400 – $900	+3 – 7 days

Ranges are estimates for planning, not a quote. A licensed coordinator prices your exact lane, vehicle and sailing window and calls you with a real number before anything is booked. You are always in charge of the price.

Breakdown

The five pieces inside a Hawaii quote

When a company hands you one number with no explanation, this is what they are hiding. Every one of these lines exists on every Hawaii move.

1. Mainland ground leg

Your car has to get to a West Coast sailing port — usually Long Beach, Oakland, San Diego or Tacoma. This is a normal open or enclosed truck move and it is the piece that swings the most by geography. From Florida it can be more than the ocean freight itself.

2. Ocean freight

The roll-on/roll-off sailing to Honolulu is a published rate, not a negotiation. Sailings to Hilo, Kahului and Nawiliwili cost meaningfully more than Honolulu because the vessel makes an extra call or the unit is transshipped.

3. Port and terminal fees

Documentation, wharfage and terminal handling. Small individually, real in aggregate. We quote them in the number instead of surprising you at the counter.

4. Island delivery

Optional. Many customers save money by collecting the car themselves at the Hawaii terminal. If you want it brought to a residence, that is a separate island truck leg.

5. Brokerage fee

Our fee for sourcing and vetting the mainland carrier, booking the sailing and coordinating the paperwork. It is disclosed before you book, never buried. The deposit is charged at the time of booking.

Rates

Cars, vans, trucks and SUVs — price by size

Ocean rates by vehicle size

Oahu — what each vehicle type costs

West Coast terminal to Oahu harbor. Ranges reflect current published ocean tariffs for the measured size bucket, plus our flat $299 broker fee in the total column.

Island

Vehicle type	Size bucket	Ocean rate	EV ocean rate	Port-to-port total with our fee
Car / sedanCamry, Accord, Civic, 3 Series, Model 3	Up to about 193 in long and 71 in tall	$1,650 – $2,250	$2,150 – $2,900	$1,950 – $2,550
Crossover / small SUVRAV4, CR-V, Equinox, Q5, Model Y	Up to about 195 in long and 72 in tall	$1,850 – $2,520	$2,410 – $3,250	$2,145 – $2,820
Mid-size SUV / wagonHighlander, Explorer, Grand Cherokee, 4Runner	Up to about 200 in long and 74 in tall	$1,980 – $2,700	$2,580 – $3,480	$2,280 – $3,000
Minivan / passenger vanOdyssey, Sienna, Pacifica, Carnival	Up to about 205 in long and 70 in tall	$2,045 – $2,790	$2,665 – $3,595	$2,345 – $3,090
Full-size SUVTahoe, Suburban, Expedition, Escalade, Sequoia	Up to about 226 in long and 77 in tall	$2,210 – $3,015	$2,880 – $3,885	$2,510 – $3,315
Pickup truck — standard cab and bedF-150, Silverado 1500, Ram 1500, Tacoma	Up to about 232 in long and 78 in tall	$2,275 – $3,105	$2,965 – $4,000	$2,575 – $3,405
Crew cab / long bed / heavy dutyF-250, Ram 2500, Silverado 2500 crew cab, mega cab	About 233 – 250 in long, up to 80 in tall	$2,560 – $3,490	$3,335 – $4,495	$2,855 – $3,785
Lifted, dually, or cargo vanLifted trucks, oversized tires, dually rear axle, Transit / Sprinter	Over 250 in long or over 80 in tall — measured at the terminal	$2,935 – $4,005	$3,825 – $5,160	$3,235 – $4,305

Included in the total

• Port-to-port ocean transport on a fully enclosed roll-on/roll-off vessel
• Our flat $299 broker fee, already included in the total column
• Booking paperwork, sailing selection and terminal drop-off instructions
• Photo-documented condition report at drop off and at pickup

Quoted separately

• Mainland door-to-port trucking to the West Coast terminal (quoted separately)
• Island door delivery from the harbor (quoted separately unless your quote says door-to-door)
• State and county taxes, harbor fees and fuel adjustments in effect at sailing
• Cleaning or agricultural re-inspection if the vehicle fails the soil inspection at the terminal

Ocean pricing to Hawaii is set by measured vehicle size, not by make or model. The terminal measures overall length, width and height at drop off, including anything bolted on — roof racks, light bars, bull bars, lift kits, oversized tires, bed racks and hitch-mounted carriers all move a vehicle into the next size bucket. Give us the year, make, model and any modifications and we quote the correct bucket up front instead of surprising you at the port.

