McDonald’s Delivery Prices 2026: McDelivery vs Pickup & Fees

See Why McDelivery Costs More Before You Pay

McDonald’s delivery prices can be higher than pickup before delivery fees are added. Use the breakdown below to identify every charge, compare the same cart and choose the lower-cost or more convenient option.

Main price answer No fixed national McDelivery price Each restaurant determines its own menu prices. Delivery items may cost more than the same pickup items.

Possible charges Food markup + four fee types Delivery fee, service fee, small-order fee and government retail delivery fee may appear, plus tax and tip.

Lowest-cost choice Pickup usually costs less No delivery, service, small-order or courier-tip cost is added to a standard pickup order.

Best convenience McDelivery in the app Eligible food and drink purchases can earn points, and eligible Rewards can be redeemed.

Minimum order No general minimum A small-order fee can still apply below a local subtotal threshold. Some promotions require a minimum spend.

Menu availability Full menu, with exceptions Soft-serve cones are excluded from delivery. Other products may be unavailable by store, time or address.

Breakfast delivery Local breakfast hours apply Breakfast often ends around 10:30 or 11:00 AM, but the selected restaurant controls its hours and menu.

What to do now Compare two final carts Use the same restaurant, address, items and sizes. Compare checkout totals—not homepage menu prices.

McDonald’s delivery prices 2026 comparison showing pickup costs versus McDelivery menu prices and fees — Pickup usually has fewer cost layers. McDelivery can include a higher food subtotal, delivery fee, service fee, small-order fee, tax and optional tip.

Which Ordering Option Should You Choose?

Choose Pickup

Best for: lowest total and pickup-only value pricing.

No delivery fee
No service fee
No courier tip
McValue pickup pricing may apply

Choose App McDelivery

Best for: delivery plus McDonald’s Rewards functions.

Earn on eligible food and drinks
Redeem one eligible reward
Some app deals may apply
Track the order in the app

Choose a Partner App

Best for: a current Uber Eats, DoorDash or Grubhub promotion.

Check first-order codes
DashPass works only in DoorDash
Uber One works only in Uber Eats
No direct Rewards redemption

Compare Before Choosing

Best for: exact McDonald’s delivery prices near you.

Use the same restaurant
Use the same items and sizes
Check the small-order fee
Compare the final total

McDonald’s Delivery Price List: Every Cost Layer

Pickup total = pickup food price + customizations + tax Usually lower

Delivery total = delivery food price + delivery fee + service fee + small-order fee + retail delivery fee + tax + tip Convenience total

Cost	Pickup	McDelivery	What determines it?	Can you avoid it?
Food price	Local pickup menu price	May be higher than pickup	Restaurant, order method and product availability	Choose pickup or compare another nearby store
Delivery fee	Not charged	Varies	Restaurant, address and nearby courier availability	Use pickup or check a qualifying partner benefit
Service fee	Not charged	Percentage of pre-discount subtotal	Order subtotal before discounts	Usually not removable on an eligible delivery order
Small-order fee	Not charged	Below a local subtotal threshold	Food subtotal	Add enough useful items to cross the shown threshold
Retail delivery fee	Not charged	Location dependent	State or local government requirement	Not normally removable if legally required
Sales tax	May apply	May apply	Local tax rules and taxable total	No
Courier tip	Not applicable	Optional	User selection	User controlled

No official national cost per mile: McDonald’s does not publish a flat McDelivery mileage rate. The calculator near the bottom estimates your effective delivery premium per mile from your own cart.

What Each McDonald’s Delivery Fee Actually Means

Delivery fee

Courier-availability charge

Changes with: restaurant, delivery location and nearby courier availability.

Check: it can differ after changing the delivery address.

Service fee

Percentage-based order charge

Calculation basis: pre-discount food subtotal.

Important: a coupon can lower the food total without proportionally changing every fee.

Small-order fee

Low-subtotal charge

Applies when: the order subtotal is below the displayed threshold.

Remove it: add enough useful food to reach the threshold.

Retail delivery fee

Government-imposed fee

Source: state or local government.

Availability: only in locations where the fee is legally required.

