UPS Shipping Costs and Rates
For immediate pricing, please use our Shipping Cost Calculator. You can also download your rate guides below.
UPS Shipping Options and Discounts
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You can sign up for shipping discounts along with access to key features by answering a few questions to help pinpoint your shipping needs.
Find the Right UPS Shipping Service
Whether you’re looking for overnight shipping or a more budget-friendly option, across town or around the globe, we have just the right shipping service to fit your needs. Learn more about your options at the links below.
Get a Quote with our Shipping Cost Calculator
Our shipping cost estimator lets you compare your shipping options--both pricing and time-in-transit, so you can find the right shipping service to meet your specific needs.
Download Rate and Service Guide
Daily Rates
Daily rates will apply if you have a scheduled UPS pickup, or have a UPS contract that provides you with daily rates.
Retail Rates
Retail rates will apply if you ship from a UPS location, don’t have a payment account or scheduled pickup service with UPS, or you ship infrequently using a payment card.
Air Freight Rates
For larger shipments that may or may not require a pallet, Air Freight can include other services like pickup, collection, delivery and customs clearance.
Credit Card Surcharge Information
UPS will add a surcharge of 2% of the total amount paid on an invoice to invoices paid by credit card ("Credit Card Surcharge"). The Credit Card Surcharge will appear on the next invoice following the invoice paid by credit card. The surcharge is not applicable to ACH or debit card payments. The Credit Card Surcharge currently does not apply to accounts based in the following jurisdictions as reflected in UPS account information: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Puerto Rico, and Oklahoma.
New Rates Announced
Effective March 24, 2025, the applicable zone will change for certain origin/destination ZIP code pairs. Revised zone charts will be available via UPS.com beginning March 24, 2025.
UPS rate updates help to support ongoing expansion and capability enhancements as we strive to maintain the high service levels you expect from UPS.
Additional Rate and Surcharge Guides
FAQ
The cost of your shipment will depend on its origin, destination, service, package weight and other considerations.
To get your best estimate on shipment cost, use our Calculate Time and Cost tool.
We have a guide to walk you through what we can and can’t ship. Learn how to safely and successfully transport hazardous materials.
When you’re shipping multiple packages to the same place on the same day, save time and money when you use UPS Hundredweight® Service instead of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL).
You can get a rate quote when you use the UPS Hundredweight Rate Tool®.