Most dispatch businesses price a delivery as a base fee plus a charge per kilometre, plus extra for additional stops or rush and night deliveries. A ₦1,000 base, 14 km at ₦150/km and one extra stop at ₦500 comes to ₦3,600. Set your own rates below.
How the Delivery Fee Calculator works
- Enter your base (pick-up) fee.
- Enter the distance and your charge per km.
- Add extra stops and a rush or night percentage if any.
- See the fee and a rounded figure to quote.
Worked example
A dispatch rider in Abuja delivers a parcel 14 km with one extra drop.
Base: ₦1,000
Distance: 14 km × ₦150 = ₦2,100
Extra stop: ₦500
Delivery fee: ₦3,600
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not raising rates when fuel goes up
- Charging the same for traffic-heavy and quiet routes
- Not invoicing regular business customers
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Setting your per-km rate
Work out your fuel cost per km, then add bike maintenance, phone data, your time and profit. Recheck the rate whenever fuel prices change.
Business customers
For shops that send many parcels, agree a weekly invoice instead of collecting cash each time. List every delivery with the date and fee.
Cash on delivery
If you collect payment for the seller when you deliver, agree in advance how quickly you will send the money, and whether your fee is taken from it. Keep a record of every cash collection with the order number, and give the seller a receipt for each transfer.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I charge per km?
It depends on fuel prices and your costs. Many riders use ₦100–₦250 per km plus a base fee.
How do I charge for waiting time?
Add it as an extra stop or a fixed waiting fee.
Should I give receipts?
Yes. Business customers need them for their records.
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