Keeping families connected,
one journey at a time
We started BootHop because sending things home shouldn't cost a fortune or take weeks. There are already thousands of people making the same journey — we just connect them.
Our Story
Born from a real problem
Sending a parcel from London to Lagos could cost £80–£200 with a courier. It could take weeks. And there was no guarantee it would arrive safely.
Meanwhile, thousands of people were flying that exact route every week — with empty luggage space and no way to connect with people who needed things sent.
BootHop closes that gap. We match senders with verified travellers already making the journey, so packages move faster, cheaper, and with someone who cares.
What people send with BootHop
Personal effects & gifts
Clothes, shoes, homemade food, family gifts — things that matter.
Documents & letters
Passports, certificates, legal papers — delivered securely by hand.
Small parcels
Anything hand-luggage sized that fits within airline weight limits.
Not accepted
No cash, no prohibited items, no anything that wouldn't clear customs.
What We Stand For
Built on trust
Community first
People helping people on journeys they're already making. No strangers — verified identities, real connections.
Safety & escrow
Funds are held securely until the recipient confirms delivery. No money changes hands until the job is done.
Efficient & affordable
Use the space that already exists on existing journeys. Better for your wallet, better for the environment.
Ready to send something home?
Register your trip or delivery in under 2 minutes. Free to join.