Battery-electric vehicles ship on an EV-approved vessel service with its own ocean tariff, state-of-charge limits and stowage rules. EV totals run roughly $500 – $700 above the comparable gas or hybrid rate, and the $299 broker fee is still included. Tell us the vehicle is electric when you request your quote so we price the correct sailing the first time.

Measurements

How each vehicle type is measured — and what qualifies

Ocean pricing is set by the size the terminal measures, not by the make and model. Check your vehicle against the limits below before you book, and note the extra rules that apply to electric vehicles.

Length

Park on level ground and measure bumper to bumper, including a hitch, spare tire carrier, ladder or anything protruding. Do not use the manufacturer spec sheet — measure the vehicle as it will arrive.

Height

Measure from the ground to the highest fixed point: roof rack crossbars, light bar, antenna base, camper shell or roof tent. Fold or remove anything you can. Air suspension should be at normal ride height.

Width

Measure across at the widest point, mirrors included. Fender flares, dually rear axles and wide off-road tires all count. Mirrors that fold flat can be measured folded if they stay folded at drop off.

Max length: 193 in (16 ft 1 in)
Max height: 71 in (5 ft 11 in)
Max width: 80 in including mirrors

Eligible when

• Drives on and off the vessel under its own power
• At least 4 in of ground clearance, or declare it as low clearance for ramp boards
• No more than a quarter tank of fuel at the terminal
• One working key and remote handed to the terminal

What moves it to the next size bucket

• Roof box, bike rack or ski rack — remove it or you are quoted as a crossover
• Lowered suspension or a front splitter under 4 in needs low-clearance handling

Electric vehicle requirements

• State of charge must be between roughly 30% and 50% at terminal drop off — a full battery is refused on most EV sailings
• The vehicle must ship on an EV-approved vessel service, which sails less often than standard roll-on/roll-off
• Charge port must close and latch; aftermarket charge-port modifications must be declared
• No aftermarket or damaged battery packs, and no vehicle with an open battery recall or a dashboard battery fault
• Charging cables and adapters travel in the frunk or trunk only if the terminal allows them — otherwise ship them separately
• Transport mode (Tesla), tow mode or neutral hold must be demonstrable so the vehicle can be moved on deck
• Plug-in hybrids follow the same charge-level rule; conventional hybrids ship on standard sailings
• EV ocean tariffs run roughly $500 – $700 above the comparable gas rate for the same measured size bucket

Not accepted on a standard sailing

• Active fuel, oil or coolant leaks
• Damaged or unsecured lithium battery packs, including in EVs and plug-in hybrids
• Vehicles loaded with household goods, tools or personal belongings
• Propane, fuel cans, ammunition, aerosols or any hazardous material on board
• Salvage or fire-damaged vehicles without prior terminal approval
• Vehicles that cannot be steered or braked, unless booked as non-running with winch service

Variables

What actually moves your price

Vehicle size and height — a lifted truck or a cargo van is priced above a sedan
Whether the car runs, steers and brakes (non-running units need a winch and cost more)
Destination island — Honolulu is the cheapest port; Maui, Kauai and the Big Island cost more
Season — May through August and the holidays are the tightest sailings of the year
Open versus enclosed on the mainland leg (enclosed runs roughly 40–60% higher)
How flexible your pickup date is — a hard date always costs more than a window
Roof racks, lift kits, oversized tires and anything that changes the measured cube
Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles — some vessels restrict them, which limits sailing options

