Pricing
How much does same-day courier service cost in Phoenix?
What drives the price of a same-day courier run in the Phoenix metro, and how to get an exact number.
The short answer
Same-day courier service in Phoenix is priced by distance and service speed, not flat rates. A short routine run starts around $25 to $45, with rush and emergency service priced higher. Pallet and freight jobs start at $325 for the first pallet. Call (480) 300-4811 or request an online quote for an exact price.
What sets the price of a courier run
A courier rate in Phoenix is built from two parts. The first is a base fee that covers the vehicle and the service speed you choose. The second is a per-mile rate for the distance the driver actually covers. Add those together and you have the price of the run.
Because distance is already priced into every mile, a longer cross-valley trip naturally costs more than a short downtown hop. There is no separate cross-valley fee and no fuel surcharge. The faster the service tier, the higher both the base fee and the per-mile rate.
Roughly what Phoenix courier jobs cost
Starting ranges for common job types. Distance, vehicle size, and timing set the final number, so use these as a guide and call for an exact quote.
| Job type | Typical starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Routine short run, sedan, under 10 miles | About $25 to $45 | Documents, small parcels, non-urgent |
| Same-day across the Phoenix metro | Scales with distance and tier | Most business deliveries |
| Rush, 1 to 2 hour window | Higher base and per-mile rate | Time-sensitive pickups |
| Emergency, under 1 hour | Top-priority pricing | Stat medical, AOG parts |
| First pallet, freight | $325, plus $200 each additional | Palletized B2B freight |
| Recurring daily or weekly route | Locked flat rate, often 15 to 30 percent lower | Predictable repeat shipping |
What does not add to your bill
Some courier companies stack on surcharges. No. 1 Courier does not charge any of these:
- No rush-hour or peak-traffic surcharge
- No East Valley to West Valley crossing fee
- No fuel surcharge
- No medical or specimen handling surcharge
- No signature or proof-of-delivery surcharge
How to get an exact price
A quote takes about 10 minutes. Have these details ready:
- 1Pickup address and drop-off address.
- 2What is being moved, including rough size and weight.
- 3How fast you need it: routine, rush, or emergency.
- 4Whether this is a one-time job or a recurring route.
- 5Call (480) 300-4811 or use the online quote form, and dispatch returns an exact price.
Related questions
Is there a minimum charge for a courier in Phoenix?+
There is no hard dollar minimum for routine same-day jobs in the Phoenix metro. Short routine runs are priced from the base fee plus mileage. Pallet jobs start at $325 for the first pallet.
Do you charge extra for crossing the East and West Valley?+
No. Distance is already built into the per-mile rate, so there is no separate valley-crossing surcharge.
Is same-day delivery more expensive than next-day?+
Faster service tiers carry a higher base fee and per-mile rate, so a same-day or rush run costs more than a routine delivery on the same route. A recurring route locks in a lower flat rate.
Can I get a flat monthly rate?+
Yes. Recurring daily or weekly routes are quoted as a locked flat rate. Most recurring customers pay 15 to 30 percent less than booking each job on demand.
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