Which carriers can I compare?

GoorooShip compares options from a network of carriers including UPS, FedEx, DHL, Purolator, Canpar and GLS. The exact options shown depend on the origin, destination and package details of each shipment.

How much does a courier cost in Canada?

It depends on the size, weight, route and speed. On November 6, 2026, one 5 lb box (12×10×6 in) from Toronto to Vancouver cost from C$17.89 (GLS ground on Business Guru) to C$155.97 (UPS Express Plus on Business Plus), before GST/HST.

Which courier is cheapest in Canada?

No single courier is cheapest for every shipment. In our November 2026 samples, GLS was the lowest-priced from Toronto to Vancouver and UPS Standard from Toronto to New York; on other routes Purolator or Canpar can be lower. Compare live rates for each shipment.

Do I need an account to get a quote?

No. Describe your shipment in our shipping calculator to compare live rates without an account. To see every rate, book and print labels, create a free GoorooShip account.

Can I ship from Canada to the USA?

Yes. Cross-border parcels require customs documentation such as a commercial invoice. See our Canada-to-US shipping guide for what your shipment needs.

How are pickups scheduled?

After booking a shipment you can schedule a carrier pickup or drop your parcel at a carrier location. Availability depends on the carrier and your address.

Courier service in Canada: compare carriers and book in one place

GoorooShip lets Canadian businesses compare UPS, FedEx, DHL, Purolator, Canpar and GLS, then book, print the label and track in one account. On November 6, 2026, a 5 lb box from Toronto to Vancouver cost C$21.14 with GLS and C$155.97 with UPS Express Plus on the Business Plus plan.

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Where this service fits.

Examples of the shipments and workflows businesses commonly bring to GoorooShip.

Domestic parcels moving between Canadian provinces

Canada-to-USA orders that require customs documentation

International parcels moving to destinations served by the available carrier network

Time-sensitive documents, samples, and customer orders

eCommerce shipments imported from supported store platforms

Returns and replacement orders that need trackable delivery

What it is

Courier service covers small-parcel shipping: envelopes and boxes moved by carriers such as UPS, FedEx, DHL, Purolator, Canpar and GLS. Instead of holding an account with each carrier, GoorooShip lets you compare the available discounted options side by side and book the one that fits each shipment. Coverage includes domestic Canadian shipping, Canada-to-USA parcels, and international destinations served by the available carrier network. You can compare live rates in the shipping calculator without an account, then book in your free account.

Same box, different couriers

Real quotes on GoorooShip on November 6, 2026, for one 5 lb box (12×10×6 in) to a business address, before GST/HST. Each row is one service, with its price on each plan.

Toronto → Vancouver

GLSGLS ground
Est. delivery Nov 12
Business Plus
C$21.14
Business Pro
C$19.51
Business Guru
C$17.89
UPSUPS Standard
Est. delivery Nov 11
Business Plus
C$24.26
Business Pro
C$22.39
Business Guru
C$20.53
PurolatorPurolator Ground
Est. delivery Nov 16
Business Plus
C$26.60
Business Pro
C$24.55
Business Guru
C$22.51
CanparCanpar Ground
Est. delivery Nov 13
Business Plus
C$38.06
Business Pro
C$35.14
Business Guru
C$32.21
UPSUPS Expedited
Est. delivery Nov 10
Business Plus
C$52.57
Business Pro
C$48.53
Business Guru
C$44.48
UPSUPS Express Plus
Est. delivery Nov 7
Business Plus
C$155.97
Business Pro
C$143.98
Business Guru
C$131.98

25 services were quoted; these are the five lowest-priced and the fastest.

Toronto → New York

UPSUPS Standard
Est. delivery Nov 11
Business Plus
C$20.54
Business Pro
C$18.96
Business Guru
C$17.38
PurolatorPurolator Ground U.S.
Est. delivery Nov 11
Business Plus
C$36.92
Business Pro
C$34.08
Business Guru
C$31.24
FedExFedEx International Ground
Est. delivery Nov 11
Business Plus
C$56.06
Business Pro
C$51.74
Business Guru
C$47.43
UPSUPS Worldwide Expedited
Est. delivery Nov 10
Business Plus
C$62.61
Business Pro
C$57.79
Business Guru
C$52.98
UPSUPS Express Saver
Est. delivery Nov 9
Business Plus
C$70.28
Business Pro
C$64.87
Business Guru
C$59.47
FedExFedEx International Priority
Est. delivery Nov 7
Business Plus
C$287.48
Business Pro
C$265.37
Business Guru
C$243.25

29 services were quoted; these are the five lowest-priced and the fastest. Duties and taxes are extra.

