Uber Eats courier — how to earn more

Updated: 12 November 2026

The best hours

• Lunch — roughly 11:00–14:00, orders to offices and universities.
• Dinner — roughly 18:00–21:30, the busiest time of the week.
• Weekends — late breakfasts and evenings.
• Bad weather — rain and frost mean more orders and fewer couriers out.

Where to wait

Wait where lots of restaurants are close together — the city centre, near shopping malls, streets full of places to eat. A shorter trip to the restaurant means more deliveries per hour. Avoid waiting on the outskirts, where every pickup is a long ride.

Bike, scooter or car

• Bike — the lowest costs and no driving licence needed. Best in a dense centre.
• E-bike — less tiring when you ride for many hours.
• Scooter — longer routes and faster trips, but fuel and OC insurance.
• Car — comfortable in winter and rain, but parking in the centre takes time.

Gear that pays off

• A thermal bag in good condition — food arrives warm and ratings are higher.
• A phone holder and a power bank — your phone is your work tool.
• Front and rear lights, reflectors and a helmet.
• Rain gear and winter gloves.

Faster deliveries

• At pickup, check the order number and that everything is in the bag.
• At drop-off, read the customer’s note — entrance, door code, floor.
• Keep drinks upright, and hot and cold food apart.
• Be friendly — a pleasant delivery brings tips more often.

Safety

Follow the rules: red lights and riding on the pavement mean fines, and rushing isn’t worth an accident. On a bike, use the cycle path where there is one, and stay visible after dark.

Just starting? Read how to become an Uber Eats courier.

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