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# Local Delivery

## Overview

**Local Delivery** targets only local delivery options, separate from standard shipping. This is perfect for businesses offering local delivery services.

{% hint style="info" %}
Local delivery must be configured in Shopify Settings > Shipping and delivery > Local delivery.
{% endhint %}

## When to Use

Use "Local Delivery" when:

* You offer local delivery and want to make it free or discounted
* You want to encourage local customers to choose delivery over shipping
* You want different pricing for local delivery vs shipping

## How It Works

When you select "Local delivery" as the delivery method:

* The discount applies ONLY to local delivery options
* Regular shipping rates are not affected
* Customers must have a delivery address in your local delivery zone

## Common Use Cases

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Free Local Delivery" %}
**Free delivery for local customers**

* Delivery method: Local delivery
* Discount: Free

Local delivery becomes free, shipping remains at regular price.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Discounted Local" %}
**$5 local delivery for orders over $30**

* Condition: Cart total ≥ $30
* Delivery method: Local delivery
* Discount: $5 fixed price

Flat $5 delivery for qualifying local orders.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Local VIP" %}
**Free local delivery for VIP customers**

* Condition: Customer tag contains "VIP"
* Delivery method: Local delivery
* Discount: Free
  {% endtab %}
  {% endtabs %}

## Local Delivery vs Shipping

You can create separate discounts for each:

**Discount 1** (Local):

* Delivery method: Local delivery
* Cart total ≥ $30
* Discount: Free

**Discount 2** (Shipping):

* Delivery method: Shipping
* Cart total ≥ $50
* Discount: Free

Local customers need $30 for free delivery, shipped orders need $50.

## Setting Up Local Delivery in Shopify

If you haven't set up local delivery yet:

1. **Go to Shipping Settings** - Shopify admin > Settings > Shipping and delivery
2. **Add Local Delivery** - Click "Manage" next to Local delivery > Add local delivery
3. **Configure Zone** - Set your delivery area (by postal code or radius)
4. **Set Price** - Set your base local delivery price
5. **Save** - Save your local delivery settings

## Best Practices

{% hint style="info" %}
Offer better terms for local delivery than shipping - it's cheaper for you and faster for customers.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Use lower cart value thresholds for local delivery to encourage its use.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Combine with postcode conditions to target specific neighborhoods within your delivery zone.
{% endhint %}

## Related Targets

* [**All Shipping Rates**](/advanced-free-shipping/shipping-targets/all-shipping-rates.md) - Target all delivery methods
* [**Specific Rates**](/advanced-free-shipping/shipping-targets/specific-rates.md) - Target specific shipping methods
* [**Postcode/ZIP**](/advanced-free-shipping/conditions-location/postcode-zip.md) - Combine with location targeting


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