DHL Express UK Reviews 

95,908
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.0

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Evaluating 26,639 reviews, reviewers generally had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently share that the delivery staff is exceptionally friendly, professional, and always ready to handle packages safely and efficiently. Many people also appreciate the remarkably smooth overall service, noting that shipments arrive on time with very helpful live tracking updates. However, some people mentioned running into frustrating issues with failed delivery attempts where drivers claimed nobody was home despite customers waiting inside the house. A few reviewers were clearly not happy with the unhelpful customer support when trying to locate parcels sent to incorrect addresses or lost during transit.

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Service

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Ruler is very nice, color is very nice, size is good, really like the ruler. Compared to others its top tier, not a fan of the sticker they used for the personalization names, they are definitely goin... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Delivery a day earlier than expected I was out so needed to update on where to leave parcel. Concern as this cancelled my cover if item went missing. Appreciate early delivery though.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I had to arrange my parcel to be delivered at my local post office as the first attempt to deliver wasn’t my address. I did get my parcel the following day so happy thank you.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The parcel was safely delivered but a day late with your deliverer not showing up the first time. The first planned delivery would have been great timing for us. We were in and tracked the par... See more

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  1. Courier Service

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DHL Express is the global market leader in the international express courier business, specialising in time and day critical shipments to all corners of the world. With the global marketplace growing ever more connected, you can rely on the expertise of our local people in more than 220 countries and territories to ensure your shipment is delivered securely and on time. Whether you are a small or large business or a simply want to send a parcel to friends or family overseas, we have plenty of options for you.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

really great service this was an item…

really great service this was an item that was previously sent with another courier and got lost so they sent a replacement with dhl and the courier was so helpful he knocked on the door and actually waited until i opened the door rather than just dump it on the doorstep and leave it. i would gladly use this courier company again

7 September 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Crap

Crap! Parcel sent 3 days earlier and posted at an unrecognised address
The parcel was worth £150
Couldn’t get hold of anyone from DHL on the day to track my parcel

5 September 2026
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Reply from DHL Express UK

Dear Julia Cocorachio,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

I'm terribly sorry to hear about the complications you've faced with this delivery, and even more so that you've not been able to contact our customer service team directly.

Unfortunately, as you've not provided any references within the relevant field, I can't attain any of the shipment information I'm afraid.

If you can email this review and the tracking number to (reviews@dhl.com) I will be more than happy to investigate this situation further for you.

Kind regards,

Amrick

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very bad an unacceptable service

Totally disappointed with the customer service
When i can provide multiple forms of identification and they wouldn’t accept it as needed proof of address to be delivered at
How can i produce this whilst on holiday!!

Totally unacceptable and will not recommend DHL services
Tracking #9694235014

7 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from DHL Express UK

Dear THE TRUSTEE FOR ROSS FAMILY TR,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

I'm very sorry to hear about the complications you've encountered during this process. Whilst I appreciate your dismay, our processes are in place for security measures, and to ensure our staff and network are protected at all times.

Unfortunately, as you've not provided any references within the relevant field, I can't attain any of the shipment information I'm afraid.

If you can email this review and the tracking number to (reviews@dhl.com) I will be more than happy to investigate this situation further for you.

Kind regards,

Amrick

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

High value goods delivered to the wrong…

High value goods delivered to the wrong address!!!!! So the photo of the delivery is of another person at a different address. So much for having to wait in to sign for the goods. Truly shocking.

7 September 2026
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Reply from DHL Express UK

Dear Beverley Weber,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

I'm incredibly sorry to hear about the error which has taken place with this shipment. I can only imagine the irritation and concerns you must have felt when viewing the proof of delivery image.

Unfortunately, as you've not provided any references within the relevant field, I can't attain any of the shipment information I'm afraid.

If you can email this review and the tracking number to (reviews@dhl.com) I will be more than happy to investigate this situation further for you.

Kind regards,

Amrick

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The delivery guy was friendly & helpful…

The delivery guy was friendly & helpful - I’d asked for the parcel to be left in my porch & the outer door closed - BUT the box was too big & wouldn’t get past the door - we laughed about this - luckily I was home - all in all a good experience 😁

7 September 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Arrived on time, but why left outside?

Arrived on time, but I can't understand why it was left outside by the front door? Two people were in the house!

7 September 2026
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Reply from DHL Express UK

Dear Julie Springate Kinouchi,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

I'm deeply sorry to hear the courier hasn't attained a signature when completing this delivery. As there were people present at the time, I can understand your disappointing, as this is far from the ideal delivery experience.

Unfortunately, as you've not provided any references within the relevant field, I can't attain any of the shipment information I'm afraid.

If you can email this review and the tracking number to (reviews@dhl.com) I will be more than happy to investigate this situation further for you.

Kind regards,

Amrick

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Was told we had to sign for the parcel…

Was told we had to sign for the parcel but it was just left. We were in as I both saw and spoke to the driver as he was about to leave. He didn't knock on the door which isn't good practice as I could be saying it never arrived

7 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from DHL Express UK

Dear Andy Roberts,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

I'm terribly sorry to hear the courier hasn't attained a signature upon their arrival. I can appreciate the level of concern this would have created, especially if this had been a high valued shipment.

Unfortunately, as you've not provided any references within the relevant field, I can't attain any of the shipment information I'm afraid.

If you can email this review and the tracking number to (reviews@dhl.com) I will be more than happy to investigate this situation further for you.

Kind regards,

Amrick

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Delivered to wrong address had to go…

Delivered to wrong address had to go find the parcel

7 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from DHL Express UK

Dear Theresa Moreland,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

I'd like to extend my humblest apologies for the delivery error which has taken place with this shipment. Your irritation and concerns are completely justified, as this is far from the ideal situation when waiting for a shipment to arrive.

Please be assured, this information will be bought to the attention of the local depot that attends to your location, as this isn't an issue we intend on repeating in the near future.

Once again, I'm truly sorry that we've not provided you a satisfactory service on this occasion. Although, I'm very pleased you were able to locate and retrieve the shipment successfully.

Kind regards,

Amrick

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vedy Efficient

Efficient. Had option to instruct to leave in a safe place which happened and was great as I knew I couldn't be home. DHL kept me updated throughout.

7 September 2026
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