Send a Package from Germany to United Kingdom with a Traveler
Short hops, huge flight density, and post-Brexit customs that reward a well-prepared traveler: Germany–UK is one of the easiest peer-to-peer corridors. City routes are being added as demand grows, Berlin–London is live below.
To send a package from Germany to United Kingdom, post a free request on TravelCargo and a government-ID-verified traveler flying this route carries it in their checked luggage. Travelers typically ask a fraction of courier prices. For comparison, DHL's published online price for a 5 kg parcel is €26.99. The platform is free; fees are negotiated directly with your traveler. See how it works.
Germany → United Kingdom: price comparison
| Option | Weight | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHLPäckchen M (2 kg) | 2 kg | €15.49retail €16.99 | Courier transit, tracked |
| DHLPaket International (5 kg) | 5 kg | €26.99retail €29.99 | Courier transit, tracked |
| DHLPaket International (10 kg) | 10 kg | €34.99retail €37.99 | Courier transit, tracked |
Courier prices are the carriers' published online prices (dhl.de/de/privatkunden/pakete-versenden/weltweit-versenden/preise-international.html, retrieved 2026-10-23). TravelCargo traveler fees are indicative and negotiated per arrangement; the platform charges nothing.
How it works
1. Post your request
Describe the package, weight, and your timing for Germany → United Kingdom. Posting is free and takes two minutes.
2. Match with a verified traveler
Every traveler passes a one-time government-ID check (Didit). Agree the fee and handover details in in-app chat.
3. Hand over & confirm
Hand the package to your traveler before departure in Germany; the recipient receives it in United Kingdom. Both confirm in the app.
Trust & safety on this route
- · Government-ID verification (Didit) is mandatory before anyone can post or accept deliveries.
- · Email verification required; phone verification available.
- · Chat stays in-app until both sides choose to share contact details.
- · No payments through the platform, you pay your traveler directly after agreeing terms.
Customs for Germany → United Kingdom
- Arriving in Great Britain by plane from outside the UK, travellers have a £390 personal allowance for “other goods”. Items carried on behalf of someone else may not qualify for the allowance, travelers should declare them at the border. source · retrieved 2026-10-23
Prohibited platform-wide: weapons, drugs, hazardous materials, counterfeit goods, cash, live animals, and perishables. Both sender and traveler are responsible for customs and airline compliance, see the requirements and complete customs guide.
City routes from Germany to United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions, Germany to United Kingdom
What is the cheapest way to send a package from Germany to the UK?
For 5 kg, a verified traveler on TravelCargo typically asks €12–€22, versus DHL’s published online price of €26.99 to the UK (retail €29.99). For very light parcels, DHL’s Päckchen M (2 kg, €15.49 online) is competitive. TravelCargo itself charges nothing.
How do UK customs treat a package carried by a traveler?
Arriving travellers have a £390 personal allowance for other goods; items carried for someone else should be declared. Personal parcels inside modest values pass routinely; agree in chat who handles any duty before the handover.