Savings

Legitimate ways to pay less

Drop the car at the mainland port yourself if you live near one — it removes an entire ground leg
Pick up at the Hawaii terminal instead of paying for island residential delivery
Ship to Honolulu and barge to a neighbor island only if the math actually works — often it does not
Give a 3–5 day pickup window instead of a single date
Book three to six weeks ahead; last-minute sailings price at the top of the range
Empty the car — most carriers restrict personal items and overweight units get reclassified
Ask for the mainland leg on open equipment unless the vehicle genuinely needs enclosed
Ask about the $50 Aloha Spirit web discount before your booking agreement is signed

Ocean booking details

Hawaii ocean service, documents and pricing

Book now to receive a $50 Aloha Spirit Web Discount

Applied to qualifying mainland-to-Hawaii and Hawaii-to-mainland bookings made online or by phone. Ask your coordinator to confirm the discount before your booking agreement is signed.

Pricing on this page follows the published ocean rates for the island and harbor you are shipping to. Our flat $299 broker fee is already included in every total shown — it is never added after booking. Mainland door-to-port trucking and island door delivery are quoted separately unless your quote states door-to-door.

Direction

Mainland to Hawaii

Origin service

Drop off — Los Angeles, CA

Destination service

Pickup — Honolulu

Active military?

Ask about the active military member discount

Required documents — shipping to Hawaii

Signed booking agreement
Title OR bill of sale OR vehicle registration (must be current at the time of sailing)
Military orders (if applicable)
Registered owner must be present at drop off
If the owner is not present, we require a notarized authorization letter or Power of Attorney

Someone else dropping the vehicle off?

Use our release / authorization letter. Print it, complete it, and have it notarized before drop off.

Get the release form

Shipping options

Standard service

From $1,369 total — $1,070 ocean rate + $299 broker fee

Standard vehicle transport between the California and Hawaii ocean terminals — San Diego, Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Honolulu (Oahu), Hilo (Big Island) and Kahului (Maui). Autos, trucks, SUVs and minivans sail safely aboard fully covered roll-on/roll-off vessels.

Premium service

From $4,099 total per standard unit — $3,800 ocean rate + $299 broker fee

Sail on the voyage of your choice with guaranteed availability at destination — or 75% of the ocean shipping fees are refunded. Premium service must be booked over the phone, so call us and we will arrange it with the ocean carrier for you.

California pickup & delivery

Flat rate — $299 broker fee already included

An easy flat-rate residential pickup and delivery service for California customers. We arrange pickup or delivery at your California residence to or from the closest ocean terminal.

Active military member discount

Available — discount applied before the $299 broker fee

Active duty service members shipping a POV qualify for a military discount. Have your orders ready and let your coordinator know when you request the quote.

Cancellation policy

We understand circumstances may arise that change your travel plans. For this reason an existing reservation can always be rolled to a future voyage without penalty. If you wish to cancel the entire ocean reservation, a $75 processing fee is deducted prior to your refund.

Book by phone: (239) 273-4649

Next steps

Before you book anything

A Hawaii move has a paperwork gate that a mainland move does not. Handle these three things early and the rest is routine.

Documents

Title, bill of sale or current registration, plus photo ID. Lienholder authorization if the car is financed — that letter takes the longest to get.

Authorization form

If you cannot be at the terminal yourself, print our Vehicle Release & Authorization form and have it notarized before drop off.

Photo evidence

Photograph the truck, plate, driver's CDL and every panel of the car, plus a walk-around video, at both the mainland pickup and the terminal. Photos taken beforehand are not accepted by insurers.

By island

2026 total cost for every Hawaiian island

Standard running sedan, open mainland carrier plus the ocean leg. Open an island page for harbor details, delivery towns and local lead times.

Every Hawaii total on this site is built the same way: the published port-to-port ocean rate for your island, plus the mainland door-to-port truck leg, plus the island delivery leg, plus our flat $299 broker fee. The $299 is already included in the totals below — it is not added later.