Most people in Antigua who search "used cars for sale in Antigua" end up on a Saint John's lot looking at a car that already came from Japan, with a dealer margin added on top. This guide shows how the same car gets to you direct: what is in stock, what it costs landed at the Port of Saint John's, and what Customs will charge you once it arrives.
Why Japanese used cars suit Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua drives on the left, like Japan, so every car we list is already right-hand drive (RHD). There is no steering conversion. Antigua and Barbuda also has no strict age limit on imported used vehicles, so the whole of our stock is open to you, from a $1,490 Suzuki Every van to a 2023 Land Cruiser Prado.
Japanese cars go through the shaken roadworthiness inspection every two years, so they are usually well kept, and mileage is recorded at auction. That is why second hand cars in Antigua and Barbuda so often turn out to be Japanese imports.
What is in stock for Antigua right now
We currently have 186 cars that can ship to Antigua, delivered to Saint John's from about $3,000. The live list with Buy Now buttons is at the bottom of this page, and every price there is recalculated from today's stock and freight rate.
For island driving, three groups make the most sense:
- Cheap used cars for Saint John's commutes: hybrids like the 2019 Toyota Aqua or the 2022 Nissan Note e-Power use very little fuel on short trips.
- Used SUVs for sale in Antigua: a 2019 Toyota C-HR Hybrid or 2021 Honda Vezel Hybrid Z handles rougher back roads without big-SUV running costs.
- Work and tourism vehicles: Toyota Noah and Hiace vans for taxi and tour operators.
Toyota, Honda and Nissan used cars in Antigua
Toyota is by far the biggest brand in our stock, and parts for it are the easiest to find on the island. Honda's hybrids (Vezel, Fit, Insight) and Nissan's e-Power Note are the fuel-saving alternatives. See Toyota, Honda and Nissan for every car we hold from each.
Car shipping from Japan to Antigua: cost and time
Cars ship from Japan to the Port of Saint John's in about 32 to 42 days. Ocean freight is charged by the car's volume: currently $227 per cubic metre to Saint John's. A small hatchback is about 10 m³ and an SUV 12 to 15 m³, which is why the Japan to Antigua shipping cost is usually between $2,000 and $3,500 per car.
Import duty and landed cost of a car in Antigua
Antigua and Barbuda Customs charges import duty and ABST (Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax) on the CIF value: the price of the car plus freight plus insurance. The exact duty depends on the car's value, engine size and age, so ask Customs or a licensed customs broker in Saint John's for a pre-assessment before you pay for a car.
A worked example for the landed cost of a car in Antigua, using the 2019 Toyota C-HR Hybrid G Mode-Nero:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Car price, FOB Japan | $12,745 |
| Freight to Saint John's (12.2 m³) | $2,769 |
| Delivered to the port (C&F) | $15,514 |
| Insurance, import duty, ABST, port and broker fees | assessed in Antigua |
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How the Japan car auction side works
Most of our cars are bought at Japanese car auctions, where each car is inspected and given an auction sheet with a grade and a map of any marks or repairs. You see the photos and details before you pay, and you can ask us for the sheet on any car.
Buying a Japanese used car online from Antigua
- Pick a car below and press Buy Now. Choose Saint John's as your port and you get a formal proforma invoice straight away, with a PDF.
- Our team confirms the car and sends bank details on WhatsApp against that invoice number.
- The car is booked on the next ship. You get the Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice and Certificate of Origin for Customs.
- Your broker clears it at Saint John's.
Choosing the best used car dealer in Antigua (or buying direct)
If you are searching "used cars near me" in Saint John's, a local car dealer lets you see the car in person and drive it the same day. Buying direct from a Japan car exporter usually costs less and gives you far more choice, but you wait about six weeks. Either way, ask for the auction sheet, the real mileage, and a clear written price.
Ready to buy? Pick a car in the list below and press Buy Now, or Inquiry Now on WhatsApp. Tell us your budget and the car you want and we reply 24/7.
See also: Antigua and Barbuda import page with delivered prices · Japanese used cars across the Eastern Caribbean
