Pryvate Guys Deliveries
2026 delivery pricing update
A short, honest explanation of what changed, why, and exactly how your delivery is priced.
Dear Clients,
We would like to take a moment to share an update to our delivery pricing. When we introduced our previous rates, petrol was around R26.00 per litre. Today, we're paying R30.58 per litre, an increase of approximately 17.62%.
As much as we always try to keep our services affordable, rising fuel prices and vehicle running costs mean that we have to make a few adjustments to keep our business running efficiently and continue delivering the service our clients have come to expect.
We've tried to keep the changes fair and straightforward. Here's how our new pricing will work.
Standard delivery rates (per kilometre)
Our rates are based on the total number of boxes being delivered. The applicable kilometre rate is determined by the total number of boxes on the delivery.
| Number of boxes | Rate per km |
|---|
Trips over 15 km
For longer trips the price is a R35 collection fee plus the number of kilometres multiplied by the rate for your number of boxes.
For bigger loads of 20 or more boxes, a labour fee also applies: R100 to start, plus R50 for every extra 10 boxes.
Rates for more boxes
| Number of boxes | Rate per km | Zone 10–10 km | Zone 211–15 km |
|---|
Local delivery rates (fixed pricing)
For shorter distances, we offer two fixed-price delivery zones.
| Number of boxes | Zone 10–10 km | Zone 211–15 km |
|---|
How does local pricing work?
Our local pricing starts with a fixed fee for 0–4 boxes. Every additional box bracket adds 75% of the original base delivery fee. This helps us account for the additional handling, space and resources required when transporting larger quantities.
Beyond 15 km the per-kilometre rate above applies, and the price is never lower than the Zone 2 fee for the same number of boxes.
Box weight categories
We also consider the weight of deliveries, as heavier boxes require additional effort and vehicle capacity.
| Category | Box weight | Additional charge |
|---|
- Light boxes: standard pricing applies.
- Medium boxes: an additional R0.75 per kilometre is added to the delivery quote.
- Heavy boxes: an additional R1.50 per kilometre is added to the delivery quote.
- Weight surcharges are calculated per kilometre and added to the applicable delivery rate.
- Different weights on one trip: every delivery has its own box weight. On a multi-stop route the surcharge is charged per kilometre only while the heavier boxes are still on the van, so it stops once they have been delivered. Linked jobs are each priced on their own weight.
A few examples
A final word
We understand that price adjustments are never ideal, and we don't take our clients' support for granted. We have worked hard to build Pryvate Guys Deliveries into a reliable delivery partner, particularly for businesses in the branding and gifting industry.
Our goal is to keep growing while ensuring that we can continue looking after our clients and the drivers who make every delivery possible. These adjustments are necessary for us to maintain our service standards and continue operating sustainably.
Thank you for growing with us, supporting our business and continuing to trust us with your deliveries. We genuinely appreciate your business!
Pryvate Guys Deliveries
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