Shipping to France cheaper with InPost pickup points

For many people who need to make shipments to France, whether as private individuals or businesses, finding cheap and reliable solutions is a matter of great interest. And yet, one option remains relatively underappreciated, although its potential is being discovered by an ever-growing number of people.

This is shipping to an InPost pickup point. In this article, we will show what this approach consists of and the reasons why you should try it and discover its advantages for yourself.

Shipping to France via pickup points with InPost

The extensive international network of InPost pickup points, with more than 66 000 points across Europe, is a highly efficient and flexible way to send parcels.

The main choice is between a Ponto Pack or a Locker, which is often determined based on the recipient's needs and preferences.

They work in a similar way, but there are some important differences:

Ponto Pack

Ponto Packs are located in local retail establishments, such as convenience stores, supermarkets, or service stations, and parcels can be collected at the counter during opening hours.

Lockers

Our Lockers are automatic lockers available in strategic locations, such as shopping centers, train stations, and other easily accessible places, allowing the recipient to collect the parcel independently and at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In both cases, parcels are available for collection for a period of 8 days. And in both cases too, this approach eliminates the need for the recipient to wait at home for the parcel delivery, allowing them to choose a time and place convenient for them to collect it.

What are InPost shipping rates and delivery times?

The price of each shipment varies mainly depending on the weight of the parcel. However, in general, shipments to InPost pickup points are typically more economical than conventional home deliveries, since this system makes it possible to consolidate a larger number of parcels in the same transport and avoid many of the complications that are sometimes associated with last-mile distribution.

For example, in 2024, at the time we publish this article, our rates start at 9.58 euros, for parcels up to 0.5 kilograms destined for a pickup point in France.

Our average delivery time to France is 5 days.

How to send parcels to France as a private individual

The process is very easy. Just visit our shipping page and follow a few simple steps:

• Start by selecting the destination country. In this case, it is France, but InPost makes international deliveries in several European countries.
• Preparing the parcel. Pack it carefully, making sure the contents are well protected for transport. Use suitable materials. In this article we talk about the reasons why packaging is important and provide some recommendations.
• Weigh and measure your parcel. It is important to know our weight and size limits, to avoid problems during shipping. See this page, where you will find the necessary information.
• Choose the delivery address. Here you should choose the desired pickup point for delivery, selecting it from the list. You also have the option of leaving that decision to the recipient.
• Print and attach the shipping label. Make sure the label is visible and contains all the necessary information.
• Then, all you have to do is drop off the parcel at a Ponto Pack or Locker.
• Track the shipment. Use our parcel tracking tool in real time to follow the progress of the shipment. The recipient will also be able to access the same information through the parcel number.

Shipping to France with InPost: your international parcel transport company

Want to make your shipments to France easier and more efficient? Take advantage of our hybrid network of pickup points, a highly agile, sustainable, and efficient approach to shipping parcels abroad.

And with our real-time tracking service, you will always know where your parcels are, keeping full control.

Find out more about how InPost can optimize your shipments to France through advanced and sustainable logistics solutions by visiting our website.