What is delivery driving?

Delivery driving is the lowest-barrier way to start earning money in the UK. Amazon Flex pays £13–£17/hr for flexible 3–4 hour delivery blocks that you book in advance. Just Eat and Deliveroo pay per delivery and let you work whenever you want. Both a car and a bicycle work for food delivery, making this accessible to almost anyone with a vehicle.

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How to start delivery driving in 4 steps

  1. 1
    Sign up to multiple platforms
    Amazon Flex, Deliveroo, and Just Eat all take new drivers regularly. Sign up to all three to maximise your earning opportunities and flexibility.
  2. 2
    Complete your background checks
    Background checks take 3–5 working days. Have your driving licence, vehicle insurance, and bank details ready to speed up the process.
  3. 3
    Work during peak hours
    Lunch (12–2pm) and dinner (6–9pm) are the busiest periods for food delivery. Friday and Saturday evenings are the most lucrative shifts.
  4. 4
    Track every mile for tax relief
    You can claim 45p/mile in HMRC tax relief. On a full week of delivery driving, this can save you £30–£80 per week — significant over a full year.
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Pros and cons

✓ Pros

  • Local work
  • Earn £300–£1,800 per month
  • Start within 3–7 days
  • Startup cost: Free
  • Low effort required

× Cons

  • Requires consistent effort to build
  • Income may be variable initially
  • Competition exists in this space
  • Takes time to reach full earnings
  • Requires self-motivation

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Deliveroo and Just Eat both accept cyclists, and in cities, cyclists can often earn as much as car drivers during peak periods. E-bikes are a game-changer.
New blocks are released at unpredictable times throughout the day. Enable all notifications on the Flex app. The highest-paying blocks go within seconds of appearing.
At £13–£17/hr for Amazon Flex, it's competitive for flexible work. Food delivery is more variable (£8–£15/hr) but offers more flexibility in timing.