Nanaimo Courier

Pricing

Nanaimo, BC

Courier rates

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Transparent, honest pricing with no surprise fees. Same-day delivery, rush multipliers, and route surcharges are all listed below.

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Standard Same-Day Rate

$18

Base Rate

per pickup/delivery

$1.50

Per Kilometer

standard delivery

$5

Per Extra Stop

multi-pickup/dropoff

Example Calculations

  • 5 km delivery: $18 + (5 × $1.50) = $25.50
  • 15 km delivery: $18 + (15 × $1.50) = $40.50
  • 25 km delivery: $18 + (25 × $1.50) = $55.50
  • 3-stop pickup circuit: $18 × 3 + (20 km × $1.50) = $84

Service Add-Ons & Multipliers

Rush / Hot-Shot

  • +50% of standard rate (urgent same-day)
  • +100% for under-1-hour emergency
  • Minimum rush charge: $50

Temperature Control

  • +$5 (ice packs)
  • +$10 (refrigerated)
  • +$15 (frozen/dry ice)

After-Hours Service

  • +$25 (evenings 6–10 PM)
  • +$50 (night/overnight 10 PM–7 AM)
  • +$75 (weekends/holidays)

Specialty Services

  • Chain-of-custody: +$20
  • Court filing: flat $35
  • Proof of filing: +$10

Route-Specific Surcharges

Longer routes and ferry crossings add predictable surcharges:

Ferry Crossing

+$25 (Nanaimo ↔ Victoria)

Island Routes (Comox/Campbell River)

+50% mileage rate (fuel/distance factor)

Port Alberni (Forestry Deliveries)

Base $35 + $2.00/km (mountain route premium)

Scheduled Route Pricing (Volume Discount)

Daily or weekly recurring routes get flat monthly rates, 30–50% cheaper than one-off same-day:

Daily Route (5 days/week)

$80–$120/day

Typical Nanaimo route with 3–5 stops. Includes dedicated driver.

Weekly Route (1–2x/week)

$150–$250/run

Single run, multi-stop circuit. Fixed monthly invoice.

What's NOT Included (No Hidden Fees)

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