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How to become a Glovo, Wolt and Bolt Food courier in 2026 — from zero, step by step
July 5, 20267-minute readPodpin Research Team
TL;DRFood delivery is one of the fastest ways to start earning — no license, no car wrapping, often without opening your own business. All you need is a smartphone, a vehicle (bike, scooter or car) and a thermal bag. We show exactly what you need, how to start on Glovo, Wolt or Bolt Food step by step, and how much you can realistically earn.
What you need to start
Getting into delivery is simpler than passenger transport — there aren't many requirements:
- Age 18+ and a smartphone with internet. The courier app runs on your phone — it's your main work tool.
- A vehicle — your own or rented. Bike, e-scooter, scooter or car. In city centers a bike/scooter is often faster than a car. Renting a bike or scooter starts roughly from ~120 zł/week.
- A thermal bag and a form of cooperation. The bag keeps the food's temperature. You can settle via a partner (no business needed) — the most common choice — or on your own business (DG).
You don't have to open a business. Most couriers work via a settlement partner: you sign a contract and the partner handles the formalities and taxes. No sanitary booklet, no license, no cash register on your side.
How to start — step by step
The whole sign-up is quick — you can often start within a few days. The order of steps:
- Pick a platform and a cooperation form. Register directly with Glovo / Wolt / Bolt Food, or via a settlement partner (if you don't want to open a business). Have your data and an ID ready.
- Choose and prep the vehicle. Decide: bike/scooter (city, short trips) or car (bigger range, weather). No vehicle? Consider renting — you'll also find delivery cars on Podpin.
- Get the bag, activate the account and go. After verification you get app access. Turn on availability, take your first orders and learn the city — over time you'll know where and when the most orders are.
Start during peak hours. Do your first shifts in the evenings and on weekends — that's when there are the most orders and bonuses, so you'll get going faster and see your real per-hour earnings.
How much you can earn
Courier earnings are flexible and depend heavily on city, hours and order count. Roughly, for 2026:
- Glovo — roughly ~40 zł/hour on average. At a realistic 40–50 hours a week that's roughly ~2,000–2,500 zł of weekly revenue (before costs). The result depends on efficiency and zone.
- Wolt — roughly ~20–40 zł/hour. The range is wide — the specific rate depends on city, time and bonuses.
- Evenings and weekends pay best. That's when there are the most orders and multipliers. For a detailed earnings breakdown across apps and cities, see how much a courier really earns.
Earnings aren't revenue. From the app amounts subtract fuel/energy, any vehicle rental and taxes. If you're thinking about a delivery car, run the numbers in the car-for-delivery article.
Glovo vs Wolt vs Bolt Food — for starting out
The shortest comparison for a beginner (approximate; check details in the app for your city):
| Feature | Glovo | Wolt | Bolt Food |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | Bike/scooter/car | Bike/scooter/car | Bike/scooter/car |
| No own business | Via a partner | Via a partner | Via a partner |
| Earnings (approx.) | ~40 zł/hr | ~20–40 zł/hr | Depends on city |
| Best time | Evenings, weekends | Evenings, weekends | Evenings, weekends |
Bottom line: the requirements and work model are similar across all three — it's best to register on several at once and take the best available orders, as experienced couriers do.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to what beginner couriers ask:
Do I have to open a business to become a courier?
No. Most couriers work via a settlement partner who handles the formalities and taxes — you don't need to open your own business. You can also drive on your own DG if you prefer.
Which vehicle is best for deliveries?
It depends on the city. In a dense center a bike or scooter is often faster and cheaper; over longer distances and in bad weather a car is better. No vehicle — you can rent one (bike/scooter from ~120 zł/week, delivery cars too).
How much does a Glovo / Wolt courier earn in 2026?
Roughly Glovo ~40 zł/hr, Wolt ~20–40 zł/hr — but that's revenue, not net earnings, and it depends heavily on city, hours and bonuses. See the real breakdown in the courier-earnings article.
Do I need a sanitary booklet or a license?
Usually not. Delivery doesn't require a passenger-transport license or vehicle wrapping, and working via a partner keeps formalities to a minimum. Confirm the specific requirements in your chosen app/with the partner.
When are there the most orders?
Evenings and weekends — the peak hours with the most orders and bonuses. Starting at those times, you'll see sensible per-hour earnings faster.
Prefer a delivery car? Find one on Podpin
On Podpin you can compare cars for delivery (Glovo, Wolt, Bolt Food) and for taxi across Poland: transparent rental terms and reviews. If a bike isn't enough, take a car and extend your range.
Figures are approximate for 2026. Requirements, the cooperation model and earnings (including Glovo ~40 zł/hr, Wolt ~20–40 zł/hr, bike/scooter rental from ~120 zł/week) vary by city and platform and change over time — this is revenue, not net earnings. Confirm details and current terms in the Glovo / Wolt / Bolt Food app or with a settlement partner. This article is informational.