~70 k
residents
2
platforms
Fri–Sun
weekly peak
Large city
city type

Suwalki has a reputation as the coldest city in Poland, and it shows in the order volume more than anywhere else. When the temperature drops, people stop going out for food, and the app fills with orders. Summer flips the rhythm: the city heads out to the Suwalki lakes, and afternoons turn lazy. Weekends stay strong all year round.

Restaurants and pickup points cluster tightly in the center, along the main axis and around the market square. Deliveries head out to the large estates ringing downtown and to the lower-rise housing near the river. The city is compact, so a typical run is a few minutes' drive, not an expedition. Near the station and the main commercial strips you'll also find shopping orders from bigger stores, usually heavier than a typical lunch.

What to know — Suwalki

Best hours

Best earnings come Friday to Sunday during lunch and dinner hours.

Weather edge

Cold weather and winter mean more orders and fewer active couriers.

Transport

A car beats a bike here — winters are long and harsh.

Which transport works for food delivery

Ride whatever feels right — the choice is yours.

Bicycle

Short central runs, nothing spent on parking

E-bike

Go further without arriving out of breath

E-scooter

Light and nimble in city traffic

Scooter

Quicker than a bike, nimbler than a car

Moped

Covers more ground than a kick scooter

Car

Heavier baskets, plus drops outside the centre

Your kit before the first delivery run

Thermal bag

The partner has them for sale

Powerbank

Yours to sort out

Transport

Rent from the partner or use your own

Your route to the first order

1

Online registration

Leave your details in the form; it's minutes of work.
2

Talk to the partner

The partner walks you through the forms and the contract.
3

Connect the apps

Your delivery accounts are ready — you can take orders.
4

Start delivering

You decide the hours, then the money follows.

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.
How does the courier rating system work?
Every platform scores your work: acceptance rate, delivery time, customer feedback. A higher rating gives priority when booking slots (especially on Glovo) and unlocks bonuses. Be polite at the door, deliver on time and avoid cancelling accepted orders — your rating will take care of itself.
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.
How do tips work and does the courier keep all of them?
Tips come on top of the delivery fee — Bolt Food states officially that the courier keeps 100%. Wolt also adds tips on top of the payment for the job. Uber Eats is the weak spot: since 2024 customers in Poland effectively have no way to tip through the app. Don't budget around tips — treat them as a nice extra rather than part of your rate.
Does weather affect the number of orders?
It really does. Rain, snow and cold push orders up because people stay home. Many couriers also stop working in bad weather, which means more deliveries for those who go out. Get a proper rain jacket and waterproof phone covers — they pay for themselves in one shift.

How it works, step by step

1

Register with partner

Fill in the form with our settlement partner — they prepare the contract and connect you to the apps.
✓ 6,100+ couriers settle with the partner every week · 8+ years on the market · 11 offices in Poland
Register
New tab — this page stays open
2

The app on your phone

Right after signing up, 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
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!
The app on your phone and log in with the password from the SMS:Get it onGoogle PlayDownload on theApp Store
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