How to send a parcel to Cape Town?

Cape Town is a vibrant coastal city located in South Africa. Known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse culture, it is a must-visit destination. Cape Town boasts iconic landmarks such as Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront. The city is also home to several pristine beaches, offering a variety of water sports and activities. With its rich history and vibrant nightlife, Cape Town has something for everyone. Whether exploring the historical sites of Robben Island or indulging in the local cuisine, visitors are sure to be captivated by the charm and beauty of this incredible city.

Do you want to send a parcel? With Upela, you can send a parcel to Cape Town with one of our partner carriers such as DHL, UPS, FedEx, TNT and many others.

Do you have an urgent shipment? You can also benefit from our courier service for same-day express delivery.

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Whether it's a small parcel or a shipment of bulky parcels, our partner carriers handle your shipments. Enter all the information about your parcel in our comparison tool below: actual weight and dimensions; our service will offer you the best prices for your shipment.

How much does it cost to send a parcel to Cape Town?

Our rates are negotiated with the leading carriers, which means that by sending with Upela you save on every shipment! To find out the rate of a parcel shipment in South Africa, it's very simple:

  1. Enter the information about your parcel shipments in our comparison tool above (dimensions, weight, desired pickup date, destination / shipping addresses).
  2. Click on “Compare offers” and discover the discounted offers.
  3. Select the delivery service if you wish to continue your shipment, by following the various steps.

For a shipment in South Africa, our rates start at €15.50, but depend on the characteristics of your shipment, as well as the selected delivery options. Our most advantageous rates are reserved for Upela customers, if you want to benefit, you just have to create a free account.

Delivery times for a shipment to Cape Town

The delivery times depend on the selected delivery service, very often the standard services are longer, however for domestic shipments the times are between 4 and 7 days for the most economical offers. Do you want to deliver your package the next day or on the same day? You can choose our express or courier offers.

Send a bulky parcel to Cape Town

With most of our partner carriers, it's possible to send parcels of over 30 kg for shipments to Cape Town, everywhere else in South Africa and internationally, at the best price:

  • DHL 
    • Maximum pallet weight : 3000 kg per shipment
    • Maximum dimensions : length 100 x width 120 x height 180 cm
    • Maximum parcel weight : 70 kg per parcel
  • TNT
    • Maximum pallet weight : 1000 kg per pallet 
    • Maximum dimensions : length 240 x width 120 x height 180 cm
    • Maximum parcel weight : 70 kg per parcel
  • FedEx
    • Maximum pallet weight : 1000 kg per pallet 
    • Maximum dimensions : 302 cm x 178 cm, maximum length and circumference 762 cm
    • Maximum parcel weight : 68 kg per parcel