Sending Parcels to Rome: prices, delivery times and couriers

send parcels to Rome

Rome is the Italian city with the most complex urban logistics. The historic centre — one of the largest in Europe — is almost entirely within a Restricted Traffic Zone (ZTL), which means that couriers cannot access it with their vans during certain times of the day. Being aware of these rules before sending parcels to Rome helps to avoid delivery delays.

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💶 How much does it cost to send parcels to Rome?

WeightApproximate priceStandard times
1 kgfrom €9.4624–48 working hours
2 kgfrom €10.8024–48 working hours
5 kgfrom €13.5024–48 working hours
10 kgfrom €18.0024–48 working hours
20 kgfrom €27.0024–48 working hours
30 kgfrom €35.0048–72 working hours

Approximate prices, excluding the fuel surcharge. Use the calculator to get an exact quote for sending parcels to Rome.

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⏱️ Delivery times in Rome

To / from RomeExpress delivery timesNotes
From Milan → Rome24 working hoursHub A1 — main route in Italy
From Naples → Rome24 working hours~220 km, A1 route
From Florence → Rome24 working hours~270 km, via the A1
From Turin → Rome24–48 working hours~660 km or via the Malpensa and Fiumicino hubs
From Bari → Rome24–48 working hoursVia the A16/A24 motorway or by air
From Palermo/Catania → Rome48–72 working hoursMessina ferry + motorway or flight to Fiumicino
From Rome → the rest of Italy24 hours (Central and Northern Italy), 48 hours (Southern Italy and the islands)Rome Fiumicino and Ciampino hubs

Working hours. Excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.


🏛️ Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) in Rome: what’s changing for deliveries

Rome’s ZTL (Restricted Traffic Zone) covers the historic centre, Trastevere, Prati and other central areas. Express couriers may only enter during specific time slots or with special permits.

⚠️ If your address is within a restricted traffic zone (ZTL) in Rome, always specify the correct postcode and the recipient’s telephone number. The courier may contact the recipient to arrange a delivery time slot.

  • Institutional addresses: Rome has the highest concentration of ministries, embassies and public offices in Italy. Deliveries to these addresses often require proof of identity.
  • Postcodes from 00100 to 00199: Always use the exact postcode for the address — not the generic 00100.

🔗 Fiumicino Airport is one of Europe’s main international hubs and the main cargo gateway for shipments to and from Rome: Rome Fiumicino Airport (ADR)


🪜 How to send parcels to Rome in 5 steps

  1. Enter the weight, dimensions and destination into the calculator on SpedizioneComoda.com
  2. Compare quotes from DHL, UPS and FedEx/TNT in real time
  3. Choose the service and pay online — the system generates the label automatically
  4. Print the label and stick it onto the correctly packed parcel
  5. The courier will collect from your home on the date you choose — track your parcel using the tracking number

💡 To pack correctly: A guide to packaging errors


🚚 Courier services for sending parcels to Rome: DHL, UPS, FedEx

Real-time comparisons on SpedizioneComoda DHL Express, UPS e FedEx/TNT. See also all the others express courier services available.

  • DHL Express: Excellent cover, advanced tracking, ideal for high-value consignments.
  • UPS: Competitive in the middle and heavyweight divisions, strong on the European circuit, excellent B2B.
  • FedEx/TNT: Excellent for the USA and destinations outside the EU.

💡 The calculator always shows the best quote for your specific circumstances — weight, dimensions and area of Rome.

⚠️ Before posting, please check that your item is not subject to any restrictions: List of items prohibited from being posted

❓ FAQs — Deliveries to Rome

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Yes. DHL, UPS and FedEx have ZTL permits for Rome’s city centre. Please ensure that the recipient can be contacted by telephone and that the address is complete, including the unit number, block and floor.

24 working hours with express delivery. A parcel collected in Milan in the morning arrives in Rome the next working day.

DHL, UPS and FedEx all offer extensive coverage across Rome. The calculator shows the best rate for your specific area.

Yes. Fiumicino is one of Europe’s main international hubs. Shipments depart daily for Europe, the USA and the rest of the world.

→ For delivery issues: A comprehensive guide on what to do if a delivery is not made

→ Do you need to send a parcel abroad? Guide to international shipping · Shipping to Europe


📍 Other destinations in Italy

Sending parcels to Milan · Naples · Turin · Florence · Venice · Bologna · Bari · Catania · Palermo · Sicily · Sardinia

→ All destinations: send parcels to Italy