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Compare DHL courier services for parcel delivery to Italy

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Send a Parcel To Italy Fast - DHL Courier Delivery

  • Send a parcel to Italy from £25.95 in 1 working day
     
  • Send letters, documents & parcels up to 25kg when dropping off, and up to 70kg per piece (max 10 pieces) when booking a courier collection
     
  • Real-time tracked & door-to-door delivery
     
  • Book a courier collection online or by calling DHL Customer Service, you’ll need to print parcel labels and customs documents; weigh and measure your own packaging
     
  • Free boxes & envelopes when dropping off your parcel at over 1,400 locations across the UK
     
  • Pre 09:00, pre 12:00, and insurance services available when booking a collection online or by phone
     
  • No need to weigh, measure or print when dropping off your parcel and prices are determined by the size of the free box or envelope you choose and the zone that you’re sending it to
     

Located in Southern Europe and extending into the Mediterranean Sea, Italy shares land borders with France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. It has played a central role in shaping Western culture, with traces of the Roman Empire still visible in cities such as Rome, Verona and Pompeii. Italy is recognised for its contributions to global fashion and design, particularly in Milan, as well as its automotive industry and world-famous cuisine.

DHL Express delivers to locations across Italy, including Rome, Milan, Naples, Florence, and Bologna. As a world-leading logistics company, DHL offers fast and reliable shipping for all types of parcels. Our secure network spans over 220 countries and territories, you can trust us to get your parcel to its destination safely and on time.

Parcels can be sent to Italy in as little as 1 working day with DHL Express’s door-to-door service. Deliveries are signed for where available, giving you extra peace of mind. You can track your parcel online, by phone, or via WhatsApp (calls not supported), and you don’t need to set up a DHL Express account to send a package.
 

How do I send a parcel to Italy?

Choose from 3 simple ways to send a parcel to Italy with DHL. You can book online using our DHL Express (DHLitNow) service, speak to our Customer Service team to arrange it by phone, or drop your parcel off at a DHL Service Point near you. If dropping your parcel off in store works better for you, complete your parcel details online first to save time. You can then pack your items using the free packaging provided in store, pay, and send. 

Make sure to check what you can and can't send, and read our guide to sending gifts. Follow our tips to avoid Customs delays.

National Holidays 2025*
  • 1 January, Wednesday - New Year's Day  
  • 6 January, Monday - Epiphany  
  • 20 April, Sunday - Easter Sunday  
  • 21 April, Monday - Easter Monday  
  • 25 April, Friday - Liberation Day  
  • 1 May, Thursday - International Workers' Day  
  • 2 June, Monday - Republic Day  
  • 15 August, Friday - Assumption Day  
  • 1 November, Saturday - All Saints' Day  
  • 8 December, Monday - Immaculate Conception  
  • 25 December, Thursday - Christmas Day  
  • 26 December, Friday - St Stephen's Day  
 
* Public holidays in Italy may affect our estimated transit times.
Flag of Italy: three vertical stripes of green, white, and red.
Country facts
  • Rome is Italy’s capital and one of the most visited cities in the world, with landmarks such as the Colosseum and Vatican City attracting millions each year.
  • Luxury car manufacturers Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and Alfa Romeo all originated in Italy and are still produced there today.
  • The birthplace of the Renaissance is found in Italy, with cities like Florence and Rome housing masterpieces by artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael, along with iconic structures like St. Peter's Basilica and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
  • Italy makes up around 20% of olive oil production worldwide, with each region providing its own flavour, influenced by soil and climate conditions.
  • Italian inventors and scientists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo Galilei, Alessandro Volta and Fibonacci made lasting contributions to fields from engineering to mathematics.
  • Italian cuisine is celebrated worldwide for its regional diversity and use of fresh ingredients. Iconic dishes such as pasta, pizza, and risotto vary significantly from region to region, reflecting local traditions and flavours.
Flag of Italy: three vertical stripes of green, white, and red.
Flag of Italy: three vertical stripes of green, white, and red.

Parcel delivery to Italy with DHL

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