At some point, almost all businesses need access to reliable and affordable courier services. To make it easier to find or review options near you, we’ve compiled an alphabetical list of generally well-trusted courier companies in Cape Town in 2024 – together with their current customer ratings on Google or sites like Hellopeter.
Please note that we have chosen not to include listings for any Cape Town courier businesses that currently have Google ratings lower than 3.5 out of 5 stars, or fewer than 10 ratings.
Bigfoot Express Cape Town
National courier services and express freight
Google 3.5
Bigfoot’s Cape Town branch is conveniently situated in Airport Industria, near the international airport. The company also has branches across other provinces.
The company has attracted a good number of five-star reviews. It also has a number of one-star reviews, mostly indicating potential customer service issues.
Visit Bigfoot Express.
Britz Couriers and Removals
Local and long-distance office and furniture removals
Google 5 (for their Parow outlet); Hellopeter 4.9
Hellopeter rates this the top courier company in Cape Town for transporting office equipment or furniture within the Western Cape or to major cities in South Africa.
The company prides itself on being “courteous”, “affordable” and “quality” with “exceptional” customer service.
Visit Britz Couriers.
Citi-Sprint Express Courier/Messenger Service
Local messenger/local, national and international courier/one to three-hour delivery
Google 3.8; Hellopeter 2.8
Citi-Sprint started offering its inner-city delivery services in Cape Town in 1985, adding the Bicycle Brigade, a document and small parcel delivery service specifically for businesses in the central business district, in 1997.
Local services include a 60 to 90-minute express peddler service in the CBD, a same-day service across the Peninsula, and a special service for urgent deliveries. Citi-Sprint couriers queue at the bank, the Embassy or SARS, collect post and even do banking for clients.
Vist Citi-Sprint.
The Courier Guy
Local and international courier
Google 4
The Courier Guy has been delivering packages locally and internationally for more than 20 years.
Today, it has a nationwide network of 2,500 drivers, 200 kiosks, 22 depots and 1,200 pudo smart lockers.
Visit The Courier Guy.
First Freight Couriers
Road and air freight delivery
Google 4
More than 100 vehicles make up First Freight Couriers’ fleet, including open and closed body trucks, tail-lifts, panel vans, bakkies and motorbikes.
It can deliver to all major cities and remote locations, as well as across borders. It offers a rapid same-day air freight service. Collection is made within 60 minutes of a call and lodged on the first available flight.
Visit First Freight Couriers.
DHL
Local and international deliveries/logistics
Google 4.1 (for its Cape Town CBD service point on Long Street)
One of the world’s best known courier services, with a massive, global footprint. DHL has numerous service points scattered across Cape Town (in the CBD, Kenilworth and several locations across the Northern Suburbs), and an air cargo centre near Cape Town International Airport.
Visit DHL South Africa.
JaCServDelivery
Local parcel deliveries/personal transportation
Google 4.9
This courier service was founded by Cara Thomas to offer a personalised service within the greater Cape Town area. Reviews say the service is indeed “prompt”, “friendly” and “professional”.
Visit JaCServDelivery.
Netwerk Koeriers
Overnight road freight (any weight up to eight tons)
Google 4.3; Hellopeter 5
This highly-rated courier offers road freight services along a number of routes in the Western Cape, as well as to Bloemfontein and Gauteng. It prides itself on a cost-effective service with Saturday deliveries at no extra cost.
Visit Netwerk Koeriers.
Nightwing Couriers
Pick-pack order fulfilment/warehousing/distribution/contract logistics/overnight courier/same-day delivery/bike delivery
Google 4
Nightwing prides itself on its streamlined, efficient systems that offer a personalised service with a client-focused approach and continuous communication.
It offers import/export services, handling the “intricate details of customs clearance, documentation, and compliance, ensuring your goods move seamlessly across borders”.
Visit Nightwing Couriers.
PJS Express
Transport and courier service/cargo trucked nationwide
Google 5
This owner-run courier and transport business gets nothing but praise from clients for its “fast, efficient and very trustworthy” service whether its delivering a small box within the Western Cape or six tons of cargo nationwide.
Vist PJS Express.
PostNet
Local and international courier
Google 3.7, for the Cape Town CBD outlet on Long Street
Tried, trusted and readily accessible (if not always super-efficient), PostNet is South Africa’s largest courier with roughly 470 outlets nationwide. 71 of these outlets are scattered in and around Cape Town. The company also offers copying and printing services, and a selection of stationery.
Vist PostNet.
Primetime Express
Local and international courier/road and air freight
Google 4.3
This Cape Town-based logistics services solutions provider prides itself on offering a customer-centric service that is “flexible, friendly and good value”, with 24/7 support. Reviews say it’s an excellent option as an e-commerce partner.
Visit Primetime Express.
Siyanqoba Worldwide Express
Domestic and international courier
Google 4
Siyanqoba Worldwide Express has a branch in Bellville South, as well as branches in Durban, Johannesburg and Nelspruit. The company offers a full range of domestic and international courier services, including same-day deliveries within South Africa.
Visit Siyanqoba Worldwide Express.
Star Express
Same-day and overnight courier/international freight
Google 4.4
This business, which was founded by Ettiene and Dawn Lezar in 1994, offers “safe, efficient” courier deliveries to all major cities in South Africa, as well as international freight services.
Reviews about its service say it’s “superior, reliable and fairly priced”.
Visit Star Express.
ST Couriers
Western Cape courier
Google 4
In business since 2005, this Bellville-based business expanded rapidly and now has depots in major towns across the Western Cape.
The company attracts positive reviews for its friendly, personal service. One reviewer noted that it’s “one of those old fashioned couriers where you can still phone a person and get service.”
Visit ST Couriers.
Triangle Couriers
Western Cape courier/freight services
Google 4.5
This privately owned and managed business has been offering parcel deliveries within the Western Cape for more than 20 years.
It provides direct freight transportation from Cape Town, George, and Port Elizabeth.
Visit Triangle Couriers.
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