~290 k
residents
6
platforms
Fri–Sun
weekly peak
Industrial city
city type

Katowice runs on two gears at once: office towers and universities in the centre, industry and satellite towns all around. The result is a stronger midday than in most Polish cities, as offices order lunch in bulk and on schedule. From October, tens of thousands of returning students thicken the evenings, while summer holidays slow things down.

The densest cluster of restaurants sits around the Rynek, ulica Mariacka, and the office district by the station. You'll deliver to Osiedle Tysiaclecia, Ligota, Zaleze, Brynow and Koszutka, with plenty of addresses in offices and dorms. Shopping centres and the Strefa Kultury add extra traffic on event days.

What to know — Katowice

Best hours

Weekday lunches 12-14 are strongest, plus Friday and Saturday evenings.

Weather edge

Rain and winter cold thin out couriers, so your orders multiply.

Transport

Car covers Silesian sprawl best, bicycle works fine in the centre.

Katowice for couriers: where, how and when

By car around the conurbation — the DTŚ.

The Drogowa Trasa Średnicowa (31 km from Gliwice to Katowice) has 26 junctions and runs through the city centres, while the A4 motorway has only 6 on a similar stretch. For car deliveries around the conurbation, the DTŚ is usually more convenient.

Mariacka on foot only.

Ul. Mariacka is a pedestrian street, so you can only reach its bars and restaurants by bike or on foot — leave your car on one of the side streets.

City bikes across the metropolis.

Metrorower has more than 7,000 bikes in 40 municipalities of the metropolis (the full season starts on 1 March) — handy if you commute to your zone from a neighbouring town.

Where most addresses are.

Osiedle Tysiąclecia is the most densely populated part of Katowice, with about 10,000 residents per km². Murcki is the largest district, but it is mostly forest and there are few orders there.

When it gets crowded.

Concerts and events at Spodek and NOSPR can jam the area around the Ziętek roundabout and the Strefa Kultury even midweek. In early August OFF Festival draws crowds to Dolina Trzech Stawów.

Pick the ride that fits your delivery day

Pick whatever vehicle you find most comfortable.

Bicycle

Beats a car downtown and never needs a space

E-bike

Lighter pedalling, more distance than a bike

E-scooter

Nips between cars and takes up no room

Scooter

Sweet spot between bike and car

Moped

You'll get further than on a kick scooter

Car

Heavy baskets, well past the centre

What you need to start delivering

Thermal bag

Yours to buy from the partner

Powerbank

You buy it yourself

Transport

Rental via the settlement partner, or bring yours

From sign-up to first delivery

1

Online registration

A short form online — a few minutes and you're done.
2

Talk to the partner

You get help with documents, then the contract is signed.
3

Connect the apps

Your profile works in the apps, so orders can come in.
4

Start delivering

Pick your hours and start earning.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a city bike scheme in Katowice?
Yes. Metrorower has more than 7,000 bikes in 40 municipalities of the metropolis, including Katowice; the full season starts on 1 March.
Which road should I use to drive around the Silesian conurbation?
Usually the Drogowa Trasa Średnicowa (DTŚ): it has 26 junctions and runs through the city centres from Gliwice to Katowice.
Where in Katowice are orders busiest?
Osiedle Tysiąclecia is the most densely populated area, and the centre (Śródmieście) has the most restaurants. Murcki is mostly forest, so there are few orders there.
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.
Do you need a powerbank while working?
A powerbank is essential — apps with GPS drain your phone in 3–4 hours. Without a working phone you cannot accept orders or reach addresses. Pick a model with at least 10 000 mAh and fast charging. Keep a spare cable in your bag.
Can you rent a vehicle instead of buying one?
Yes — the settlement partner rents out e-bikes from 210 zł per week (Warsaw, Poznań, Wrocław, Łódź, Bydgoszcz, Tricity) and an electric delivery car from 150 zł per week in Warsaw. Servicing, tyres, inspections, OC and AC cover and a replacement car in case of breakdown are all included. The rate depends on the city, and an advisor checks availability when you register. It's a sensible way in if you'd rather not buy your own vehicle straight away.
What should you do if your vehicle breaks down or you crash mid-delivery?
Look after yourself first and call for help if you need it — the order can wait. Then message app support: the job gets cancelled or handed to another courier, and on Glovo you can ask a second courier to collect the food for you. Don't log out — platform insurance only covers you while you are online. If you rent your vehicle from the settlement partner, servicing and a replacement car are included in the rental.
Can you choose orders or are they assigned randomly?
Each platform works differently. Wolt and Bolt Food show the order before you accept — you can decline if it is too far or pays too low. Glovo auto-assigns orders while you are online — in your city from 5 October 2026 with no slot to book, you simply go online.

How to start working as a courier

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  1. 1
    Fill in one formName, phone, city, vehicle and the apps you want to work in. About 2 minutes.
  2. 2
    Registration in the appsWe’ll register you with Glovo. Uber Eats, Wolt, Pyszne, Bolt Food — we’ll guide you step by step in the form.
  3. 3
    Contract and payoutsThe settlement partner prepares the contract and sets up payouts. A consultant will help if anything is unclear.
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