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Considering 178 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers reported significant problems with delivery service, including packages being delayed, not arriving, or delivered to the wrong address, often with drivers claiming attempted delivery when none was made. Reviewers found the tracking system outdated and customer service unhelpful, difficult to reach, and lacking accountability, frequently receiving conflicting information. Additionally, many expressed frustration with unexpected additional charges, customs fees, and high overall costs. However, some customers noted positive interactions with specific polite and professional staff, and a few experienced fast, top-notch delivery.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DHL does not deserve even 1 star! I purchase from eBay quite frequently (including from international sellers on ebay), and I pay any and all fees/taxes at checkout. No carrier charges extra fees for... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Non existent customer service. AI agent chat is useless only gives generic answers that we already know. Emails are not being answered. No response for 1-2 weeks with multiple follow ups. Phone call s... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The one star is for the customer service staff, who are very polite. However, the DHL tracking system is incredibly outdated. Unlike most other carriers, DHL does not have a real-time tracking system.... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

terrible service no updates and after spending 140 item was a week late ,later than Canada post would have delivered it.super poor attitude when i finally could get ahold of an agent.Had no interest i... See more


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

HORRENDOUS

HORRENDOUS! DHL outright lied about delivering my parcel. I was home and there was a layer of fresh snow on the path and steps from the day before lol. No one has been to the door and I was home the whole time. Customer service doesn't exist. DHL YOU SUCK! DONT EVER USE THIS PONY EXPRESS OUTFIT. THEY'RE DISHONEST WITH NO CUSTOMER SERVICE.

22 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

TERRIBLE DELIVERY SERVICE. HAVE NOT RECEIVED DELIVERY

I have a delivery that I've been waiting to have 3 attempted redeliveries. The first failed time, I received a notification that my street address was not valid. When I contacted to update it, they had the correct address. I don't live in a remote area, I live in west end Toronto. The second time, I received a notification that a signature was required. I was working from home the whole day and did not leave. AT NOT POINT DID THE DRIVE ATTEMPT TO DELIVER TO ME AS I WAS HOME TO HEAR THE DOOR KNOCK, which it NEVER KNOCKED OTHER WISE I'D HAVE SIGNED FOR MY DELIVERY. ALSO NOTE: I FILLED OUT THE INFORMATION TO INDICATE THAT THE SIGNATURE WAS NOT REQUIRED. YET YOU STILL WENT ABOUT YOUR STUPID PROCESS AS IF YOU NEEDED ONE. I DON'T FOR A SECOND THINK THAT YOUR LAZY DRIVER GOT OUT OF THEIR TRUCK TO DELIVER. For the third time, I wonder what the excuse will be? You need to do better, in a service industry that is competitive, you need to do so very much better to ensure you keep your customers.

22 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

First ever time dealing with them

First ever time dealing with them
This is my first time dealing with DHL, and first thing they ask me to pay $128.57 for import charges. For items such as mous phone case and backpack which a lot of money by its self, and this is absolutely ridiculous. I do not agree with this at all, I am already pay $20 for shipping to be fast and now i have to pay another $128 on top of that, if you are wanting a deliver i WOULD not recommend DHL due to their overprice pricing.

21 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service -- infinitely better than UPS or FedEx

My wife and I place several orders from European companies and always choose DHL rather than FedEx or UPS to deliver them. The cost is a bit higher but DHL's customer service responds to inquiries very quickly whenever I have a question. More importantly, our packages typically arrive a couple days ahead of the expected delivery date or, on the delivery date. The local DHL driver always knocks on the door when he delivers our packages. I have no complaints whatsoever.

16 January 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A super costly international disaster

A super costly international disaster. I entrusted a 100 year old musical instrument to them to deliver to a restorer in S. Africa. Through all kinds of excuses and miscommunications, the penalties and extra costs associated with their mishandling of this ended with such excessive and unconscionable costs that I finally refused to pay and directed that they destroy this historic instrument.

21 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

terrible service no updates and after…

terrible service no updates and after spending 140 item was a week late ,later than Canada post would have delivered it.super poor attitude when i finally could get ahold of an agent.Had no interest in helping and don't even get me started on their phone in routing you have to be crafty to even get through to them so pick tracking after you sit though a long intro and then track hit zero and you will get through but it will not tell you that. I recommend using anyone BUT them

19 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shipping is incredibly slow, customs upcharge is hell

Shipping is incredibly slow. The item bought on Ebay en-route to Canada hasn’t left Illinois, US for 16 days and has been moving from hub to hub within the state. It is also impossible to self-clear taxes and customs with them, they are simply pirate their rate this way their feed plus tax account for 45% of the item cost instead of just 13%.

18 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely unacceptable service

Absolutely unacceptable service. DHL falsely claimed a delivery attempt while I was at home all day, then sent a pickup code that didn’t work and showed the parcel as already collected. I never collected it. The delivery “proof” photo was useless and blurry. Customer service was contacted repeatedly and achieved nothing. Zero accountability for a high-value parcel. Completely unreliable.

I spoke with manager called PETER AMONIA who didn't help me and didn't understand that I need MY parcel now. He hang up on me like his colleagues.

They said on the last call that I need to wait for parcel to expire and return to sender

14 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely Slow delivery times

12 days of delivery service and I still have not received my parcel! It had multiple stops where the item had no movement for multiple days at a time. No eta either, customer service doesnt care!

14 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible service

Horrible service. Never know when i will get my parcel. There is not any understandable tracking problem nor do the customer service provider know anything about it. Although it was speed post but don't know when I will get it.

13 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Zero stars

Zero stars. Absolute crap company. 4 times requested pick up, 4 times I brought my 25 lb. parcel back inside after dark. They are nothing but lies and promises.. avoid them at all cost!

12 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What an absolute waste of time

What an absolute waste of time. DHL employee "tried" to deliver the parcel, but did not even bother to buzz or call. A second delivery attempt has not been made, and I had to create a ticket to resolve the issue. Parcel delivery is still pending after 3 extra days of wait...

9 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DELIVERED ?

I have been waiting on a parcel from the USA .After almost a month I got a message that my parcel had cleared customs next I got a message delivered.
Well I never received my parcel and I haven't received any response from my emails to DHL yet.

8 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Incompetent customer support & drivers

The drivers & customer service personnel is incompetent. In particular Gurvineet Kaur holds the record for incompetence at this company, struggling with basic understanding & problem solving skills. My package was left at the wrong door, and I couldn’t not get this person to understand that the proof of delivery is NOT MY DOOR!

8 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DHL area bunch of lying thieves

DHL are a bunch of lying thieves. They say they attempted delivery but they just turned around in driveway and took off while I was outside standing there! They then say my package is at a UPS pickup location and it is not. There is no way to reach a human being by phone or online chat. They are the worst delivery company around. Another package stolen by this BS company

28 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

“I paid extra for Express delivery

“I paid extra for Express delivery, expecting a fast service, but my parcel arrived significantly late. Despite multiple attempts to contact customer care, there was a considerable delay. I hope the company improves its service quality in the future.”

31 December 2025
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