Car Shipping to Cyprus
from the United Kingdom
Cyprus is a popular destination for UK vehicle exports, particularly as many British expats and military personnel are based on the island. The Ship Cars offers regular RORO and container services to Limassol. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Cyprus from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Cyprus costs from £870 port-to-port for a standard saloon (4x4/SUV from £1,235). 12–16 days to Limassol from Southampton. Both RORO and container shipping are available, with vehicles arriving at Limassol. The Ship Cars, the vehicle shipping agent of Ascope Shipping Services LTD, handles UK collection, export paperwork and customs documentation end to end.
Shipping to Cyprus: cars, trucks, machinery and import rules
Information reviewed September 2026. Always confirm final rules with the official authority before shipping.
Car shipping from the UK to Cyprus
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Limassol in about 12–16 days to Limassol from Southampton. RORO: £870. Container: Enquire (20ft container).
Choose RORO shipping for the lowest price on running vehicles, or container shipping for extra protection and personal effects. Specialist options include classic car shipping and electric vehicle shipping.
Estimate your price with the cost calculator or check upcoming departures on the RORO sailing schedule.
Truck and commercial vehicle shipping to Cyprus
Quick answer: Trucks, lorries, vans and pickups usually ship by RORO to Limassol, priced by length, height and weight (per cubic metre). Transit is about 12–16 days to Limassol from Southampton.
- Exact length, width, height and gross weight required for a quote
- Running and non-running trucks accepted (towing / crane loading arranged)
- Tanks drained, loose items removed, V5C and export declaration needed
- Check Cyprus age and emissions limits for commercial vehicles before buying
Read more: truck shipping service, commercial vehicle shipping and our guide to shipping a truck from the UK.
Machinery and plant shipping to Cyprus
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship as RORO or break-bulk cargo to Limassol. Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Cyprus, inspect for biosecurity.
- Tracked machines loaded on MAFI trailers or flat-racks
- Professional washing and fumigation certificates where required
- Dimensions and weight drive the price — oversize cargo quoted individually
- Commercial invoice and proof of ownership needed for customs
See our heavy machinery shipping service and customs clearance support.
Cyprus vehicle import rules (September 2026)
- As an EU member, Cyprus applies EU import rules.
- Import duty 10% plus 19% VAT.
- Excise duty based on CO2 emissions also applies.
- Vehicles must pass a MOT-equivalent roadworthiness test.
- Cyprus drives on the left (like the UK), so right-hand drive vehicles are standard.
Documents required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Conformity
UK side: notify the DVLA with the V5C export notification, and see documents required and vehicle age restrictions by country.
Official Cyprus & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Shipping a vehicle to Cyprus?
Tell us your vehicle and collection address and we'll send a fixed all-in price for Cyprus, usually within one working day.
- No obligation
- UK-wide collection
- RORO & container options
Methods
RORO & Container
Transit Time
12–16 days to Limassol
Ports
Limassol
Starting From
£870
Overview
Cyprus is a popular destination for UK vehicle exports, particularly as many British expats and military personnel are based on the island. The Ship Cars offers regular RORO and container services to Limassol.
Shipping Methods
RORO and container shipping to Limassol. RORO sails regularly from Southampton with good pricing due to consistent demand.
Transit Time
12–16 days to Limassol from Southampton.
Import Regulations
As an EU member, Cyprus applies EU import rules. Import duty 10% plus 19% VAT. Excise duty based on CO2 emissions also applies. Vehicles must pass a MOT-equivalent roadworthiness test. Cyprus drives on the left (like the UK), so right-hand drive vehicles are standard.
Documents Required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Conformity
Costs & Fees
| Saloon vehicle — RORO | £870 |
| 4x4 / SUV — RORO | £1,235 |
| Container | Enquire (20ft container) |
| 2 cars (saloon / 4x4) — 40ft container | Enquire |
Port-to-port only. UK collection, destination charges and import duty are quoted separately.
RORO shipping to Cyprus (Limassol) is £870 port-to-port for a saloon and £1,235 for a 4x4 / SUV. Import duty 10%. VAT 19%. Excise duty varies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cyprus left-hand drive or right-hand drive?
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How long does it take to ship a car from the UK to Cyprus?
Which UK ports do you ship from to Cyprus?
What documents do I need to ship a car to Cyprus?
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Available Ports
Why ship a car to Cyprus from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Cyprus every month. Europe remains the shortest, fastest and most cost-efficient corridor for UK vehicle exports. Short-sea RORO vessels sail weekly from Bristol, Southampton, Tilbury and Immingham into Atlantic and Mediterranean automotive hubs, while consolidated container services give classics and high-value vehicles enclosed protection across the same lanes. Typical clients on this lane include classic-car collectors, alongside private owners relocating to Cyprus and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Cyprus corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Cyprus customs.
Vehicles depart from Southampton, Bristol (Portbury), Felixstowe and arrive at Limassol via direct Atlantic and Mediterranean calls. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 12–16 days to limassol from southampton, supported by marine all-risks insurance, GPS-tracked UK collection and bonded warehousing where required. For an instant indication of cost, use our car shipping cost calculator or request a tailored quote on our quote page.
How UK to Cyprus car shipping works
Every shipment to Cyprus follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Southampton, bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Limassol (and onward feeder to Limassol where required), and destination customs handover. You choose the shipping mode that best matches the vehicle profile and budget — see the full breakdown on our car shipping costs page or compare live RORO sailing dates to Cyprus.
RORO to Cyprus
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Cyprus. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Limassol. RORO shipping to Cyprus — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Cyprus
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Limassol. Dedicated container shipping to Cyprus.
Cyprus ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Cyprus are typically routed through Limassol as the lead discharge port, with Limassol available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Cyprus and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Limassol
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Cyprus import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Cyprus is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Cyprus customs schedule before quoting.
- EU type approval and Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
- Post-Brexit 10% import duty and country-specific VAT (TVA, IVA, MwSt, BTW)
- National roadworthiness inspections (ITV, contrôle technique, TÜV, APK, IPO)
- Re-registration with local plates and CO2-based road tax
Document checklist for Cyprus
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Conformity
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Cyprus import guides and articles, our UK and Cyprus customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Limassol.
Who ships to Cyprus
- • Returning Cyprus residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Cyprus
- • Europe car dealers and Cyprus re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Cyprus
- • Saloons, hatchbacks and family cars
- • SUVs, 4x4s and pickups (Land Rover, Range Rover, Toyota, Nissan)
- • Luxury and executive vehicles (Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi)
- • Performance and supercars (McLaren, Aston Martin, Porsche, Ferrari)
- • Classic and historic vehicles (pre-1990 with HMRC NOVA exemption)
- • Motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes
- • Vans, light commercials and motorhomes
- • Electric and hybrid vehicles (EV battery documentation supported)
Why exporters choose The Ship Cars for Cyprus
• Specialist UK-to-Cyprus corridor with weekly capacity
• Marine all-risks insurance and bonded UK warehousing
• HMRC NOVA, C88, EORI and DVLA V5C export handled in-house
• Transparent UK to Cyprus pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Limassol agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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