Pricing
Zippex uses dynamic pricing based on distance, duration, and package size. All prices returned by the API are in cents (e.g. 1249 = $12.49 CAD). Quotes give you the exact price upfront — no surprises after.
Pricing tiers
Delivery fees scale with distance. Here is a general overview of starting prices:
Short distance
0 – 5 km
from $3.99 CAD
Medium distance
5 – 10 km
from $6.99 CAD
Long distance
10 – 25 km
dynamic pricing
What goes into the price
Every delivery fee is built from the following components:
- Base fee— flat starting rate applied to every delivery.
- Distance fee— per-kilometer charge that varies by vehicle type.
- Time fee— per-minute estimate based on expected delivery duration.
- Service fee— platform fee covering insurance, support, and live tracking.
- Tax— 12% for Canada, 0% for the United States.
You don't need to calculate this
Vehicle pricing
The vehicle type affects the per-kilometer rate. If you don't specify a vehicle, Zippex picks the best option based on package size and distance.
| Vehicle | Best for | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bike | Small packages, short distances, fastest in urban areas | Lowest |
| Car | Standard packages, medium distances | Standard |
| Truck | Large or heavy items, bulk orders | Highest |
Service limits
- Maximum delivery distance: 25 km
- Available countries: Canada and United States
- Currency: CAD (Canada), USD (United States)
Cancellation fees
- Before driver assigned: Free — no charge.
- After driver assigned: $2.50 CAD flat fee.
Free delivery for platform integrations
Merchants using WooCommerce or Shopify plugins can configure free delivery for their customers:
- Free delivery threshold — orders above a certain amount qualify (e.g. orders over $60).
- Subsidy cap — maximum the merchant pays toward delivery (e.g. up to $10). Any overage is charged to the customer.
Platform-only feature