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How to Save Money on Food Delivery
Practical ways to lower the cost of DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub orders, from promo codes to pickup orders and memberships.
By CouponCrafty Editorial TeamPublished Updated 5 min read
The menu price is only part of what you pay for food delivery. Delivery fees, service fees, small-order fees, taxes and tips can all appear at checkout. Here are the most effective ways to reduce the total.
1. Understand every fee on the receipt
Before you apply a code, look at the order breakdown. Many promo codes reduce only the food subtotal, so a code worth $10 may still leave you paying several dollars in fees.
2. Use first-order and app-specific offers
Delivery platforms compete for new customers, so first-order discounts are common. Check the current offers on our DoorDash page and compare them with other delivery apps you use.
3. Choose pickup when you can
Pickup orders usually skip delivery and service fees. If the restaurant is on your way home, pickup can be the single biggest saving.
4. Do the math on memberships
Subscriptions like DashPass, Uber One and Grubhub+ remove delivery fees on eligible orders above a minimum. Count how many qualifying orders you place in a typical month and compare the fees you’d save with the membership cost.
5. Order once, not often
Small-order fees apply below a minimum subtotal. Combining orders with roommates or ordering enough for leftovers can avoid them.
Written by the CouponCrafty editorial team. Prices, policies and promotions change often — check the retailer’s site for current terms. This article may contain affiliate links.