How FedEx Pricing Works
FedEx publishes several rate sheets, including standard list rates, retail rates and One Rate pricing. Delivery zones are set by the origin and destination ZIP codes, and weight, service and extra charges such as fuel, delivery area and demand surcharges also affect the total.
Rates change every year. FedEx says its standard list rates for U.S., U.S. export and U.S. import services will increase an average of 5.9% on January 4, 2027, with some zone classification changes from February 1, 2027. Because list rates move, ask how any discounted quote responds to FedEx's annual updates.
A discount is only useful if you know what it applies to. Ask whether it applies to the base rate, to surcharges or to both, and which services it covers.
Which FedEx Service Fits Your Parcels?
Sending every parcel by the fastest service is a common way to overspend. FedEx's published timeframes below, checked in October 2026, help you match the service to the order. Ask which of these your quote covers.
| Service | Best for | FedEx delivery timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| FedEx Ground | Business addresses, Monday to Friday | 1 to 5 business days within the contiguous US |
| FedEx Home Delivery | Residential addresses, with delivery every day of the week | 1 to 5 days within the contiguous US |
| FedEx Express Saver | Faster delivery on a set schedule | 3 business days, by 5 p.m. to businesses and 8 p.m. to residences, not available to Alaska or Hawaii |
FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery accept packages up to 150 lb, 108 inches in length and 165 inches in length plus girth.
Where FedEx Costs Add Up
A lower rate helps, but these items often decide the final cost of a parcel:
- Dimensional weight. FedEx charges on the dimensional weight or the actual weight, whichever is greater, using a divisor of 139. Our guide explains dimensional weight.
- Extra charges. FedEx lists fees such as Additional Handling, Delivery Area Surcharge, Residential Delivery Charge and Address Correction.
- Residential delivery. FedEx Home Delivery applies a per-package residential surcharge.
- Annual increases. Published rates and surcharges change each year.
- Speed you do not need. Faster services cost more than slower ones for orders that are not urgent.
Questions to Ask About Any FedEx Rate Quote
Use the same questions with every provider, including us:
- Which FedEx services does the quote cover?
- Does the discount apply to the base rate, to surcharges or to both?
- Which extra charges are included, and which may be added?
- What shipping volume is the pricing based on?
- How does the price change when FedEx updates its rates each year?
- How are heavy, bulky and residential parcels priced?
Where Unival Fits In
Unival offers preferential FedEx pricing built around long-term shipping volume. Request a quote and you will see the rate for your own parcels before you ship. For an overview of the whole range, see our page on discounted shipping.
- Rates are quoted through our quote form.
- You can track a shipment online.
- Sellers can read about our API and Shopify integration.
- Our ecommerce shipping solutions are built for businesses managing online orders.
FedEx is a registered trademark of its owner. It is named here to identify the carrier whose services and published rates are described, as checked in October 2026. Unival is not FedEx, and this page does not imply endorsement by FedEx.
