How Much Does Same-Day Delivery Cost in Singapore in 2026?

If you need to send a parcel across Singapore today, how much should you expect to pay? The answer depends on the platform you use — and the differences are significant.

The Quick Answer

Same-day delivery in Singapore ranges from S$3.50 to S$15+ depending on the service, distance, and time of day. Walking delivery platforms like DeliverLah start at S$4.50 with no surge pricing.

Delivery Pricing Comparison

| Service Type | Starting Price | Surge Pricing | Same-Hour | |---|---|---|---| | Walking delivery (DeliverLah) | S$4.50 | No | Yes | | Ride-hailing delivery | S$8-15+ | Yes | Yes | | On-demand courier | S$8-12+ | Yes | Yes | | Next-day courier | S$3.50-5 | No | No | | Standard post | S$1.50-3 | No | No (1-3 days) |

DeliverLah Pricing Breakdown

DeliverLah uses a simple, transparent pricing model based on parcel weight:

| Parcel Size | Weight | You Pay | Dropper Earns | Platform Fee | |---|---|---|---|---| | Light | Under 3 kg | S$4.50 | S$3.00 | S$1.50 | | Medium | 3-5 kg | S$5.50 | S$4.00 | S$1.50 | | Heavy | 5-8 kg | S$7.00 | S$5.50 | S$1.50 |

Distance surcharge: S$1.00 per km beyond the first kilometre.

Priority fee: You can add an optional priority fee (up to S$300) to attract Droppers faster. 100% of the priority fee goes to the Dropper.

Batch discount: Sending multiple parcels from the same pickup? Get 10% off for 3+ parcels and 15% off for 10+.

Why Walking Delivery is Cheaper

Singapore is one of the densest cities in the world — over 7,800 people per square kilometre. With 80% of residents living in HDB estates, most parcels travel less than 3 km. That's a 30-40 minute walk.

Walking delivery eliminates the costs that drive up prices on other platforms:

• No vehicle costs — no COE, insurance, fuel, or parking
• No surge pricing — the price is the price, always
• No merchant commissions — the platform takes a flat S$1.50
• No percentage-based fees — your delivery cost doesn't increase with the value of your parcel

What Can You Send?

DeliverLah supports parcels up to 8 kg across three tiers:

• Light (under 3 kg): Documents, small packages, keys, letters
• Medium (3-5 kg): Shoeboxes, groceries, baked goods
• Heavy (5-8 kg): Larger packages, bulk items

Prohibited items include weapons, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, flammable materials, live animals, and counterfeit goods.

How to Send a Parcel for S$4.50

1. Sign up at deliverlah.com (free, takes 30 seconds)
2. Tap Send and enter your pickup and dropoff details
3. Choose your parcel size
4. Pay via PayNow
5. A nearby Dropper accepts and delivers your parcel with photo proof

New users get S$10 in free promo credit — your first two light parcels are essentially free.

Bottom Line

If you're sending a parcel across Singapore and don't need a vehicle-based courier, walking delivery is the most affordable same-day option. At S$4.50 with no surge pricing and no hidden fees, it's up to 60% cheaper than ride-hailing delivery services.

DeliverLah is Singapore's peer-to-peer walking delivery platform. Send or deliver parcels on foot from S$4.50. Sign up free →