No general minimum

You can place a small order

A general McDelivery minimum is not required.

A small-order fee may still make a tiny cart poor value.

Promotion minimum

Offers can require more

Individual promotions can require a minimum food subtotal.

Tax, tip and fees normally do not count toward the promotional minimum.

Why Did My McDonald’s Delivery Price Increase?

Food subtotal changed The delivery version of the same burger, meal or drink may have a higher menu price.

Restaurant changed Changing the delivery address can change the selected restaurant and its pricing.

Service fee grew A percentage-based fee can rise when the pre-discount subtotal rises.

Small-order fee appeared The food subtotal fell below the local threshold.

Offer was unavailable Certain pickup prices and promotions are not available for every delivery order.

Item became unavailable The terms allow updated totals when products, prices or availability change.

Compare item prices first

Check whether the delivery food subtotal is already higher than pickup.

Read every fee line

Separate delivery, service, small-order, retail-delivery, tax and tip.

Check the small-order threshold

Add an item only when you actually need it and it removes more fee than it adds cost.

Check the selected restaurant

A different store can change item pricing, menu availability and delivery fee.

Current 2026 McDonald’s Delivery Promotions

Time-sensitive: checked July 25, 2026. Confirm each code and final discount in the partner app before ordering.

Partner	2026 code	Advertised discount	Minimum	Main conditions
Uber Eats	MCDS2026	Up to $5 off	$20 before tax and fees	First Uber Eats McDonald’s order; one use; listed through December 31, 2026
DoorDash	TRYMCD	$5 off	More than $15	New DoorDash customer; participating restaurants; listed through December 31, 2026
Grubhub	MCDS26	$10 off	$15 before tax, tip and fees	First-time Grubhub user; one use; listed through December 31, 2026

A large promotion can beat app McDelivery on one order, but compare the final partner total after higher menu prices and fees. Promotions do not guarantee pickup-equivalent pricing.

McDonald’s App vs Website vs Delivery Partners

Ordering route	Menu and fees	McDonald’s Rewards	Membership benefit	Support route
McDelivery in McDonald’s app	Delivery pricing and fees apply	Earn and redeem on eligible orders	DashPass/Uber One do not automatically apply here	Identify Uber Eats or DoorDash in Track Order or the email receipt
McDonald’s delivery website	Delivery pricing and fees apply	Does not earn app points	Check the provider used at checkout	Contact the delivery provider
Uber Eats app	Uber Eats menu prices and fees	No direct McDonald’s Rewards redemption	Uber One applies only inside Uber Eats	Uber Eats support
DoorDash app	DoorDash menu prices and fees	No direct McDonald’s Rewards redemption	DashPass applies only inside DoorDash	DoorDash support
Grubhub app	Grubhub menu prices and fees	No direct McDonald’s Rewards redemption	Grubhub-specific benefits and promotions	Grubhub support

Accepted McDonald’s app payment methods

✓ Major payment cardsVisa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards issued by a U.S. bank.

✓ Digital walletsApple Pay and Google Pay can appear when a supported card is registered.

✓ Other app optionsPayPal and Venmo are supported for Mobile Order & Pay.

! Arch Card limitationAn Arch Card cannot currently be registered as an app mobile-order payment method.

McDelivery Rewards, Deals and Points

Eligible purchases Earn 100 points per $1 Eligible food and drink spending in app McDelivery earns points after Rewards enrollment.

Point timing Allow up to 48 hours Delivery-order points are deposited after the delivery is complete.

Reward redemption Add one reward to McDelivery Select the eligible reward and choose “Add to McDelivery order.”

Some deals available Store and timing decide Not every pickup deal works for delivery. The offer must appear in the selected app order.

Amounts that do not earn points

Taxes and surcharges

Sales tax, bag fees, bottle fees and other surcharges are excluded.

Delivery-related fees

Delivery fee, service fee and small-order fee do not earn points.

Courier tip

The delivery tip is not qualifying Rewards spending.

If an eligible order is cancelled before a driver is assigned, no points are earned and a redeemed reward should return as active.

