# Delivery Types

Rendr supports several delivery types, each offering a different balance of speed and price. The available types for a given order are returned dynamically by the Quote API based on store configuration, carrier availability, and order details.

<Note>
  All prices quoted are GST inclusive.
</Note>

## Available Delivery Types

| Delivery Type | Description                                                                                        |
| ------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `fast`        | A delivery service with a 3-hour pick-up and delivery window.                                      |
| `flexible`    | A delivery service with a same-day pick-up and delivery window.                                    |
| `standard`    | A delivery service with a minimum overnight and potentially multi-day pick-up and delivery window. |
| `express`     | An expedited multi-day service via a third-party carrier (e.g. Australia Post Express Post).       |

## How Delivery Types Are Returned

The Quote API returns only the delivery types available for a given request, based on:

* The store's enabled delivery types
* The store's operating hours and cut-off times
* The delivery address and serviceable radius
* Carrier availability and product type compliance

When booking a delivery, the chosen `delivery_type` from the quote response must be passed in the Request Delivery payload.

## Third-Party Carrier Services

For `standard` and `express` delivery types, the quote response includes `provider` and `service` fields identifying the carrier and service level:

```json
{
  "standard": {
    "price_cents": 800,
    "from_datetime": "2026-01-24T11:41:00+11:00",
    "to_datetime": "2026-01-31T11:41:00+11:00",
    "provider": "Australia Post",
    "service": "PARCEL POST + SIGNATURE"
  },
  "express": {
    "price_cents": 700,
    "from_datetime": "2026-01-24T11:41:00+11:00",
    "to_datetime": "2026-01-26T11:41:00+11:00",
    "provider": "Australia Post",
    "service": "EXPRESS POST + SIGNATURE"
  }
}
```

When booking a `standard` or `express` delivery via a third-party carrier, include the `provider_options` object in the booking request to ensure the correct service is used:

```json
{
  "provider_options": {
    "provider": "Australia Post",
    "service": "EXPRESS POST + SIGNATURE"
  }
}
```