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Which carrier fits your shipment?

Actual options and rates depend on your shipment's origin, destination and package details, so compare live quotes when you book.

Carrier	Typically strong for	In the samples above (Business Plus)
UPS	Broad Canadian and cross-border coverage, from ground to express	UPS Standard C$20.54 to New York (the lowest-priced of 29 services) and C$24.26 to Vancouver
FedEx	Time-sensitive and cross-border shipments	FedEx International Ground C$56.06 to New York
DHL	International express, especially outside North America	Not among these domestic and US samples; quote an international shipment to compare
Purolator	Strong Canadian pickup network, with US delivery	Purolator Ground C$26.60 to Vancouver and C$36.92 to New York
Canpar	Economical Canadian ground shipping	Canpar Ground C$38.06 to Vancouver
GLS	Canadian ground network	GLS ground C$21.14 to Vancouver, the lowest-priced of 25 services

Four things that decide which courier to use.

The right courier changes from one shipment to the next.

Price or speed

Ground service is usually the lowest price, and express costs several times more. In the Toronto → Vancouver sample, UPS Express Plus cost over seven times GLS ground and was due five days sooner.

Box size

Couriers charge by the greater of the actual weight and the dimensional weight, so a large, light box can cost more than a small, heavy one. How billable weight works

Crossing the border

Parcels to the USA and other countries need customs information, usually a commercial invoice, and duties and taxes are extra. How to prepare a commercial invoice

Remote and residential addresses

Carriers add surcharges for some rural, northern and residential addresses, and each defines them differently, so the lowest-priced courier can change for those postal codes. Cheapest ways to ship within Canada

Who it’s for

Small businesses shipping parcels domestically within Canada
Sellers shipping cross-border from Canada to the USA
Businesses sending documents and parcels to international destinations
Anyone who wants to compare courier services without negotiating separate carrier accounts

What you can do

Side-by-side comparison of multiple courier options for each shipment
Access to discounted carrier rates
Instant quotes, label printing and pickup scheduling
Parcel tracking across carriers

How it works

From shipment details to delivery, each step stays connected in your GoorooShip account.

01
Describe your shipment in the shipping calculator, or create a free GoorooShip account.
02
Compare the available courier services and rates side by side.
03
Book in your account and print your label.
04
Schedule a pickup or drop off, then track the parcel.

Information to have ready.

Better shipment data produces a more useful quote and a smoother handoff.

Complete origin and destination postal addresses
Packed box dimensions: length, width, and height
Actual shipment weight after packaging
A clear description and value for cross-border goods
Pickup requirements and preferred delivery speed

Important service considerations.

These details can affect eligibility, timing, documentation, or the final carrier charge.

Billable weight

Carriers may charge using actual or dimensional weight. Accurate packed dimensions help the quote reflect the shipment you hand over.

Extra handling

Oversized, irregular, or insufficiently packaged parcels may receive additional carrier handling charges after pickup.

Cross-border documents

International goods usually require customs information. Document-only shipments may follow different requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Still have questions? Our Canadian support team can help.

Which carriers can I compare?: GoorooShip compares options from a network of carriers including UPS, FedEx, DHL, Purolator, Canpar and GLS. The exact options shown depend on the origin, destination and package details of each shipment.
How much does a courier cost in Canada?: It depends on the size, weight, route and speed. On November 6, 2026, one 5 lb box (12×10×6 in) from Toronto to Vancouver cost from C$17.89 (GLS ground on Business Guru) to C$155.97 (UPS Express Plus on Business Plus), before GST/HST.
Which courier is cheapest in Canada?: No single courier is cheapest for every shipment. In our November 2026 samples, GLS was the lowest-priced from Toronto to Vancouver and UPS Standard from Toronto to New York; on other routes Purolator or Canpar can be lower. Compare live rates for each shipment.
Do I need an account to get a quote?: No. Describe your shipment in our shipping calculator to compare live rates without an account. To see every rate, book and print labels, create a free GoorooShip account.
Can I ship from Canada to the USA?: Yes. Cross-border parcels require customs documentation such as a commercial invoice. See our Canada-to-US shipping guide for what your shipment needs.
How are pickups scheduled?: After booking a shipment you can schedule a carrier pickup or drop your parcel at a carrier location. Availability depends on the carrier and your address.

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