You Found the Perfect Gift.
Now Ship It for Less.

Compare discounted UPS® and USPS® shipping rates in one place and find the right way to get your holiday gifts where they need to go.

Holiday Shipping Shouldn't Cost
Almost as Much as the Gift

Holiday Shipping Shouldn't Cost Almost as Much as the Gift

Between gifts, wrapping, travel and everything else that comes with the holidays, shipping costs can add up quickly.

Before heading to the carrier counter, check your package with ParcelPath.
Enter where your gift is going, its weight and box size, then compare available UPS and USPS options before choosing how you want to send it.

Compare before You Ship

See Available UPS and USPS shipping
options side by side.

Avoid Retail Counter Pricing

Access discounted shipping rates directly through ParcelPath.

Choose Based on Your Package

The best shipping option can change depending on size, weight, destination and how quickly your gift needs to arrive.

Three Steps From
Wrapped to Shipped

No subscription required. Ship one gift or several. You only pay for the shipping labels you purchase.

Tell Us About Your Package

Enter your destination, package weight and dimensions.

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Compare Your Options

Review available UPS and USPS services and choose the combination of price and delivery speed that works for you.

Send Your Gift

Create your label, pack your gift securely and either drop it off or use an available pickup option.

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Planning Your Holiday Shipping?
Start Here

Whether you’re still figuring out how to pack your gift or you’re trying to get it out the door today, we’ve put together resources to make holiday shipping easier.

2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines

Know when to send your gifts before Christmas and other major holiday
dates.

Cheapest Way to Ship a Package

Learn what actually affects shipping cost and how to avoid paying more than necessary.

How to Pack Fragile Gifts

Learn what actually affects shipping cost and how to avoid paying more than necessary.

How to Ship Clothes

Sending sweaters, jackets, shoes or other clothing as gifts? See how to package them without wasting space.

Holiday Care Packages

Putting together multiple smaller gifts, treats or essentials? Learn how to pack and ship them efficiently.

Shipping Toys & Gifts for Kids

Learn how to pack toys, plush items and other holiday gifts safely and
efficiently.

Don't Let an Oversized Box Inflate Your Shipping Cost

One of the easiest ways to spend more than necessary on shipping is using a box much larger than the gift inside.

Small packing decisions can make a real difference when you’re
sending several gifts.

No Printer?
You May Still Have Options.

Don’t let a missing printer turn holiday shipping into another errand.
For eligible shipments and services, ParcelPath supports printer-free options such as mobile barcodes and carrier label-printing services.
Create your shipment online, follow the available label instructions and take your package to the appropriate carrier location.

Shipping Christmas Gifts?
Don't Leave It Until the Last Minute.

Holiday carrier networks get busier as Christmas approaches, and available delivery options become more limited the longer you wait.
Check the latest holiday shipping deadlines before choosing your service, especially if your gift needs to arrive before a specific date.

Need It There Before Christmas?

Check the latest 2026 carrier deadlines and then compare available shipping services for your actual package.

A Simpler Way to Send
Gifts Across the Country

You shouldn’t need a business shipping account just to get a better shipping rate.

Whether you’re sending one special gift or packages to family across the country, ParcelPath helps you compare before you ship.

With ParcelPath, you can:

Compare UPS and USPS shipping options

Access discounted carrier rates

Ship without a monthly subscription

Ship without minimum volume requirements

Create labels online

Use eligible printer-free label options

Schedule available carrier pickups

Track your shipments after they're on the way

Holiday Shipping Questions

Is ParcelPath only for businesses?

No. You can use ParcelPath even if you’re simply sending a few holiday gifts to friends or family. There are no monthly shipping minimums.

No. ParcelPath does not require a monthly subscription. You pay for the shipping labels you purchase.

Yes. Enter your package information and destination to compare available UPS and USPS shipping options before choosing your service.

There isn’t one answer for every package. Price depends on factors including weight, dimensions, destination and service speed. Comparing the actual package is more useful than choosing a carrier in advance.

Not necessarily. Printer-free options are available for eligible shipments and services. Check the label options presented when creating your shipment.

Pickup options are available through supported UPS and USPS services, depending on your shipment and location.

It depends on your carrier, service, origin and destination. Check the latest 2026 holiday shipping deadlines and avoid waiting until the final cutoff whenever possible.

Yes. Once your package has been shipped, use the tracking information associated with your label to follow its progress.

Spend More on the Gift.
Less on Getting It There.

Before heading to the post office or shipping counter, see what your package could cost with ParcelPath.

Compare UPS and USPS options, choose the service that works for you and get your holiday gift on its way.

Free account

No monthly fees

No volume minimums