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With over 90 million online orders placed by Victorian households in 2024 alone, demand for fast, reliable couriers is at an all-time high. Melbourne’s rise as Australia’s e-commerce hub has driven a surge in parcel volumes across the state, increasing pressure on businesses to deliver quickly and consistently
Choosing the right courier isn’t just convenient, it’s critical to your customer experience and brand reputation.
This guide breaks down the top couriers in Victoria to help you find the best delivery partner based on speed, service area, and reliability.
These four courier services offer standout solutions for local, regional, and international shipping across Victoria:
Couriers & Freight lets you compare, book, and manage deliveries from leading courier companies—all from one smart platform. Skip the hassle of multiple logins and manually chasing quotes.
From same-day Melbourne deliveries to international shipping and regional freight across Victoria, Couriers & Freight offers flexible delivery options that scale with your business. It’s a great fit for online retailers, wholesalers, and small businesses that ship regularly.
For example, a Melbourne-based clothing brand can easily compare shipping costs between CouriersPlease and FedEx, then book the most cost-effective option based on destination and delivery speed, all in one dashboard.
The platform also provides real-time tracking and automatic notifications, giving you full visibility from pickup to final delivery.
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CouriersPlease is a great choice for sending e-commerce parcels quickly and affordably. It offers a low-cost, reliable delivery service throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria. Customers can choose from flexible pick-up and drop-off options, with easy access to thousands of collection points.
Metro deliveries usually arrive within 1–3 business days, with tracking included from dispatch to door. Its well-established network makes it a go-to choice for small businesses wanting dependable service without premium pricing.
FedEx is one of Victoria’s most trusted couriers for international delivery, offering fast transit times, customs support, and real-time tracking across 220+ countries. Its global network includes options like International Priority (1–3 business days) and International Economy (2–5 business days), giving businesses flexibility based on urgency and budget.
For companies shipping overseas, whether it's urgent samples to New Zealand or bulk orders to the US, FedEx makes cross-border logistics simpler. Their online tools help with customs documentation and compliance, so your parcels clear faster and arrive on time.
It’s a strong choice for growing Australian businesses with international customers and time-critical deliveries.
Gippsland Freight Express specialises in low-cost pallet and general freight deliveries across Victoria’s regional towns. It’s a trusted option for businesses outside Melbourne, especially in sectors like agriculture, retail, and manufacturing, that need to move bulky or heavy goods with speed and consistency.
With deep knowledge of country routes and tailored service for local businesses, Gippsland Freight Express keeps supply chains moving across areas major couriers often overlook. Regular routes include Traralgon, Sale, Bairnsdale, Warragul, and Morwell.
If your business depends on affordable, dependable regional logistics, this courier delivers where others don’t.
Picking the right delivery partner can make or break your logistics workflow, especially if you’re managing time-sensitive or high-volume shipments. Here’s what to look for when comparing providers:
Choose a provider that offers same-day, next-day, or standard delivery options aligned with your timeframes.
Compare real-time quotes to find the best price without compromising on reliability or service quality.
Ensure the courier handles your specific freight type, whether it’s small parcels, oversized items, or pallets.
Select a provider that offers real-time tracking, status notifications, and full visibility from pickup to delivery.
Confirm the courier covers your pickup and delivery locations, including metro areas, regional towns, and interstate or international routes.
With Couriers & Freight, you can compare quotes and book deliveries in minutes through one easy-to-use platform.
Managing multiple couriers manually can be time-consuming and inefficient. With Couriers & Freight, you can instantly compare real-time quotes, delivery speeds, and service coverage from Australia’s top couriers, all in one dashboard.
From local parcels to international freight, everything is managed through a single, easy-to-use platform.
Start comparing couriers now with a free quote from Couriers & Freight.
Save time and money by booking the best courier for your local, regional, or international deliveries, all through Couriers & Freight.
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MHP
No Surcharge*
$16.50
$14
$15.50
$0
$15.50
$14.75
$0
$0
$0
$0
MHP Large Item
No Surcharge*
$16.50
$75
$62
$62
$60.10
$14.75
$0
$0
$0
$0
Residential Pickup
No Surcharge*
$6
$0
$9
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$9
$10.60
$0
$0
$0
$38.50
Reidential pick up 30-99kgs
No Surcharge*
$63
$0
$9
$0
$9
$74.15
$20
Won't carry
Won't carry
$38.50
Residential pick up 100kgs+
No Surcharge*
$198
$0
$9
$0
$9
$158.87
$50
Won't carry
Won't carry
$38.50
Residential Delivery up to 29kgs
No Surcharge*
$6
$0
$9
--
$9.00
$10.60
$0
$0
$0
$38.50
Residential Delivery up 30-99kgs
No Surcharge*
$63
$0
$9
$0
$9
$74.15
$20
Won't carry
Won't carry
$38.50
Residential Delivery 100kgs+
No Surcharge*
$198
$0
$9
--
$9
$158.57
$50
Won't carry
Won't carry
$38.50
Tail Lift Pick up 50-99kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$45
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Pick up 100-299kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$85
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Pick up 300-499kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$120
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Pick up 500kgs + Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$250
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Delivery 50-99kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$45
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Delivery 100-299kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$85
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Delivery300-499kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$120
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Delivery 500kgs + Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$250
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Dead weight over 32KGS carton freight
No Surcharge*
$16.50
$75
$70
$70
$70
$14.75
$0
Won't carry
Won't carry
$0
Oversize Surcharge 1.20 - 1.54
No Surcharge*
--
$0
$0
$0
$0
$5.40
$10
$15
Won't carry
$0
Oversize Surcharge 1.55 - 1.85
No Surcharge*
$17
$20
$0
$0
$0
$11.93
$10
$15
Won't carry
$0
Oversize Surcharge 1.86 - 2.20
No Surcharge*
$37
$40
$0
$0
$0
$11.93
$10
Won't carry
Won't carry
$0
Pallet Surcharge
No Surcharge*
--
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Won't carry
Won't carry
$0
Hand Unload Fee Carton
No Surcharge*
--
$0
$70
$70
$70
$47
$0
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Western Australia Regional Surcharge
No Surcharge*
%10
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
*Surcharges may apply to areas/deimensions not listed
**Prices correct of 16th September 2024
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