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When moving to Ireland from the US, you’ll probably want to know the costs, ways, and duration to move your household overseas from America to Ireland. This guide explains the shipping process, Irish ports, container costs, transit times, vehicle shipping, and more. Let’s get going!
How much does shipping from US to Ireland cost? Your final price depends on the route, moving company, container volume and type, season, and included services. Let’s look at these factors.
Shipping a container to Ireland from USA usually takes between 22 and 68 days. Factors affecting the transport time are the route, the carrier’s schedule, weather conditions, port congestion, and customs clearance.
The shortest time to ship a container to Dublin is from Miami or New York, with 20-22 days on average. From Los Angeles, you need roughly 40 days. Seattle takes approximately 68 days.
The main port in Ireland is the Port of Dublin (IEDUB), which deals with 50% of the country’s trade. On the South coast, you’ll find the other major container terminal, Port of Cork (IEORK). The third port is the Port of Ringaskiddy (IERIN).
The volume of a 1-bedroom household will usually fit a 20ft container, which has a volume of 33 m3 (1,179 ft3) and the dimensions 5.9 m x 2.35 m x 2.39 m (l x w x h).
To move 3 to 4-bedroom family homes, you’ll need a 40ft container, ranging from 66 m3 to 76 m3 (2,330 ft3 to 2684 ft3). The dimensions for the 67 Cubic Meters are 12.03 m x 2.35 m x 2.39 m (l x w x h). There are also high-cube shipping containers, which add a foot in height.
You’ve got two options when shipping from the US to Ireland: sea freight or air transport. Flying goods to Ireland is much faster, but also significantly more expensive. This transport method is mostly used for small, urgent packages that need to be delivered within one or two days.
Most people choose a 20ft shipping container, as it’s the cheapest way to ship from the USA to Ireland. You’ll share the container and save money. This option is called Less than Container Load (LCL). Using a full 40ft container is called Full Container Load (FCL).
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Below are the average costs of shipping a container to Ireland using sea freight. Be sure to compare quotes, book in advance, and be flexible with your dates to save costs.
| Origin | Estimated Cost 20-foot Container | Estimated Cost 40-foot Container |
| New York | $ 3,881 – $ 4,290 | $ 7,374 – $ 8,152 |
| Los Angeles | $ 3,845 | $ 4,665 |
| Houston | $ 1,300 – $ 6,700 | $ 1,500 – $ 7,000 |
| Seattle | $ 2,200 – $ 4,500 | $ 4,500 – $ 8,000 |
| Miami | $ 1,082 – $ 6,700 | $ 1,328 – $ 7,000 |
*Disclaimer: The cost of a container to Dublin varies. These ranges are solely estimates.
Calculate your costs to ship a container to Ireland from the USA and use Sirelo’s downsizing guide to learn how to save costs when moving abroad.
When looking for the best shipping companies from Ireland to the USA, Sirelo is a great starting point. We’ve sourced all credible international movers, based in the States, and gathered them into one handy database. Each shipping company profile includes their location, services, certifications, and customer reviews.
When browsing movers, look at reviews and certifications. If you need to ship a vehicle, check whether this is a service that the company offers.
After requesting your free quotes, compare the costs and included services. Additional services like packing, (dis)assembly, or (un)packing are often charged as an extra service.
Here are the top American container shipping companies to Ireland.
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You want to take your car overseas, but how much is it to ship a car from USA to Ireland? Great question!
When shipping a car to Ireland from the US, account for the shipping costs and import fees. The price depends on the company, shipping method, and the size and weight of the car. You can ship a car using Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) Shipping or a 20ft container.
Your vehicle is driven onto the ship and driven off once it arrives in Ireland. This cost-effective method is great for standard, non-delicate cars. RoRo shipping from New York to Dublin costs between $1,100 and $1,500. From Los Angeles, it’s between $1,500 and $1,800.
Shipping your car in a 20ft container offers more protection, for example, from the weather. The costs from New York to Dublin range from $2,000 to $2,800. From Los Angeles, the costs vary from $2,500 to $3,000.
*Disclaimer: All cost ranges for vehicle shipping from US to Ireland are estimates.
Similar to vehicles, you can ship a motorcycle to Ireland from the USA using Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) or container shipping.
For motorcycles, RoRo is the most common and cost-effective method. The transport prices from New York to Dublin range from $600 to $900. From Los Angeles, the shipping prices range from $800 to $1,200.
To ship your motorcycle in a fully protected 20ft container, the costs are between $2,000 and $2,500 from New York, and between $2,300 and $2,800 from Los Angeles.
