Grocery Delivery across the US: Fees, Pricing and Membership Guide
Breaking down the cost and fees
Grocery Delivery cost and fees on any platform typically include several components. Here's how each one works on Uber Eats:
What is the Delivery Fee?
The Delivery Fee is a fee paid by the customer to cover the delivery cost. The Delivery Fee is surfaced to the customer on pages such as Feed, Storefront, and Checkout. On Uber Eats, this typically ranges from $0 (with Uber One on eligible orders) to $7.99 for standard orders. This fee varies based on factors such as the merchant, your location, demand, and availability of nearby couriers. It goes to couriers for the services they provide to you or to merchants who handle their own delivery. For fees that go to couriers, couriers pay a portion of the fees to Uber for services like lead generation, payment processing, and support.
Delivery Fee discounts:
- Add-on orders have a $0 Delivery Fee
- Users may receive promotions to discount or waive the Delivery Fee
Service Fee (typically $2.85-$7.75):
A tiered service fee on Uber Eats that decreases as the order subtotal (basket size) increases. This fee applies when your order is delivered by a courier through Uber's platform. It varies based on factors like basket size and helps cover order-related costs. $0.10 goes directly to Uber for marketplace services (e.g., facilitating access to couriers and merchants), and the rest goes to your courier for their services. As a benefit, Uber One members pay $0 on $60+ orders.
Other Fees:
Other fees, as required by law or charged by the merchant, may apply to your order, such as single-use bag fees.
Item prices:
At stores with in-store pricing, item prices match what you'd pay at the register. At other stores, prices may reflect a markup. Stores have full control of inventory prices on the app.
Taxes:
The tax amount displayed at checkout is an estimate. The final tax charged on your order receipt may be higher or lower than the estimated amount shown during checkout. This might occur because of item substitutions or refunds, or where items are charged by weight or volume.
Add-on Fees
Depending on What You Order and Where You Order from
Priority Delivery Fee ($1.49-$4.99):
This fee goes to couriers to help cover the cost of prioritizing your order. The amount may vary based on factors like your location and items in your cart.
Bag Fee (Starts at $0.10):
A charge applied to Uber Eats orders to account for the cost of single-use carrier/packaging bags used to pack a customer's order. Merchants often charge customers for these bags, and in some jurisdictions, regulations require a per-bag charge.
Delivery Adjustment Fee:
This fee goes to couriers for the extra time and effort they incur when you make updates to your order after it is placed, such as changes to your delivery address.
Marketplace Fee:
This fee applies to orders when delivery is handled by the merchant, either with their own staff or a third-party service, and helps operate the Uber platform. This fee is either a flat amount or a percentage of the order subtotal and may be subject to a minimum and maximum cap.
No subscription? No problem.
You do not need an Uber One membership to order groceries on Uber Eats.
Uber Eats is available to anyone — no monthly fee required. You pay the Delivery Fee, Service Fee, Add-on fees, and item prices for each order. That's it. You can place your first order right now without signing up for anything beyond a basic account.
How Uber One makes grocery delivery more affordable
If you order groceries regularly, Uber One changes the math significantly.
Uber One members get:
- $0 Delivery Fee on eligible grocery orders
- Up to 10% off orders at participating restaurants and stores
- Priority customer support
At $9.99/month (or $96/year), Uber One breaks even after approximately 2 grocery orders per month. For anyone who also orders restaurant delivery through Uber Eats, the same subscription provides these benefits and more on both — unlike Instacart+ or Shipt, which cover only groceries.
The unique advantage:
- One subscription. Benefits and savings on restaurant delivery, grocery delivery, hotel bookings, car rentals and Uber rides — all in a single app.
- Use Uber One across stores. Why pay for separate delivery memberships at every retail chain? One Uber One membership unlocks a $0 Delivery Fee from a variety of stores across your neighborhood [and even when you travel domestically and internationally]. It's the ultimate multi-store budget consolidator.
In addition to grocery and restaurant delivery benefits, Uber One membership gives you access to other perks like:
- Earn 10% Uber One credits on all hotels, plus save extra on selected stays
- Earn 6% Uber One credits on rides and get top-rated drivers on eligible rides
- Share benefits with a family member at no additional cost
- Surge Savings on rides when prices are high
- Exclusive offers and promotions
In-store pricing — what it means and where it applies
"In-store pricing" means the item price in the app matches what you'd pay if you walked into the store. No markup on the items themselves — you just pay the Delivery Fee and Service Fee for your order. Worth noting that stores have full control over item pricing inside the Uber Eats platform.
On Uber Eats, in-store pricing is available at participating stores. When it applies, you'll see a badge on the store page indicating that prices reflect what's on the shelf. This is increasingly common for large grocery chains as stores standardize their delivery partnerships.
