Delivery Tip Calculator
For food delivery, 10 to 20 percent is common. Adjust for distance and weather.
10 to 20 percent, by distanceEnter your details above, then press Calculate to see the tip, total and per-person amount.
Tipping customs vary by country and change over time. These figures are estimates for planning only — always follow the local norm and check whether a service charge is already on the bill.
Tipping the person at your door
Food delivery sits in an awkward spot: the app often suggests a tip, but the person who brings your order is usually a gig worker paid per drop, not a restaurant employee. A few dollars or roughly 10 percent is a common courtesy, especially in bad weather or for a long trip. The calculator lets you see that amount in local currency before you confirm the order.
Distance and conditions matter
Food delivery tipping runs about 10 to 20 percent, and the right amount shifts with effort. A short trip in good weather sits at the lower end; a long drive in rain or snow, or an apartment with no elevator, deserves the higher end. The app often suggests an amount, but you can adjust it to reflect the actual conditions.
Because the percentage should flex with the situation, the calculator lets you enter any rate rather than locking you to one number. Think of 15 percent as the middle and move up for hard deliveries.
Why delivery tipping exists
Delivery drivers are usually paid low base pay and rely on tips, so a tip is the expected norm in the US and similar markets. If you order often from the same place, tipping toward the higher end keeps your driver motivated. In some countries delivery tips are less common, so follow the local habit when traveling.
Worked example
A $42 order delivered 4 km in rain, tipped at 20 percent.
| Order | $42.00 |
| Tip at 20% | $8.40 |
| Total | $50.40 |
Bad weather and distance justify the higher end of the range.
Frequently asked questions
How much to tip for a long delivery?
Lean toward 20 percent for long distance, bad weather, or hard-to-reach buildings.
What is the normal delivery tip?
10 to 20 percent, with 15 percent a common middle.
The app suggests a tip — should I use it?
You can, or adjust it. The suggestion is a default, not a rule; raise it for tough deliveries.
Is delivery tipping the same worldwide?
Common in the US and similar markets; less so in places where delivery staff earn full wages.