Food delivery job in Krakow
Glovo · Uber Eats · Wolt · Bolt Food · Pyszne · Stuart · help with paperwork
Online registration · Flexible schedule · Partner: 8+ years, 11 offices in Poland
~800 k
residents
6
platforms
Fri–Sun
weekly peak
Megacity
city type
Krakow has no dead season: 800,000 residents, the largest student population in Poland, and tourists year-round keep demand consistently high. The academic year lifts the evenings, spring and summer add tourist traffic, and December ranks among the strongest months in the whole industry. It also has more couriers than any other Polish city, so for a newcomer, learning the layout pays off faster here than anywhere else.
Restaurants are spread unevenly, and that's the key thing to know: Stare Miasto and Kazimierz are the densest but also the most crowded with pedestrians. Beyond them, Podgorze, Zablocie, Krowodrza and Nowa Huta each have their own set of venues and customers. Addresses range from townhouse flats to offices and dorms.
What to know — Krakow
Best hours
Lunch from 12 to 14 and dinner from 18 to 22 bring most orders.
Weather edge
Rain and winter cold reduce courier numbers and increase your earnings per hour.
Transport
A bicycle handles the old town and traffic better than any car here.
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
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.
Can you work without speaking Polish?
Yes — most apps support English, Russian and Ukrainian. Contact with restaurants is usually limited to showing the order number, and customers only see the delivery address. A few simple Polish phrases help at pickup but are not required. Fleet-partner support also operates in Russian and Ukrainian.
Which transport is best for courier work?
In big city centres a bike beats a car because of traffic and paid parking zones. A scooter is the middle ground when you want to work the peak hours. A car pays off on the outskirts and with heavy shop orders. An e-scooter works well in compact centres over short distances.
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.
Is it safe to work in the evening?
Evenings are the most profitable part of the day and most couriers ride shift after shift without a single incident. Phone numbers are hidden on both sides and all contact goes through the app, so the customer never sees your number. Cash is the real risk: hand your takings in during the shift instead of carrying them around until the end of the day. Settlement-partner support runs 7 days a week in Polish, English, Ukrainian, Russian and Turkish.
From form to first order — 4 steps
1
Leave your details with the partner
First, register with our partner. The partner will help you with documents and connection to delivery services.
✓ 6,100+ couriers settle with the partner every week · 8+ years on the market · 11 offices in Poland
✓ 6,100+ couriers settle with the partner every week · 8+ years on the market · 11 offices in Poland
Register
The form opens alongside
2
Step two: the app
Do not put it off — 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
Register
Uber Eats
Register
Wolt
Register
Pyszne
Nothing else to do — download the app and wait for a call.
Get it onGoogle PlayDownload on theApp Store
Bolt Food
Register
Stuart
Register
4
Done!
Krakow — start today