Uber Eats Commission Rate for Restaurants

Uber Eats is the second-largest delivery platform in the United States and one of the most widely used by restaurant operators worldwide. Like its competitors, Uber Eats uses a tiered commission model — but it also offers a self-delivery option that can substantially reduce the rate you pay. Understanding how each tier works, the distinction between Uber Eats’ commission and its separate service fees, and how the Uber One subscriber program affects your per-order economics is essential for managing delivery costs.

This guide breaks down the Uber Eats commission rate structure for 2026, covering all three plan tiers, self-delivery rates, pickup commissions, Uber One’s impact, and how Uber Eats compares to DoorDash and Grubhub. Whether you are evaluating Uber Eats for the first time or auditing your current rate, this is the comprehensive reference you need to understand exactly what the platform costs.

Uber Eats Commission Rate by Plan Tier

Uber Eats structures its restaurant partnerships into three tiers. Each tier determines the base delivery commission, the self-delivery rate, pickup commission, and Uber One eligibility:

These commission rates are applied to the order subtotal — the total cost of food and beverages before taxes, tips, and customer-facing delivery charges. Tips go directly to the driver and are excluded from the commission calculation.

How Each Uber Eats Plan Works

Lite (15% commission). The Lite plan offers the lowest delivery commission but comes with a smaller delivery area and no Uber One eligibility. This plan is designed for restaurants that want a marketplace presence without paying a premium rate — typically those with strong direct ordering channels or those in dense urban areas where a limited delivery radius still captures a large customer base. Lite plan restaurants also have access to self-delivery at 6%, the lowest rate available on the platform.

Plus (25% commission). The Plus plan is the most common Uber Eats tier for restaurant partners. It offers a larger delivery area and includes Uber One eligibility, giving the restaurant access to Uber’s most active subscribers. Plus plan restaurants can use Uber’s delivery network at 25% or self-deliver at 15%, making it a flexible option for restaurants that want to blend platform delivery with their own drivers.

Premium (30% commission). The Premium plan provides maximum marketplace visibility, the largest delivery radius, and priority placement in search results. It includes full Uber One eligibility and the same 15% self-delivery rate as the Plus plan. This tier makes sense for restaurants with high margins that want to maximize order volume and are willing to pay the highest commission to achieve it.

Self-Delivery: Uber Eats’ Biggest Commission Reducer

Unlike DoorDash and Grubhub, Uber Eats offers a self-delivery option where restaurants use their own drivers to fulfill orders placed through the Uber Eats marketplace. Self-delivery orders carry a significantly reduced commission because Uber is not providing delivery logistics — only marketplace access, order management, and payment processing.

Self-delivery commission rates: Approximately 6% on the Lite plan and 15% on the Plus and Premium plans. The exact rate depends on your agreement, but self-delivery always costs less than using Uber’s driver network.

When self-delivery makes sense: Restaurants that already employ delivery drivers, operate in a compact delivery zone, or want to control the customer delivery experience benefit most from self-delivery. The commission savings can be substantial — on a $38 order, the difference between 25% commission and 15% self-delivery is $3.80 per order. Over 450 orders per month, that difference is $1,710.

When self-delivery does not make sense: Restaurants without existing delivery staff, those in spread-out suburban areas, or high-volume locations where hiring and managing drivers would exceed the commission savings should use Uber’s delivery network instead.

How Uber One Affects Your Commission

Uber One is Uber’s cross-platform subscription program that gives members benefits across Uber rides and Uber Eats, including free delivery on eligible restaurant orders. Restaurants on Plus and Premium plans are Uber One-eligible, while Lite plan restaurants are not.

Uber One does not change your base commission rate, but it affects order economics in two ways:

Higher order frequency. Uber One subscribers order more often and tend to spend more per order than non-subscribers. Access to this customer pool can increase your total delivery revenue even though the per-order commission stays the same.

Delivery fee subsidies. When an Uber One subscriber places an order, the customer’s delivery fee is waived. Uber may pass a portion of that delivery subsidy cost to the restaurant as a separate payout deduction. This charge is distinct from the base commission and can be difficult to identify on payout statements because it is not always labeled consistently.

For a comprehensive look at how all major platforms structure their commissions and fees, see our guide on how delivery platform commissions work.

Commission vs. Service Fee: Understanding the Distinction

Uber Eats separates its charges into two categories that restaurant operators sometimes confuse:

Commission. The percentage charged on the order subtotal for marketplace access, customer acquisition, and (if applicable) delivery logistics. This is the 15%, 25%, or 30% rate that depends on your plan tier.

Service fee. A separate charge that covers payment processing, fraud prevention, and platform operations. The service fee is typically 2.5% to 3.0% of the transaction total and is applied in addition to the commission. Some restaurants mistakenly view the commission as the total cost without accounting for the separate service fee.

Understanding this distinction is important because the effective cost per order is always the commission plus the service fee plus any additional deductions for marketing, Uber One subsidies, and refund adjustments. To learn more about the fees that often go unnoticed, see our guide on hidden delivery fees most restaurants miss, or our line-by-line breakdown of how to read an Uber Eats statement.

Example: True Cost of an Uber Eats Order

Common Mistakes with Uber Eats Commission Rates

Confusing commission with service fee. The most frequent mistake is treating the 15%, 25%, or 30% commission as the total cost. The separate service fee of 2.5–3.0% is charged on top of the commission, and additional deductions for marketing, Uber One subsidies, and refunds push the effective rate even higher. Always calculate total deductions, not just the commission.

Overlooking the self-delivery option. Many restaurants do not realize that Uber Eats offers self-delivery at a significantly reduced commission rate. If you already have delivery drivers, self-delivery through Uber Eats can save 10 percentage points per order compared to using Uber’s delivery network on the Plus plan.

Assuming Uber One orders are free revenue. While Uber One subscribers order more frequently, each order may carry additional subsidy deductions. Restaurants that view Uber One simply as “more orders” without tracking the per-order subsidy cost may overestimate their net revenue from subscriber orders.

Not comparing effective rates across platforms. Some restaurants default to Uber Eats without comparing the effective rate (after all fees) to DoorDash, Grubhub, or regional platforms. The base commission rates are similar across platforms, but differences in service fees, subscriber subsidies, and marketing costs can make one platform meaningfully cheaper than another for your specific order mix.

Accepting all refund deductions without review. Uber Eats automatically deducts customer refund costs from restaurant payouts, but not all refunds are the restaurant’s responsibility. Platform-side errors and delivery failures should be absorbed by Uber. For a breakdown of which refund deductions are disputable and how to identify them, see our guide on Uber Eats refund adjustments explained.

Uber Eats Commission Rate vs. Competitors

Uber Eats’ key competitive advantage is its self-delivery option, which no other major platform offers as comprehensively. Restaurants with existing delivery infrastructure can use Uber Eats as a marketplace and order management platform at a fraction of the full commission cost. In contrast, DoorDash offers the largest customer base, and Grubhub provides more granular marketing visibility tiers.