Taylors Courier vs myHermes
myHermes (now Evri) is a drop-off / next-day parcel network. Taylors is same-day direct van — one driver, one van, no hub.
Collection and delivery are required — a town, city or postcode is enough.
Same-Day / Urgent
Need a delivery today? Collection within 60–90 minutes, direct driver, status updates — your job goes straight to the front of the queue.
Car from £1.25/mile · £55 minimum
Flexible DeliveryTypically around 30% less
Not in a rush? Flexi7 allows collection and delivery within seven days. We can match your delivery with suitable vehicle movements, subject to route suitability and availability.
Ideal for furniture, marketplace pickups & non-urgent freight
Side-by-side comparison
| Taylors Courier | myHermes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Car from £1.25/mile, £55 minimum | Per-parcel flat | |
| Collection speed | 60-90 minutes (same-day) | Drop-off + next-day | |
| Driver | One dedicated driver, named on booking | Network / unnamed | |
| Route | Direct A-to-B, no depot | Via sorting hub or relay | |
| Tracking | Status updates + photo proof at both ends | Status updates only | |
| Insurance | Drivers insured for goods in transit up to £5,000 | Varies by carrier | |
| Geographic reach | UK-wide via own & partner drivers | Nationwide hub network | |
| Booking channel | Instant online quote + phone | App / web | |
| Payment | Pay after match, no upfront deposit on standard | Upfront or escrow |
When to use Taylors
- Today, direct, tracked
When to use myHermes
- Small parcel, tomorrow, cheap
Verdict
Different jobs. Taylors is same-day direct; myHermes is next-day parcel.
FAQs: Taylors vs myHermes
Is Taylors Courier cheaper than myHermes?▼
Taylors prices from £1.25/mile with a £55 minimum and a Flexible tier up to ~30% cheaper than urgent same-day. Final cost depends on distance, vehicle, and timing — get a 60-second quote to compare.
How is Taylors different from myHermes?▼
Different jobs. Taylors is same-day direct; myHermes is next-day parcel.
When should I use Taylors instead of myHermes?▼
Today, direct, tracked
When does myHermes make more sense?▼
Small parcel, tomorrow, cheap