Why do you ship luggage?

The most common reason to ship luggage is to eliminate the stress and annoyance of traveling with multiple bags, as well as to avoid any overweight and extra baggage fees. However, some individuals may also be looking to ship luggage as part of a long-distance relocation, whether for work, school, or other reasons.



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It may not always be cheaper to ship luggage, but it is almost always easier to ship luggage. The convenience of not checking a bag or having to wait at baggage claim may be worth the extra cost of shipping your bag separately, assuming it can get there when you need it if you are traveling.

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$2 – $6 per pound. Every shipper charges a base rate for your shipment that typically is calculated based on weight of your bag, distance of shipment and speed of service. Be careful because the base rate is often just a part of the total price you will end up paying.

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Parcel shipping (UPS or FedEx) Like USPS, shipping your luggage through parcel carriers like UPS and FedEx enables you to ship your bags directly to your destination, whether they're headed for a hotel or a new home.

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You can time your delivery so that you are there to sign for it, or you can send your luggage to friends or family at your destination. Alternatively, you can send your luggage to a hotel, where reception can take receipt of it for you. Lots of travellers choose to send their luggage ahead to their destination.

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Luggage shipping is a convenient method of transporting luggage. A luggage shipping service will collect your luggage and deliver it to your destination. It's available locally and internationally, ideal for those moving abroad, going to university, or simply wanting to travel light on their next adventure.

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Parcel shipping (UPS or FedEx) For the lowest rates, ship your luggage in a box—unboxed luggage may incur additional handling fees. There may also be additional fees for residential pick-up or delivery.

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Yes, you can mail a suitcase with USPS as long as it's properly packed and within USPS's size and weight limits. Suitcases should be packed into a box, can weigh up to 70 lbs, and measure up to 130 inches in combined length and girth (the distance around the thickest part).

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You must make sure that your hotel has a standard postal address, one that receives mail or courier services on a regular basis. There must be someone at your hotel who can receive your items for you, so a manned reception or concierge desk is essential.

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Pricing and availability. Bag delivery charges are in addition to the applicable checked bag charges. Charges are for delivery within 40 miles of the arrival airport. (There's an additional $1 per mile charge for delivery destinations that are over 40 miles from the airport.)

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It typically means that you have to collect your baggage after your first flight and then recheck in for your next one. If you are travelling on a low-cost airline with a connecting flight then this is fairly typical. It also happens where you have separate tickets for your flights.

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They might charge extra for an unboxed item -- like a suitcase -- than for a suitcase in a large cardboard box. But if you cannot acquire such a box, then you will just have to ship the suitcase unboxed.

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