Open data · 2026
UK Courier Pricing Index 2026
Indicative starting rates for standard dedicated courier transport across the UK, by vehicle class. Published openly by Taylors Courier Service so businesses, journalists and researchers can see how a dedicated courier price is built.
Last updated: 29 September 2026. Methodology: these are Taylors Courier Service's own published indicative starting rates, not an independent market survey. Rates shown are indicative starting prices for standard dedicated transport. Your final quote is based on the vehicle required, collection location, driver positioning, journey requirements and any additional services requested. Urgent collections, waiting time, additional crew, difficult access and specialist handling may affect the final price. Excludes congestion charges, ULEZ, parking and tolls. Free to cite with attribution and a link back to this page (CC BY 4.0).
Collection and delivery are required — a town, city or postcode is enough.
Indicative starting rates by vehicle
| Vehicle | From per mile | Minimum | Typically used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car | £1.25 | £55 | Documents, small parcels |
| Small Van | £1.45 | £65 | Light freight, single pallet |
| Short Wheel Base Van | £1.60 | £70 | Medium freight, boxed goods |
| Medium Wheel Base Van | £1.75 | £75 | Parcel runs, medium freight |
| Long Wheel Base Van | £1.95 | £85 | Large freight, palletised goods |
| Extra Long Wheel Base Van | £2.15 | £95 | Oversized or extended freight |
| Luton Box Van | £2.40 | £115 | Bulky freight, removals |
| Luton Curtainsider with Tail-Lift | £2.65 | £135 | Multi-pallet, side/rear loading |
| 7.5T Truck | £4.00 | £495 | Commercial loads requiring suitability review |
| 18T HGV | £5.00 | £650 | Larger commercial transport requiring suitability review |
Service types explained
| Same-Day dedicated | Collected and delivered directly on the same day, subject to confirmed availability. Starting rates are shown above. |
| Next-Day | Collected today, held securely overnight, delivered tomorrow. A £30 overnight storage fee applies. Transport is quoted per job. |
| Scheduled | Collection and delivery arranged in advance for an agreed future date or time. |
| Flexi7 | Collection and delivery within 7 days — typically around 30% less than urgent dedicated delivery. Your live quote shows the exact price. |
| Two-person crew | Two-person handling is priced to the job after the items, access and work required are reviewed. |
Key findings
- Dedicated rates start at £1.25/mile for a car and £1.45/mile for a small van, rising with vehicle size to £2.65/mile for a Luton curtainsider with tail-lift.
- Central London jobs can cost more because of congestion charges, ULEZ, parking and access time; these are quoted per job.
- Two-person handling is quoted to the job after the items, access and work required are reviewed.
- Flexi7 bookings are typically around 30% less than urgent dedicated delivery, because they can be matched with existing vehicle movements.
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<a href="https://taylorscourierservice.com/uk-courier-pricing-index">UK Courier Pricing Index 2026</a> — Taylors Courier Service, 2026
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