McDonald’s Breakfast Delivery Prices

User question	Direct answer	What to check
Can McDonald’s breakfast be delivered?	Yes, when the selected restaurant offers breakfast and delivery at that time.	Delivery address, restaurant and breakfast window
When does breakfast delivery stop?	Often around 10:30 or 11:00 AM local time, but hours vary.	The live McDelivery menu
Are breakfast delivery prices higher?	They may be higher than pickup prices, with delivery fees added.	Compare the same sandwich, Hash Browns and drink
Why is an item missing?	The store, time, kitchen capacity or delivery menu can limit availability.	Try another participating location or pickup method
Does the $4 breakfast deal apply?	The nationally advertised McValue price excludes delivery.	Only use a delivery offer that appears in the app

Breakfast cutoff matters: items can disappear from the delivery menu while the user is building the cart if the restaurant switches to lunch.

What Is Available on the McDonald’s Delivery Menu?

Normally available

Most current menu categories

Burgers, chicken, McNuggets, Fries, drinks, breakfast during local hours, Happy Meals and desserts may appear.

Official exception

Soft-serve cones

The delivery FAQ excludes soft-serve cones from the otherwise broad delivery menu.

Other exclusions

Location-specific availability

Other products, sizes, deals or limited items can be excluded by restaurant, daypart or stock.

How to Check McDonald’s Delivery Prices Near You

Open Order in the McDonald’s app

Switch the order method from Pickup to McDelivery.

Enter the exact delivery address

The app will confirm availability and show participating restaurants for that address.

Note the selected restaurant

Changing the address can change the restaurant, menu prices and fee amount.

Build the delivery cart

Select the exact item, meal, size, drink, sauce and customization.

Record the delivery checkout

Note food subtotal, delivery fee, service fee, small-order fee, tax and tip.

Switch to pickup and rebuild it

Use the same restaurant and the same food to calculate the true delivery premium.

Best comparison rule: same restaurant + same items + same sizes + same date + same customizations.

McDonald’s Delivery Prices in the UK or Trinidad

McDonald’s delivery price UK

This article covers the U.S. system. UK menu prices, currency, taxes, delivery partners and promotions differ.

Use: the official UK McDonald’s app or the UK delivery partner checkout.

McDonald’s delivery Trinidad prices

Trinidad menu prices, currency, restaurant participation and delivery systems differ from the U.S.

Use: the local McDonald’s or local delivery-platform menu.

Country-specific search terms should not be answered with converted U.S. prices. Check the actual local restaurant and local currency.

McDelivery Problems: Use the Correct Fix

Problem	What to do first	Who handles it?
Order is late	Open Track Order and identify the delivery provider	Uber Eats or DoorDash
Order never arrived	Check the vendor at the bottom of the email receipt	Uber Eats or DoorDash
Items are missing or incorrect	Keep the receipt and contact the named provider	Uber Eats or DoorDash
Promotion did not apply	Check the email receipt and provider name	Uber Eats, DoorDash or Grubhub
Need to change the order	Placed orders cannot be edited; attempt cancellation	The delivery provider
Need to change address	Open Track Order and contact the assigned provider	Uber Eats or DoorDash
Need to contact the courier	Use Track Order after a driver is assigned	The assigned courier
Placed directly in a partner app	Use that app’s cancellation, refund or support process	Uber Eats, DoorDash or Grubhub
Unauthorized charge	Contact your bank immediately and change the account password	Your bank and account support

Official delivery-support numbers

Uber Eats

App McDelivery order, non-delivery, missing items, courier or receipt issue.

866-987-3744

DoorDash

App McDelivery order, non-delivery, missing items, courier or receipt issue.

833-510-0332

Grubhub

Direct Grubhub McDonald’s order or promotion/discount receipt review.

877-866-4482

Before calling: open the email receipt or Track Order and identify the provider. McDonald’s prepares the food, but Uber Eats, DoorDash or Grubhub handles delivery support.

Related McDonald’s Price Guides

McValue and Dollar Menu Check which advertised value prices are pickup-only and compare them with delivery. Menu Calories Calculate the food side of a delivery order before adding drinks and sauces. Big Mac Price Compare sandwich, meal, local pickup and delivery-price considerations. McChicken Price Compare the Under-$3 pickup status with delivery menu pricing and Meal Deals.

