Transparent Pricing
Real Prices.
No Guessing Game.
These are real worked examples, calculated live by the same pricing engine that prices your actual booking - not a "from $X" number that hides the real cost.
How your price is worked out
Every price is a base fee plus a per-kilometre rate, based on actual distance, parcel weight, and delivery speed. Oversize items use a higher base. There's no hidden markup - the same formula prices your booking automatically the moment you enter pickup and delivery addresses.
Example Prices
What You'd Actually Pay
Worked examples for a typical 5 kg parcel at a few common distances. Your exact price is calculated instantly for your real distance and weight when you book - it can be lower or higher than these examples.
| Delivery Type |
~5 km |
~15 km |
~30 km |
Helpii Express (2 Hour Urgent)
Guaranteed delivery within 2 hours. $30 base + $5/km. Conditions apply - traffic/weather delays may extend delivery time.
|
$55.0
|
$105.0
|
$180.0
|
Helpii Same Day
Same day delivery. Distance-based pricing.
|
$25.0
|
$40.0
|
$70.0
|
Helpii Overnight
Overnight delivery - picked up today, delivered tomorrow. Distance-based pricing.
|
$22.5
|
$32.5
|
$55.0
|
Prices shown are in NZD for a 5 kg, standard (non-oversize) parcel. Oversize or heavier items use a higher base rate. Business accounts get volume-based rates - see Business Pricing.
Common Questions
Pricing Questions
Why isn't there one fixed price?
Courier pricing is inherently distance and weight based - a delivery across the road costs less than one across the city. Rather than hide behind a vague "get a quote," we show you the real formula and worked examples so you know roughly what to expect before you even start a booking.
Will the price change after I book?
For Same Day and Overnight, the price shown when you book is the price you pay. Our 2-Hour Express option is confirmed by our team shortly after booking to make sure the timeframe is realistic - if anything changes, we'll tell you before you pay.
Do you offer better rates for regular deliveries?
Yes -
Business accounts get volume-based pricing, scheduled pickups, and monthly invoicing instead of paying per delivery.