Tip 15–20% for a standard Grubhub order, with a minimum of $4–5 on small orders. For large orders, bad weather, or long distances, tip 20–25%. Your driver keeps 100% of your tip — Grubhub does not take a cut.
Grubhub is one of the oldest food delivery apps in the US, and its tipping system works similarly to DoorDash and Uber Eats. This guide covers how much to tip your Grubhub driver, when to tip more, and how Grubhub handles tips behind the scenes.
| Situation | Recommended tip |
|---|---|
| Standard order, normal conditions | 15–18% |
| Good service, on time | 18–20% |
| Large or heavy order | 20–25% |
| Bad weather (rain, snow) | 20–25% |
| Long distance delivery | 20–25% |
| Small order (under $20) | Minimum $4–5 |
| Exceptional service | 25%+ |
No. Grubhub drivers keep 100% of the tip you leave. Tips go directly to your driver and are not used by Grubhub to offset base pay. Given that Grubhub's base pay per delivery is modest, tips make up a meaningful portion of driver income on most orders.
Yes — Grubhub drivers see your tip before accepting an order. Like Uber Eats, Grubhub shows drivers the tip upfront. This means a higher tip directly increases the likelihood that an experienced driver accepts your order quickly. Orders with low or no tips may sit unaccepted during busy periods, leading to longer wait times.
Grubhub drivers report that a minimum of $4–5 is appreciated even on small orders, since the effort of picking up and delivering an order is roughly the same regardless of the subtotal.
Grubhub waives delivery fees on orders over $50 from participating restaurants even without a membership. With Grubhub+ ($9.99/month), delivery fees are waived on all eligible orders regardless of order size. As with other memberships, Grubhub+ affects your fees — not the tip you should leave your driver.
Grubhub+ is also available for free to Amazon Prime members — if you have Prime, check your benefits as you may already have access.
Yes. Grubhub allows you to adjust your tip after delivery through the app. You can increase your tip if your driver provided excellent service. As with other platforms, once a tip has been paid out to the driver it generally cannot be reduced.
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