Send a parcel to Italy from only £12.05
Delivered within 5-6 days*
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How do I post a parcel to Italy?
Planning to send a parcel from the UK to Italy? We've got it. Italy is one of our most popular destinations, with prices starting at just £12.05* , it’s no wonder we send so many parcels there every month!
You can choose to drop your parcel off at one of our 50+ depots or 3,500 ServicePoints , or have it collected by our driver, direct from your door.When you’re ready to book your parcel, all you need to do is register. Don’t worry, it only takes a couple of minutes, and gives us the relevant collection and delivery deatils - making the process seamless and covenient for you.
We ship to all of Italy's major cities, including: Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, Genoa, Bologna, Florence, Bari, Venice and more.
It’s easy to get started. Find out how much it’ll cost to post your parcel to Italy by entering its weight and dimensions in our Quick Quote tool. Arranging shipping to Italy with DHL eCommerce UK is easy. Get your quote and book your delivery today.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SHIP TO ITALY
When you send a parcel to Italy with DHL eCommerce, we aim to have it delivered to its recipient within five days. However, please be aware this may be affected by several national holidays across the year. Make a note of specific dates that may differ to the UK – any package sent during this time may experience delays.
2024 Italy National Holidays
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15th August |
Assumption Day |
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1st November |
All Saints' Day |
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8th December |
Immaculate Conception Day |
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25th December |
Christmas Day |
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26th December |
St. Stephen's Day |
*Public holidays in Italy may affect our estimated transit times.
HOW MUCH IS IT TO SEND A SEND A PARCEL TO ITALY?
We offer some of the most affordable rates when it comes to shipping to Italy from the UK. You cam see our latest prices based upon the weight of the parcel being sent in the table below.
Do I need to deal with Italian customs?
You will need to provide a customs invoice when you organise postage to Italy.
Don’t worry if any of this seems confusing; when you send your parcel to Italy with us, we'll gather all the information we need to generate a customs invoice on your behalf. This will print with your label.
It’s worth noting that depending on the items sent, duties and taxes may be payable by the recipient. These will need to be paid before the parcel can be delivered.
HM Revenue & Customs has more information on tax and customs considerations for Italy.
What items can't I post to Italy?
As with all shipments outside the UK, please ensure that your parcel contents are allowed into the destination country. Failure to do so could result in additional charges, the parcel being refused entry, and possibly destroyed.
For more detail on what’s prohibited and restricted in all countries / worldwide, visit the Universal Postal Union - prohibitions and restrictions
Some examples of items you can’t post to Italy include:
RESTRICTED AND PROHIBITED GOODS
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Food |
Illegal and dangerous |
Other |
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Meat, fish and poultry |
Explosives, matches and pyrotechnics | Rubber articles |
| Dairy, eggs and honey | Firearms and weapons | Furs/skins |
| Fish and crustaceans | Fertilisers | Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques |
*Please be aware that we also have our own prohibited items list, in addition to country-specific restrictions.
How to package parcels to Italy
We can transport parcels up to 25kg in weight and 80 x 80 x 80cm max dimensions. If you’re sending something of reasonable size or weight, you might like to visit our help page on sending large and heavy parcels. We've got some useful resources to help you.
Although your parcels are likely to reach Italy in just a few days, we would still recommend taking the time to prepare and package them well for transit to ensure they’re delivered safely and intact. For more advice on how to securely prep your parcels for transit, read our guide on How to Package Parcels for International Delivery .
Italian Address Format
Also, to prevent any unncessary delays when you send your parcel to Italy, remeber to use the correct address format, which is as follows:
- Recipient's name - surname followed by first name.
- Recipient’s address – street name followed by door number.
- Postcode- followed by the town and a two-letter abbreviation of the town's province - i.e. RM for Rome
- ITALY written in all-caps on the final line.
The benefits
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We can collect from home or work address |
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Globally trusted courier shipping worldwide |
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Online tracking and delivery notifications for you and your recipient |
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Free £50 Contents cover for UK & International deliveries |
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Integrated with over 10 ecommerce platforms to make sending parcels even easier |
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Offer your customers easy returns with our ‘’reverse order’’ functionality |
Many ways to save
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Drop off and save at any one of our 3,500 ServicePoints or 50+ depots |
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''My DHL rewards'' - exclusive to our customers |
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Cashback into your pre-pay account when you add funds (Terms apply) |
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Multi-parcel discounts available on some UK services (Terms apply) |
How safe will my parcel be?
From the time of collection (should you not be in, you can opt to leave your parcel in a safe place and our driver will collect it from there) to delivery in Italy, where it will be signed for by the recipient, we take good care of the items you send with us.
We also offer free online tracking to keep you fully updated on your parcel’s location, and provide £50 extended cover on your item as standard – you can choose to add extra cover for more valuable items if you wish.