Official McDonald’s Actions

The fee rules and troubleshooting steps are explained above. Use these official pages for the final address, live price, current offer or support action.

Open McDelivery Check current delivery availability and official ordering options. Read McDelivery FAQs Fee definitions, menu exclusions, Rewards, tracking and support routes. Review Delivery Terms Restaurant pricing, pre-discount service fee, cancellations and Rewards exclusions. Check Partner Promotions Current Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub McDonald’s delivery offers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does McDonald’s delivery cost in 2026?

There is no fixed national McDelivery price. The delivery food price may be higher than pickup, and delivery, service, small-order, retail-delivery, tax and tip charges can affect the final total.

Why are McDonald’s delivery menu prices higher?

Each restaurant independently determines its prices. The same item can have a different price when the restaurant or order method changes.

Does McDonald’s charge a delivery fee?

A delivery fee can apply. McDonald’s says the amount varies by restaurant based on factors such as the delivery location and nearby courier availability.

How is the McDelivery service fee calculated?

The service fee is percentage based. McDonald’s delivery terms state that it is calculated from the pre-discount order subtotal.

Can I remove the McDonald’s small-order fee?

Yes. The fee applies below a local subtotal threshold and can be removed by adding enough items to reach the threshold shown in the cart.

Is there a minimum McDelivery order?

There is no general minimum order amount. A small-order fee can still apply, and individual promotions may require a minimum subtotal.

Can I earn Rewards points on McDelivery?

Eligible food and drink spending earns points when McDelivery is ordered through the McDonald’s app. Delivery points can take up to 48 hours after completion to appear.

Do delivery fees earn McDonald’s Rewards points?

No. Sales tax, delivery fee, service fee, small-order fee and delivery tip are not qualifying Rewards spending.

Can I use a McDonald’s reward on delivery?

An eligible reward can be added to a McDelivery order inside the McDonald’s app. Rewards cannot be redeemed directly on DoorDash or Uber Eats orders.

Are all McDonald’s items available for delivery?

The delivery FAQ says the broad menu is available except soft-serve cones. Other exclusions can still apply by location, time, stock or restaurant.

Can I change a McDelivery order after placing it?

No. A placed order cannot be modified. Attempt cancellation through the delivery provider, then place a new order if cancellation succeeds.

Who do I contact for a missing or undelivered order?

Check the provider name in Track Order or at the bottom of the email receipt. Contact Uber Eats at 866-987-3744 or DoorDash at 833-510-0332.

Does McDonald’s publish a delivery cost per mile?

No. There is no official national mileage rate. Use the calculator below to divide your actual delivery premium by your delivery distance.

McDonald’s Delivery Cost Calculator

Compare Your Exact Pickup and Delivery Carts

Enter the amounts shown at checkout. The tool calculates the final totals, delivery premium, effective markup, estimated premium per mile and eligible Rewards points.

Pickup food subtotal ($)

Delivery food subtotal ($)

Sales tax rate (%)

Delivery fee ($)

Service fee ($)

Small-order fee ($)

Retail delivery fee ($)

Courier tip ($)

Delivery distance in miles

Estimated Rewards points use the delivery food subtotal only. Tax, delivery fee, service fee, small-order fee, retail-delivery fee and tip are excluded.

How This Guide Was Verified

Official pricing terms

Used for restaurant-controlled prices, delivery markups, service-fee basis, cancellations and Rewards exclusions.

Official McDelivery FAQs

Used for fee definitions, minimum-order rules, menu exclusions, tracking and support contacts.

Official delivery page

Used for current 2026 Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub promotions.

Label policy: this article does not publish a fake national delivery fee, markup percentage, price per mile or universal menu price. Dynamic costs are labeled local and must be checked at checkout.

MacMenus.us is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by McDonald’s Corporation, Uber Eats, DoorDash or Grubhub. Delivery prices, menu availability, promotions, fees, taxes, Rewards and support processes can change by restaurant, address, platform and date. Confirm the selected restaurant, delivery provider, promotion terms and final checkout total before ordering.