Send a parcel to Italy

Each year we help tens of thousands of people send parcels to Italy as it is one of the most popular countries people look for cheap international couriers to. 

Along with locations such as the USA, Spain, France and China, Italy has very close connections to the UK in terms of eCommerce and items being sold online. There is also a large number of British people who choose to live in such a beautiful country, as well as Italians who live in the UK who want to send all kinds of items back home. 

We see a good number of personal belongings like books and clothes being sent to Italy as well as household items and computers being couriered to all regions of the country. 

It doesn't matter what you send to Italy, you are going to want a reliable courier service at an affordable price, to safely post your parcel quickly and that is exactly what we offer. 

Cheap parcel delivery to Italy 

If you want to send a cheap parcel to Italy, we have a range of courier services ready for you to book. It is cheaper to book a courier online using our parcel delivery quote engine as we provide the couriers with large volumes of parcels in exchange for better prices. 

For sending a parcel to Italy you can book; 

Parcelforce - choose to drop off your parcel at the Post Office to access the cheapest possible rates, or if more convenient arrange for a courier to come and collect your parcel from your home or work address. They will deliver your parcel to Italy in just 3-5 working days. 

DPD - provide a collection or a Drop Off service so you can choose the best method for you. DPD Express services will get your parcel delivered in 2 working days or to save on the cost of delivery choose the Classic option. 

Parcel Monkey - we are not a courier but we have paired up two premium couriers to create a cost-effective express delivery service. Parcelforce will come and pick up your parcel from your home or work address, it will be processed out of the UK via and then delivered by DHL in Italy. This means you can pay half the price of DHL Express shipping, and the parcel will only be 1 day slower than they can deliver in. 

Can I use a DHL Italy service?

DHL offers a top quality service to Italy allowing you to book expedited shipping that arrives in just 1-2 days via Air Express. If you want to save a little extra on the amount you pay for a DHL service, then we also offer DHL by Road.  

We provide a few road courier services for sending parcels to Europe and these are often the best value for big and heavy boxes. 

Postage to Italy 

Many customers like to use a tracked mail service, especially for less urgent items and TrakPak is perfect for this. A courier will still come and collect your parcel, it will be shipped out of the UK and then delivered by the Italian Post Office. The transit times might be a little slower but the savings are worth the wait! If you sell on eBay and are looking to reach customers outside of the UK, then tracked mail is perfect. 

No matter where you want to post to in Italy, we can help. Our customers have sent items to the majority of villages, towns and cities including Rome, Bari, Bologna, Brescia, Catania, Florence, Genoa (Genova), Messina, Milan, Modena, Naples, Padova, Palermo, Pisa, Prato, Trieste, Taranto, Turin, Venice, and Verona. 

Customs and Import Restrictions

As part of the EU, sending parcels to Italy is much like sending a parcel in the UK. You should always provide a contact number for the recipient so that the courier can call them if there is an issue making a delivery. 

There are no customs documents needed, just book the service online and print and attach your shipping labels securely. Be aware of items prohibited by our own carriage restrictions such as liquids, aerosols, and food, Batteries are also prohibited. 

Further Information

Need to send a parcel from Italy? We can help too.

How to send a parcel

Tracking a parcel