Can I ship my car with stuff in it to Hawaii?

Remove personal items: Personal belongings can't be shipped inside of your vehicle. Be sure to remove any remaining items before pickup day. Empty gas tank: Leave no more than a quarter tank of gas in your car to decrease the overall cost of shipping to Hawaii.



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What condition does my vehicle need to be in when I ship it? Vehicles must delivered clean inside and out. No more than a ¼ tank of gas and NO personal belongings.

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RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED ITEMS:
  • Pineapple and bromeliad plants and fruits.
  • Passion fruit plants and seeds.
  • Cruciferous root vegetables (radish, turnip, daikon, horseradish, rutabaga)
  • Corn on the cob.
  • Citrus and pulpy fruits from Florida & Puerto Rico.
  • Taro and dasheen.
  • Coconuts.


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The best ways to ship your car to Hawaii You could ship your car the entire way by plane or you could drive your car to the port yourself and go with a regular freight company, however, we highly recommend that you use an Auto Transport company such as Hawaii Car Transport.

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Any type of dutiable good, food, plant or animal product must be declared. If you and your travel companions together are carrying $10,000 or more in cash or other negotiable instruments such as endorsed checks, you must declare it upon arrival. If you do not, it is subject to forfeiture.

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It's recommended to have at least 3-6 months of living expenses saved up before moving to Hawaii, in addition to the costs of moving and securing housing.

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What's the most affordable Hawaiian island to live on? The Big Island. With Hawaii's lowest average cost of living (according to MIT's Living Wage project), lowest fair market rents, and lowest typical yearly expenses, the Big Island can be the most economical island in Hawaii.

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