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Are you moving to Italy from the US? In that case, shipping your household goods in a container is your best option. In this article we cover costs, requirements, container sizes and car shipping costs. Keep reading and remember to request your free quotes.
The average cost of shipping a container to Italy is between $2,300 and $5,700.
| Shipping Type | Typical Cost (USD) |
| Shared Container (LCL) | $900 – $2,000 |
| 20‑ft Container | $2,300 – $3,500 |
| 40‑ft Container | $3,800 – $5,700+ |
*Costs updated in January 2026
| Destination (Italy) | 20-foot container | 40-foot container |
| Genoa | $2,300 – $3,000 | $3,800 – $5,200 |
| Naples | $2,400 – $3,200 | $3,900 – $5,300 |
| La Spezia | $2,800 – $3,600 | $4,400 – $5,900 |
| Livorno | $2,500 – $3,300 | $4,000 – $5,500 |
| Venice | $2,700 – $3,500 | $4,200 – $5,700 |
*Costs updated in January 2026
The volume of your move will help determine the size and costs of the container.
| Container Size | Typical Contents |
| 20‑ft Container | 1 sofa, 1 bed, dining set, 20–30 boxes |
| 40‑ft Container | Multiple sofas, beds, appliances, up to 60 boxes |
Read more about containers and sizes in our container shipping guide.
Shipping household items from the US to Italy costs on average between $2,000 and $14,000, depending on the volume of your move.
| Bedroom Size | Average Price (USD) |
| Studio Flat | $2,000 – $3,000 |
| 1 Bedroom House | $3,000 – $4,200 |
| 2 Bedroom House | $4,500 – $6,000 |
| 3 Bedroom House | $6,500 – $9,000 |
| 4+ Bedroom House | $10,000 – $14,000 |
*Costs updated in January 2026
The typical cost of shipping a vehicle to Italy is $3,000, depending on the origin.
There are a few things to keep in mind:
See more information on Nationalization: registration of used vehicle from abroad – ACI Gov.
To legally ship personal belongings from the US to Italy, ensure you have:
Your items may be taxed upon arrival if:
Read more on Import Requirements and Documentation.
Amazing, you made it to the end of our article about international shipping USA to Italy! Your next step is to request free quotes. We wish you the most incredible experiences in Italy!
