Pricing Guide
Pallet Delivery Pricing
Straightforward pallet rates based on item type and distance. Start at $88 for Euro pallets and $110 for Standard pallets, with the first 50 km included. All prices inc GST.
Pay for the pallet and the distance
We price pallets by footprint and distance, not by a confusing weight-based zone matrix. Every pallet booking comes with a generous 50 kilometres included to cover almost any metro run.
European pallet
1200 × 800mm footprint
Standard pallet
1165 × 1165mm footprint
- First 50 km included
Because pallets require larger vehicles, they come with a 50 km road distance allowance included in the base rate.
- Transparent beyond-50km pricing
Distance between 51 km and 100 km is charged at $1.95 per km. Any distance beyond 100 km is $2.50 per km.
- No fuel levies
We never charge a fuel levy. The rate you see is the final price.
Worked Examples
Standard Pallet · 40 km
- Base rate (includes 50km)$110.00
- Additional distance$0.00
Euro Pallet · 75 km
- Base rate (first 50km)$88.00
- 25 km at $1.95$46.25
Next-Day Savings
Plan ahead and save on metro pallets:
- Euro Pallet$88 → $77
- Standard Pallet$110 → $97
Next-day regional pallet deliveries get 12% off the total price (base + distance).
Service Add-ons
- Hand Unload+$44
- Priority+$55
- After-hoursfrom +$110
Transparent freight pricing
Know your freight cost before you book.
Not every transport quote tells the full story. Some freight providers advertise a low starting rate, then add extra charges after you book — or after the delivery is done. Their own pricing schedules often say it in the fine print: fuel levies, surcharges, tolls, fees and detention charges “may apply” on top of listed rates.
Drop-X works the other way. Enter your pickup and delivery addresses, choose your freight, and the full price is on screen before you confirm — no call-and-wait quote cycle, and nothing added after the job is done.
What some carrier invoices look like
Example only — charges added after the quote
- Fuel levy (18%)+ $19.80
- Tail-lift / manual handling+ $35.00
- Waiting time (detention)+ $22.00
- Toll & congestion charges+ $12.40
- Administration fee+ $8.50
- Depot handling fee+ $18.00
- Pallet exchange fee+ $16.50
More than double the quoted rate
A Drop-X Transport invoice
Every line itemised at booking — the total never moves.
- Standard pallet item rate$110.00
- First 50 km — included with a pallet on board$0.00
- Remaining 30 km × $1.95+ $58.50
The number you book is the number you’re invoiced.
Every booking works this way: the item rate includes the first 20 km of driving (small-item-only bookings) or 50 km (any pallet on board). Most metro deliveries fit inside the included kilometres, so the item rate is the whole price. Beyond them — metro or regional — distance is $1.95/km, with kilometres beyond 100 at $2.50. No fuel levy; optional extras are priced before you confirm — never after.
Charges other carriers may add — depending on the provider
- Fuel levies
- Administration fees
- Toll charges
- Congestion surcharges
- Depot handling fees
- Cross-docking fees
- Residential delivery fees
- Pallet exchange fees
- Special handling charges
The Drop-X Transport difference
We believe freight pricing should be simple and transparent. Whether you’re sending one pallet or booking regular business freight, you’ll know exactly what you’re paying before your delivery is confirmed.
- No fuel levy on any delivery — metro or regional, the price you book is the price you pay
- No administration or booking fees
- No undisclosed surcharges bolted on after delivery
- No surprise invoices at the end of the month
- Optional extras (hand unload, after-hours, waiting time past the 10-minute grace) are shown upfront and only apply when you use them
- You know your price before you book
Transparent pricing. Reliable service. No surprises.
Common questions about pallet pricing
How many kilometres are included in a pallet delivery?
Every pallet booking includes the first 50 kilometres of road distance from pickup to delivery. Most standard metro runs fall within this 50 km radius.
How is distance beyond 50 km charged?
For deliveries exceeding 50 km, the distance between 51 km and 100 km is charged at $1.95 per kilometre. Any distance beyond 100 km is charged at $2.50 per kilometre.
What is the difference between a Euro and Standard pallet?
A European pallet has a footprint of 1200 × 800mm, priced at $88. A Standard pallet has a footprint of 1165 × 1165mm, priced at $110. Both include the first 50 km.
Are next-day discounts available on pallets?
Yes. Booking a next-day metro pallet delivery earns a discount off the base rate: Euro pallets drop from $88 to $77, and Standard pallets drop from $110 to $97. Next-day regional deliveries receive 12% off the total price.
Do you charge extra for hand unloading?
Yes. If there is no dock or forklift available on site and the driver must assist in unloading by hand, a hand unload fee of $44 applies, which includes up to 30 minutes on site.
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