How to set up location-based Flat Rate shipping in WooCommerce
This business use case shows how a WooCommerce store set up location-based flat rate shipping to optimize delivery pricing for high-cost regions.
By applying a targeted flat rate surcharge, they achieved a 15% revenue lift in these zones without affecting competitive pricing for other areas.
Overview
Recover additional delivery costs and boost profitability by applying location-based flat rate shipping for specific regions, states, or countries. (Plugin feature: Location-Based Shipping Rules)
Revenue/Business Impact Example: A WooCommerce store charges a $15 flat rate for orders shipping to remote or high-cost delivery zones using the Flat Rate Shipping Plugin. This targeted strategy increases revenue in those areas by 15% while keeping standard shipping rates competitive elsewhere.
Preconditions
- Flat Rate Shipping Plugin is installed and activated.
- Shipping zones and regions are identified (WooCommerce default or custom).
- You know which zones require higher delivery charges.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Go to Admin Dashboard → Flat Rate Shipping → Manage Shipping.
Click the “Add New” button.
Enter the Shipping Method Details:
- Method Name: Remote Area Shipping
Base Shipping Fee: $15
Apply Location Condition:
- In the Conditions section, select Zone / Country / State.
- Choose the high-cost or remote delivery zones you want to target.
Save the Shipping Method.
Test the Flow:
- Go to the store’s checkout page.
- Enter an address from the targeted zone.
- The $15 flat rate should appear automatically for that location.
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Alternate Flows
- Apply different flat rates for multiple zones (e.g., $10 for semi-remote, $20 for extreme remote).
- Combine location-based rules with weight or cart value for more precise pricing.
Expected Outcome
- Customers in designated zones see a tailored flat rate shipping cost at checkout.
- Store recovers additional logistics costs and increases revenue in targeted areas by 15%.