Delivery Tip Calculator
Fair food-delivery tips: 15–20% of subtotal, $2–3 minimum, plus weather and distance adjustments for DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub & Instacart.
Use the delivery tip calculator to tip 15–20% of your food subtotal — not the app's delivery or service fee, which the platform keeps. Enter your order total and it returns the right tip for DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, or Instacart, with weather and distance adjustments built in.
Delivery Tip Calculator
Fair food-delivery tips: 15–20% of subtotal, $2–3 minimum, plus weather and distance adjustments for DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub & Instacart.
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Bill Breakdown
Tip is calculated on the pre-tax amount. Adjust state for accurate tax rates.
About This Calculator
What it does
Covers DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Instacart. Tip on the food subtotal—not the app's service or delivery fee, which goes to the platform. Example: a $28 order, 3-mile trip in rain. 18% of subtotal = $5.04, plus $2 for weather = about $7.
Data sources
- National Restaurant Association
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Internal Revenue Service
- State Revenue Departments
Last updated: 2026 · Fact-checked against primary industry sources
Frequently asked questions
How much should I tip for food delivery?
15–20% of the food subtotal, with a $2–3 minimum. Add $1–2 per mile beyond 5 miles or for severe weather.
Should I tip on the delivery fee?
No. Tip on the food subtotal only; the delivery and service fees are platform charges, not driver income.
How much to tip a DoorDash driver?
15–20% of subtotal, minimum $3, plus $5+ for bad weather or trips over 5 miles.
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