Saint Lucia runs on tourism, and a lot of the vehicles people import are working vehicles: taxis, tour vans and hotel shuttles. Others are family cars for the hilly roads between Castries, Gros Islet and Soufrière. Here is how to buy either straight from Japan.
Japanese used cars in St Lucia: RHD, no age cap
Saint Lucia drives on the left, so Japanese cars come right-hand drive. There is no strict age limit on imported used vehicles, so our whole stock of 186 cars can ship to Castries, delivered from about $3,000.
Tour and taxi vans
- The 2018 Toyota Hiace Wagon Grand Cabin seats 10 and is the standard tour van across the Caribbean.
- The 2020 Toyota Noah Si WxB and Voxy seat 7 to 8, with sliding doors, and suit airport runs.
- The 2016 Nissan Serena is an 8-seater and usually cheaper than an equivalent Noah.
Family cars and used SUVs for sale in St Lucia
For the roads south to Soufrière and Vieux Fort, a small SUV with good ground clearance helps: the 2019 Honda Vezel Hybrid Z or the 2018 Toyota C-HR S LED. For cheap used cars in Castries, a Toyota Aqua or Vitz keeps running costs low.
Toyota, Honda and Nissan used cars in St Lucia
See all our Toyota, Honda and Nissan cars. Toyota vans and hybrids are the easiest to maintain on the island.
Car shipping from Japan to Castries
Transit from Japan to the Port of Castries takes about 32 to 42 days. Freight is $250 per m³ today, so a small car costs about $2,500 to ship and a Hiace up to about $5,800, since it is a very large vehicle.
Import duty and landed cost of a car in St Lucia
Saint Lucia's Customs and Excise Department charges import duty and VAT on the CIF value. Commercial vehicles such as tour vans can be treated differently from private cars, so tell your customs broker in Castries how the vehicle will be used and get a written estimate before you buy.
Example landed cost, using the 2020 Toyota Noah Si WxB:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Car price, FOB Japan | $14,797 |
| Freight to Castries (14.4 m³) | $3,607 |
| Delivered to the port (C&F) | $18,404 |
| Insurance, duty, VAT and port/broker fees | assessed in St Lucia |
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Japan car auction and inspection
Most of our cars come through Japanese auctions, each with an auction sheet grading its condition. For a commercial van that will run all day, the sheet and the recorded mileage matter more than anything else, so ask for them.
Buying a Japanese used car online from Castries
Press Buy Now on a car below and choose Castries. You get a proforma invoice at once, and we confirm the car and send payment details on WhatsApp. We then ship it and send the Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice and Certificate of Origin for clearance.
Car dealer in Castries or buy from Japan?
A car dealer in Castries gets you on the road fastest. Importing from a Japan car exporter takes about six weeks but gives you far more choice, especially for vans. If you searched "used cars near me" in Castries, compare the dealer's price with the delivered prices below plus duty.
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See also: Saint Lucia import page with delivered prices · Japanese used cars across the Eastern Caribbean
