In this day and age, we have crazy expectations for how quickly our online orders will show up. Our logical brain knows that deliveries aren't made around the clock, but selfishly we want our packages ASAP, even if it is Friday afternoon. What carriers offer Saturday delivery for the best price? Discover which carriers can ensure your package arrives, even on a Saturday.
USPS does deliver on Saturday. There is no added charge for Saturday delivery as weekend delivery is included in the USPS's commitment to delivering to any and all residential addresses.
As mentioned above, there is no additional cost for USPS Saturday delivery.
The USPS delivers Priority Mail Express and specific Amazon orders on Sunday. These fees are included in the initial label fee.
UPS will deliver on Saturday if you choose it as a delivery option. Even if you use services like UPS Next Day Air®, you have to select "Saturday delivery." Otherwise, the package will be delivered on the next business day.
The current retail rate for UPS Saturday Delivery is $16.00 per package. This charge is applied to the final cost of shipment regardless of if the delivery ends up being made on Saturday or not The $16 surcharge applies to:
UPS Weekend Home® delivery will deliver to residential addresses for no additional charge on the weekend. This is not a standard option for all areas yet.
UPS does not deliver packages on Sunday. The only exception is with their Express Critical service which is available for a premium price, 24/7 for time sensitive packages. This is a limited service.
FedEx offers Saturday delivery if you choose it as an option. If you don't choose Saturday delivery, the package will be delivered on the next business day. This is true for all services, even premium delivery options such as FedEx 1Day®.
FedEx's Saturday delivery costs about $17 per package. This charge will be added to final shipping costs regardless of id the package makes it on Saturday or not. This charge is only applied to FedEx Overnight® and 2day® services. You will not receive this charge with FedEx Home.
FedEx Home delivery can deliver on Sunday; however, this is a limited service that is mainly on the east coast. It is possible but not always a given that the delivery will be made on a Sunday.
Amazon does deliver on Saturdays.
For Prime members, Saturday delivery is free-of-charge and you can see which orders are eligible for Saturday Delivery. For non-Prime members, there is a $5 charge added to the final cost.
Most express services have a guarantee. This means that if the carrier doesn't meet the specific delivery timeframe, the delivery fees can be reimbursed. Weekend surcharges allow for carriers to prioritize orders and ensure that weekend delivery packages get to those who need them the most.