🇦🇺Australia · Grocery Delivery
How much to tip a grocery delivery driver in Australia (2026 Guide)
UnusualCard is fine
Generally nothing; A$2–5 only for very large orders
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Cultural notes
Major Australian grocery delivery is largely carried out by Woolworths and Coles in-house contracted drivers, where tipping is not part of the customer flow and no tip field exists in checkout. Gig-platform grocery (Uber Eats Grocery, DoorDash) does include a tip prompt but most Australians do not use it. A small tip for a driver who carried heavy bags up multiple flights of stairs is appreciated. No tip is needed for routine kerbside drop-offs.
Frequently asked questions
Can I tip the Woolworths driver?
There is no in-app option; some customers offer cash for big or heavy orders, but it is unusual.
Does the delivery fee go to the driver?
Most goes to the platform; drivers are paid per drop.
Tipping other services in Australia
- Sit-down restaurantRound up to nearest A$5–10, or 10% at upmarket venues
- Counter / takeawayNo tip; drop coins in the jar if you want
- CaféDrop coins in the tip jar, or nothing
- BarGenerally nothing; offer to "buy them a drink" for great service
- HousekeepingA$2–5 per night at upscale hotels; nothing at budget
- PorterA$2–5 per bag at upscale hotels; nothing elsewhere
- ConciergeNothing routinely; A$10–20 for a meaningful favour
- TaxiRound up to nearest A$5 or A$10
- RideshareOptional in-app tip A$1–5; most riders leave nothing
- Food deliveryOptional in-app tip A$2–5 for difficult orders
- HairdresserA$5–20 for an excellent cut/colour; many do not tip at all
- SpaNothing routinely; A$10–20 for exceptional treatment
- Tour guideA$10–20 per person full-day; A$2–5 short walking tours
- Tattoo artist10–20% in major-city studios; flat A$20–50 for smaller pieces
- ValetA$2–5 cash on car return
- Airport baggageA$2–5 per bag if a porter assists (rare)
- BuskerA$1–5 in the hat if you stop to listen
- MoversNo cash tip; offer cold drinks, snacks or lunch
- TradespersonNo tip; cup of tea / cold drink is the norm
Last verified: · Sources: lonelyplanet.com