On Monday, June 14, we automatically updated Matkahuolto's new pricing for all our customers. With the new pricing, you save up to 30 cents per package on sent packages.
What is Matkahuolto's Nearby package?
Matkahuolto's Nearby package travels reliably within Finland to Kesko, R-kioski, and Matkahuolto's own pickup points. In total, Matkahuolto has nearly 2000 pickup points in central locations across Finland. For example, 57% of Finns live within 1 km of Matkahuolto's pickup points, and pickup points within a 3 km radius reach up to 82% of Finns.
Additional information about Matkahuolto's Nearby package:
The maximum weight for a Nearby package is 35 kg
For Kesko and R-kioski package points, the maximum weight is 30 kg and maximum volume is 0.5 m3.
When sending to parcel lockers, maximum dimensions are 70 x 57 x 40 cm
Additional fee is charged for packages over 60 x 60 x 120 cm
The longest side of the package can be maximum 230 cm or combined dimensions maximum 300 cm (length + width + height)
One shipment can contain maximum five (5) packages – additional packages incur a fee
Nearby package is delivered either to the closest pickup point to the recipient or to a pickup point chosen by the sender
Within 1 – 3 business days
In the metropolitan area, Tampere, Turku, and Oulu, packages are also delivered on Saturdays
When the package is ready for pickup, the recipient receives a text message or email
Packages are stored at pickup points for seven (7) days
Why choose Matkahuolto?
Matkahuolto is one of Finland's most popular shipping services for domestic deliveries. Thanks to their extensive pickup point network (nearly 2000 pickup points), packages can usually be delivered very close to the recipient.
According to a survey conducted by Matkahuolto in December 2020, consumers gave their package pickup experience an average school grade of 8.4, while Matkahuolto's customers were more satisfied than average with their pickup experience, giving it a school grade of 9.0.
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