How to send cheap parcels without complications

Looking for a safe and easy way to make cheap domestic shipments or international ones? There are ways to reduce costs without sacrificing efficiency, such as paying attention to choosing the most suitable shipping option, optimizing packaging, and taking advantage of solutions like our Pack Points and Lockers, which let you save without complications.

Keep reading this article to discover more about the cheapest way to send parcels.

1. Send to a collection point

One of the most influential factors in the price of a shipment is the delivery method. Conventional home deliveries are usually more expensive because they require the courier to go to each house, which involves a greater expenditure of time, fuel, and organization.

On the other hand, sending a parcel to a InPost Pack Point or Locker is an economical and efficient alternative.

There are several reasons why this is so:

• Cheaper: a single collection point consolidates several shipments, reducing travel costs;
• Faster delivery: failed attempts are eliminated, logistical problems are reduced, and transport can be carried out during low-traffic hours and via well-known routes;
• An expanding network: with more than 11,000 points on the Iberian Peninsula, there is always an option near you.

2. Use suitable packaging

The size and weight of the parcel affect the shipping price. Packaging that is unnecessarily large or heavy can end up making you pay more than necessary.

Follow these tips to optimize packaging:

• A box of the right size: reduce empty space to avoid additional costs, and this also reduces the risk of damage during transport;
• Avoid heavy materials: choose boxes that are lightweight but sturdy;
• Do not use unnecessary filling: protect the contents but avoid excess.

Remember that at InPost we accept parcels of various sizes. Check our rules for weights and dimensions before sending, if you are unsure.

3. Choose standard shipments instead of urgent ones

If urgency is not required, standard shipping is the best option to save money, even though many people get impatient while waiting. At InPost, we aim to combine speed with savings, without unnecessary costs, but with fast delivery times. Our averages are:

• Domestic shipments: between 48 and 72 hours;
• Shipments abroad: between 3 and 6 days.

4. Combine shipments to reduce costs

If you need to send several items, try to consolidate them into a single order. This allows you to reduce total logistics costs. This may seem like an obvious recommendation, but there are a huge number of people who place an order from an online store, only to remember the following week that they need something else from the same store.

Cheap shipping: save on every shipment with InPost

If you are looking for a way to make cheap and efficient shipments, we have the perfect solution for you. Our network of Pack Points and Lockers is designed so that you can save without giving up convenience.

Advantages of sending your parcels through InPost:

• Expanding hybrid network: more than 11,000 collection points on the Iberian Peninsula and 80,000 in Europe;
• Intuitive digital platform: prepare your shipments in just a few clicks;
• Label-free shipping: available at Pack Points, it eliminates the need to print labels;
• More sustainable shipments: each delivery to a collection point means a reduction in the carbon footprint, compared with conventional home deliveries.

Who are we? Discover InPost

We are the parcel carrier leader in out-of-home shipments in Europe, with nearly 20 years of experience transforming logistics through innovative and sustainable solutions.

We are present in 11 European countries and have a hybrid network of Pack Points and Lockers that continues to grow, making it easier, faster, and cheaper to send and receive parcels.

Our goal

We want to offer convenient and affordable shipments for individuals and businesses, but also ones that are more environmentally friendly. We reduce failed delivery attempts and optimize transport routes, which allows us to lower CO2 emissions and promote a more sustainable logistics.

Ready to start shipping with InPost?

Our InPost points network is a reliable way to make cheap, fast, and sustainable shipments whenever you need, without complications. Visit our page to find out more about us and experience these benefits for yourself.