What to look for: the "in-store prices" indicator on the store listing before you add items to your cart.
Deals, promos, and ways to save money on grocery delivery
Beyond Uber One, there are several ways to reduce the cost of a grocery order on Uber Eats:
- Stack your deals — Combine app-wide Uber Eats promotions, merchant-specific offers, and eligible Uber One member benefits all in one order, when offers can be combined under their terms. Uber One members may receive $0 Delivery Fee and up to 10% off eligible grocery orders.
- Shop Fresh Days promotions — Uber Eats runs Fresh Days promotions with discounts on grocery items like produce, dairy, and pantry staples in participating areas. Check the Deals tab in the app before placing your order to see what's currently on sale.
- Avoid peak hours and schedule ahead — Ordering during off-peak hours or scheduling your delivery in advance can help keep your costs lower and more predictable.
- Choose No Rush Delivery — Where offered, selecting No Rush Delivery on your order may provide a reduced Delivery Fee in exchange for a flexible delivery window. A good option when timing isn't urgent.
- Pay with your EBT card — Uber Eats accepts EBT cards as payment for eligible grocery items. This can help significantly reduce your out-of-pocket cost on qualifying groceries.
- Use discounted Uber Eats gift cards — Purchase Uber Eats gift cards at a discount through authorized retailers to effectively lower the cost of every order.
- Place one larger order instead of several smaller ones — Delivery Fee and Service Fee apply per order. Consolidating your shopping into a single weekly order that meets the Uber One minimum threshold may reduce the total number of fees you pay.
- Use your American Express card benefits — U.S. Consumer American Express Platinum Card® Members can receive up to $120 in Amex statement credits each calendar year when they use their eligible Card to pay for a monthly or annual Uber One membership (subject to auto-renewal). Activating Uber One may unlock $0 Delivery Fee and up to 10% off on eligible orders from participating merchants. Terms Apply
- Check your credit card's shopping portal — Many credit card portals offer cashback or bonus points on Uber Eats purchases. Check your card's portal before placing your order to maximize rewards on top of any other savings.
Which grocery stores are available on Uber Eats?
Uber Eats works with a broad range of grocery store types nationally. Availability varies by location — the app shows exactly which stores serve your address — but the categories include:
Full-service grocery chains
Major national and regional grocery chains, including value-focused options (like Aldi) and premium stores (like Sprouts Farmers Market). These are the orders where you'd do a full weekly shop or restock the fridge.
Big-box retailers with grocery sections
Warehouse clubs (like Costco) and large-format retailers that sell groceries alongside general merchandise are useful for bulk purchases.
Specialty and organic grocers
Stores focused on natural, organic, or internationally sourced products.
Convenience and drug stores
For small urgent needs — a few items, late-night runs, or things your regular grocery store doesn't carry. Quick delivery from Walgreens, CVS, and other pharmacies
To see which stores are available at your address, open the Uber Eats app or visit the Uber Eats website and tap the Grocery category. Stores are shown with their estimated delivery time, so you can pick based on how fast you need your order.
Grocery Delivery FAQs
Does Uber Eats offer same-day grocery delivery?
Yes. Uber Eats offers same-day grocery delivery from participating stores in your area. You can get your groceries delivered in as little as 25 minutes.
Can I get grocery delivery without an Uber One subscription?
Yes. Uber One is optional. You can place a grocery order on Uber Eats without any membership — you pay item prices per order and all associated fees.
Is Uber Eats grocery delivery more expensive than Instacart?
When comparing pay-per-order pricing (no memberships), Uber Eats and Instacart are in a similar cost range. With an Uber One membership, Uber Eats grocery delivery can be cheaper per order and would have a similar cost structure as Instacart does for its Instacart+ members. However, Uber One membership also covers rides and delivery costs for a large restaurant selection that Instacart+ does not.
Does Uber Eats offer in-store pricing?
Yes, some stores may choose to list items with the same price as you would pay in the store. When in-store pricing is available, you'll see a badge on the store listing indicating that the item prices match the prices on the shelf. Look for this before adding items to your cart.
What fees will I pay for grocery delivery on Uber Eats?
Beyond the cost of the items, grocery orders on Uber Eats include a Delivery Fee, Service Fee (based on order subtotal), and add-on fees if they’re applicable to your order. Uber One members get a $0 Delivery Fee on eligible orders as well as a $0 Service Fee on orders above $60. Fees vary based on factors like distance, demand, and store type — the full cost is shown before you confirm your order.
Where can I get last-minute grocery delivery?
Uber Eats is designed for on-demand grocery delivery — no scheduled window required. Open the app or visit the website, choose a store showing a short delivery estimate, add your items, and check out. Many stores are open into the late evening.