Ups Locations And Hours (2024)

FAQs

Does UPS have drop locations? ›

All UPS service levels are accepted at UPS drop box locations, including international shipments. With over 42,000 locations nationwide, you're bound to have a UPS drop box nearby and our UPS location finder tool will help you find it.

Drop your items at The UPS Store

You can also take your returns to The UPS Store. When selecting the method for returning your Amazon purchase, choose The UPS Store Dropoff. You don't need to have your items boxed or labeled. Instead, The UPS Store will pack, label and ship your return for free.

UPS often uses the term “end of day” when updating you on delivery options. Exactly what this means varies, depending on whether the package is going to a residential or a commercial address. The end of the day is 9pm for residential addresses, and business closing time (usually 5pm) for commercial addresses.

Which is cheaper UPS or USPS, is a crucial question when comparing any shipping carriers. UPS is often more expensive than USPS due to fees and surcharges, especially when it comes to shipping smaller packages. Generally, USPS offers much better rates when shipping smaller packages of less than two pounds.

You cannot drop off boxes for delivery through UPS Access Point at a Post Office, but you can arrange this directly with the UPS courier if that's more convenient than using a drop off point.

With UPS Mail Innovations Returns, your customers can conveniently return their packages using their mailbox, postal carrier, local post office or any postal drop box nationwide. In addition, customers can call the USPS for a free pickup right from their doorstep.

FAQ. Does UPS deliver on weekends, including Saturday and Sunday? Yes, UPS offers Mon-Sat delivery service for residential and commercial packages and offers delivery of residential packages on Sunday.

Unless the sender has elected for a time-definite air delivery service, packages are typically delivered between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. (occasionally later) to residences, and by close of business for a commercial address.

How late does UPS deliver? The United Postal Service (UPS) delivers between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. from Monday to Saturday in the United States. They also have a yearly holiday schedule that you can consult to see their schedule.

Higher Costs: FedEx generally has higher rates, particularly for specialized and express services. Limited Discounts for Small Volume Shippers: Like UPS, FedEx offers fewer discount opportunities for low-volume shippers.

Why is UPS so expensive? ›

– UPS invests heavily in technology and infrastructure to ensure reliable and efficient delivery, which increases their operating costs and ultimately leads to higher shipping rates.

For many merchants, UPS is the service of choice for shipping packages and bulky items at affordable rates. FedEx is known for its speed, which includes same-day delivery, and has a much larger air fleet than UPS. This lets it deliver envelopes and packages globally in minimal time.

UPS On-Call Pickup®.

You can call to schedule a driver pickup on the same day or a future day, with no limit on the number of packages. The fee is $6.80 per same-day request, or $5.80 for a future-day pickup.

The package will be seized and the sender and recipient may face legal consequences depending on the laws of the state or country where the package was sent and received.

Absolutely. If you need someone else to pick up your package at a UPS Access Point®, send them with your photo ID, or driver's license bearing the recipient's full name as in the package.