Find the cheapest way to ship large and heavy packages
Shipping a heavy item doesn’t need to cost the earth. If you’re looking for the cheapest way to ship 50lbs or more, Parcel Monkey will help you find discounted rates with reputable couriers, like DHL, UPS and USPS.
Use our shipping calculator, to compare prices from multiple couriers all in one place and book heavy and large item shipping services in just a couple of clicks.
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The cheapest way to ship a large or heavy package in the US is via one of our discounted Ground Shipping Services, operated by FedEx, or UPS. You can spot these in the search results highlighted as 'Secret deals'.
For domestic shipping, ground services provide the most cost-effective option for heavy items and are ideal for goods which aren’t suitable to travel by air. The transit times for ground shipping are longer than expedited services (1-5 business days), but if your delivery isn’t time-sensitive you can significantly reduce your delivery costs on heavy items by choosing this economy option.
Shipping heavy items is easy with Parcel Monkey. Follow our 6 simple steps to find out how to ship heavy items within the US and internationally:
Sending a heavy package is that simple!
Shipping heavy items USPS is cheaper when you book online with Parcel Monkey.
If you’re sending a package that weighs up to 60lbs, you can book a USPS service through our shipping calculator and make a significant saving. You’ll receive the same service, you’ll just pay less than if you went to the Post Office.
Book USPS Priority Domestic for a transit time of 1-3 business days or for a faster transit time book USPS Priority Express for delivery in just 1-2 business days.
Shipping a heavy package over 60lbs? No problem! Use our shipping calculator to book services to ship items up to 152lbs.
Our Parcel Monkey Ground services are ideal for sending heavy packages within the US and if you need a faster delivery time, we can also provide overnight shipping for heavy items.
The cost of shipping heavy items internationally is more than domestic deliveries, but our discounted rates will still help you reduce your delivery costs.
If you’re sending a heavy package internationally, our discounted UPS Worldwide Expedited service will ship items up to 152lbs at an affordable rate, while our Parcel Monkey International Drop-off or International Pick-up services can cater for items up to 70lbs.
We can ship packages of all weights and sizes to over 240 destinations worldwide.
Whether you’re an individual or a small business owner, you can use our discounted shipping services to save money on shipping a variety of heavy items.
We’ve shipped everything from gym equipment, golf clubs and clothing to luggage and even auto parts, but to make sure your item is suitable for shipping, please check our prohibited items list and take the time to review our packaging guidelines.