~5 k
residents
1
platform
Fri–Sun
weekly peak
Resort town
city type

Karpacz runs on two seasons at once. In winter, skiers and snowboarders head up under Sniezka; in summer, hikers fill the mountain trails; and between those two waves, things can go genuinely quiet. Fewer than five thousand permanent residents form only the baseline — during school holidays and summer, visitor numbers multiply many times over, and orders climb right along with them.

Couriers pick up food mainly from venues along the main road toward the slopes, delivering to guesthouses and apartments scattered across the hillsides, sometimes right by the lifts. Most addresses here are lodging, so you quickly learn to ask for a reception desk and room number instead of a stairwell.

What to know — Karpacz

Best hours

Winter season: December-February; ski weekends bring record rates.

Weather edge

Summer season: July-August, mountain tourism and Śnieżka.

Transport

Mountain terrain — scooter beats bike; car for guesthouses on slopes.

Vehicles that work for food delivery

Any of these will do, so go with your own preference.

Bicycle

Fastest in the centre, no parking issues

E-bike

The motor helps, so longer runs feel easy

E-scooter

Small, handy, great in busy city streets

Scooter

Between bike and car, with the perks of both

Moped

Wider range than a kick scooter

Car

Heavy orders and runs out to the suburbs

The gear that gets you started on deliveries

Thermal bag

Buy it from the partner

Powerbank

This one's on you

Transport

Ride what you have or rent from the partner

How to start delivering

1

Online registration

Fill in a short online form — takes a few minutes.
2

Talk to the partner

The settlement partner sorts the paperwork and contract.
3

Connect the apps

Accounts set up in the apps — start picking up jobs.
4

Start delivering

Choose your slots and start making money.

Frequently asked questions

How much can you earn as a food delivery courier?
You typically take home 25–55 zł an hour depending on the city, time and weather — that is after deductions, not gross. On Uber Eats in heavy rain or snow it can reach 60–80 zł/h: fewer couriers are out and the orders pile up. Your result depends on how many orders you accept, the distances and the bonuses running in that app. You see the rate for every job in the app before you accept it.
What documents do you need to work as a courier?
Basics: a valid ID or passport, PESEL number, and a Polish bank account for payouts. Non-EU foreigners also need a residence card, work-permit visa or UKR status (for Ukrainians). Cars and scooters require a driver's licence and vehicle papers. The whole verification runs online, usually through a settlement partner.
How does registration work and how long does it take?
You sign up online with a settlement partner — fill in the form, upload your documents, sign the contract. The partner then activates your account in the apps you chose. Bolt Food usually the same day or the next one, Uber Eats within 24–72 hours. With Wolt and Glovo the timing depends on whether your city is currently recruiting couriers — if it is, that's a couple of days. Your advisor checks this before you gather any paperwork.
What taxes and contributions do couriers pay on a civil contract (umowa zlecenie)?
Your settlement partner handles it: it registers you with ZUS, withholds the income tax advance and issues a PIT-11 once the year closes. How much comes off depends on your age and on whether you have another job or student status. The figures you see in the app are gross, so less lands in your account. The sickness contribution is optional, but without it there is no benefit if an injury keeps you off the road. In short: under 26 no income-tax advance is withheld (young person’s relief — no student status needed, 85,528 zł yearly limit); ZUS contributions are waived only for pupils and students under 26 — without that status deductions are roughly 19%, and after 26 income tax is added on top.
How quickly can you start earning after registering?
Bolt Food usually activates the account the same day or the next one, Uber Eats within 24–72 hours. With Wolt and Glovo it all depends on whether the city is recruiting right now. Once you have access to the app you can take your first order the same day. The faster you gather the documents, the sooner you start.
Do you need experience to become a courier?
No experience required. You need a phone, a means of transport, a thermal bag and a basic feel for the city — the app teaches you the rest. The first 1–2 days can feel chaotic (no-lift buildings, confusing addresses), but after a week the routine clicks. Everyone started from zero.
Can you work for several apps at the same time?
Wolt, Uber Eats and Bolt Food combine easily — you accept the best order and pause the others while delivering. Glovo always runs separately because it requires shift booking and penalises missed slots. Multi-apping is the standard courier strategy — it eliminates idle time between jobs.

Four steps and you are on the road

1

Step one: the settlement partner

Step one is our partner. They deal with the documents, the contract and getting your app account live.
✓ 6,100+ couriers settle with the partner every week · 8+ years on the market · 11 offices in Poland
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2

Install the partner's app

As soon as you send the form, download the app and log in with the password from the SMS — it handles your settlements, payouts and advisor contact.Get it onGoogle PlayDownload on theApp Store
3

Register with delivery services

Choose and register with one or more delivery services. You can work with multiple apps at the same time.
Glovo
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4

Done!

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Congratulations! You have completed the registration process. Check your email and phone — verification may take 2–3 days. Once approved, you can start working!
Install the partner's app and log in with the password from the SMS:Get it onGoogle PlayDownload on theApp Store
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