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How to Send a Parcel to Italy from the UK
In this guide, you’ll find top tips on the best way to send a parcel to Italy, as well as advice on how to choose the right courier, how to complete customs declarations, and what packaging is best.
When choosing your international delivery, we recommend a ‘Delivery Duty Paid’ service, so you’ll pay any customs charges upfront rather than leaving it to your recipient. Find out more about payment of import fees.
24 February 2026
Author: Parcel2Go.com
What Is The Best Company To Ship From UK To Italy?
The best courier to ship from the UK to Italy depends on what’s most important to you. Whether that’s cost, speed, or convenience, at Parcel2Go, we compare quotes from the UK’s top international couriers so you can find the one that suits you best.
Choose from a range of economy, super economy, or next-day delivery services from well-known couriers such as Royal Mail, UPS and DPD.
The Cheapest Way to Ship A Package to Italy?
We’re confident we won’t be beaten on price, and our Lowest Price Guarantee means that if you find a comparable service at a cheaper price, we’ll match it!
The cheapest way to send a parcel to Italy is with Evri Europe Standard Parcel Shop, which starts at just £7.29.
Get a quote to find more cheap parcel shipping to Italy.
How Long Does It Take To Post A Parcel to Italy From The UK?
If you choose one of our next-day delivery services, your parcel can be in Italy in just 2 working days.
Our economy services are cheaper and are ideal for those who aren’t in a hurry. Shipping to Italy with a super economy delivery service will normally take 8-13 days.
Do I Need A Customs Form To Ship To Italy?
Yes, you’ll need a customs form when you’re shipping to Italy. But don’t worry, we’ll help you complete all the forms you need and will send them to you along with your booking confirmation.
Since Brexit, there are a few more things you need to keep in mind when sending a parcel to Italy.
Charges will be made based on the value of the item that you’re sending. Please note that an item’s value is calculated including postage.
If you’re sending a gift to an individual, you’ll be exempt from paying tax if the total value of the gift and postage is under €45.
If you’re posting items from a business, or directly from an eCommerce marketplace, you’ll need to pay charges. This is normally the 22% EU VAT.
For more helpful information on how to send a parcel to Italy, check out our International Shipping Hub. There you’ll find a handy shipping checklist to make sure you haven’t missed anything, as well as a checklist for business users.
Preparing Your Parcel For Delivery To Italy
We’ll always take good care of your parcels, but there are a few things you can do to keep it safe during its journey.
Packaging Tips
Your parcel will travel a long way, so it’s important you package it correctly.
Our top tips for packaging your parcels well are:
Choose a sturdy box. New boxes are best, and choose triple-corrugated ones if you can.
Your box should be a little larger than the items you’re sending. Your items shouldn’t touch the sides of the box once they’re packed.
If you’re sending multiple items, wrap each one individually with plenty of bubble wrap.
Use packing foam or scrunched-up bubble wrap to pack the space around your items, ensuring they can’t move around.
Seal your box on the top and bottom with plenty of strong packing tape.
Labelling and Addressing
The way Italian addresses are written is a little different to those in the UK.
Our top tip is to remember to include the postcode and province code on the same line as the city you’re shipping your parcel to.
You can find a list of Italian provinces and their codes on this handy guide to Italian address formats.
Choose Drop Off or Collection
To make sending a parcel to Italy even easier, you can choose to drop your parcel off at a local drop-shop, or have your parcel collected from home or work.
Drop-off services start from only £7.29 with Evri, and you can leave your parcel at any of the 7,000 Evri drop-off points. You’ll be able to send up to 15kg per parcel, and if you don’t have a printer at home, you can choose to print your labels in store for free.
You can book a collection service with Evri Europe Standard from just £9.12. Great for larger parcels, you’ll be able to send up to 30kg per package, and up to £5,000 of Parcel Protection is available on selected services.
What Is Prohibited When Shipping To Italy?
Before you send a parcel to Italy, we suggest you check your parcel doesn’t contain any restricted or prohibited items. This will help to stop your parcel getting held up in customs.
Some items that are prohibited to ship to Italy include:
Perishable goods or food
Batteries and items containing build in batteries
Cosmetics
Wood and wooden items
Check our list of prohibited items, which you can filter by country and courier.
Track Your Parcel to Italy
Every parcel booking made with Parcel2Go gets free parcel tracking.
To keep an eye on your parcel during its journey, all you’ll need to do is enter your tracking reference on our tracking page. Your tracking reference starts with ‘P2G…’ and can be found on your booking confirmation email.
Italian Public Holidays Dates
We’ll always do our best to deliver your parcel on time, but it’s always a good idea to check Italy’s public holidays in advance and avoid sending on those days.
