Need something and need it right now? For those of us who love instant gratification, there are stores across the country and services that have combined the convenience of online ordering with the immediacy of shopping brick-and-mortar: same-day delivery.
Table of Contents
- Same-Day Delivery on Everything.
- Same-Day Grocery Delivery.
- Same-Day Restaurant Delivery.
- Same-Day Delivery for Tech.
- Same-Day Delivery for Home.
- Same-Day Delivery for Beauty and Health Products.
- Same-Day Delivery for Clothing.
So What Exactly Is Same-Day Delivery?
A service that allows customers to shop anything from tech gadgets to personal care items and receive them within 24 hours. Same-day delivery has become a rapidly growing option in the e-commerce industry. In fact, more than half (51%) of retailers offer same-day delivery, and 65% plan to offer it within a year. Although same-day delivery is here to stay, this luxury isn’t available to all consumers just yet.
Note that this list isn’t all-inclusive, and availability depends on your location: Call or check online to confirm that your store offers same-day delivery and that these services are available in your area.
Stores and Services With Same-Day Delivery for Everything
Amazon Same-Day Delivery
In more than 8,000 cities nationwide, Amazon Prime customers can get same-day delivery on more than three million items.
This is how it works: Prime members get free delivery by ordering at least $35 worth of items marked with the “FREE Same-Day” icon (orders under $35 cost $2.99 per order). Minimum order requirements may vary by area.
Non-Prime members pay up to $9.99 per order.
Order by 5 p.m. for delivery by 10 p.m. An annual Prime membership is $119 ($59 for students). A monthly Prime membership is $12.99 ($6.49 for students).
Is Amazon Same-Day Delivery Available on Christmas?
No same-day delivery is not offered on certain holidays, including Christmas, Thanksgiving or New Year’s Day.
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Dolly
The Dolly app connects you with a local helper with a truck that will deliver large, bulky items same-day in 36 markets. Services include retail store delivery, apartment moves, business moves, storage moves, Craigslist & OfferUp pickup/drop-offs, junk removal and more! Dolly offers app users complimentary price quotes before scheduling a job. Shop your favorite retailer and get your new couch, custom closet, stove or dishwasher delivered same-day for as low as $68!
Favor
The Favor app lets you hire a runner to deliver anything to you. You’re responsible for paying a $6 delivery fee depending on your location, but they regularly feature deliveries that may be discounted to under $3. Also, there’s a service fee that’s 5% to 16% of the cost of your items, plus a tip for your driver (minimum of $2).
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Postmates
While they’re primarily known for takeout delivery, Postmates delivers goods that satisfy more than just your Pad Thai craving. As the site says, you can get anything “from tacos to Tito’s, textbooks to MacBooks.” The Postmates delivery fee is $5.99-$9.99, though it can go as low as $0.99-$3.99 with some partners. There’s also a service fee, which is a percent of your purchase price that you can confirm at checkout.
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TaskRabbit
Pay a TaskRabbit “tasker” to go shopping for you. This can entail anything from groceries to a new pair of jeans. You’ll pay your tasker by the hour (generally $25+ an hour) for doing your errands. A 15% service fee is also involved, and tipping is encouraged.
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Target
Target offers same-day delivery on groceries, gifts, decor, clothing and more via its partnership with Shipt.
You have the option of paying $99 a year for a membership and getting free same-day deliveries on orders over $35. Or, opt for no membership and pay $9.99 per delivery ($35 minimum still required).
Just shop through the same-day delivery page to see what’s eligible, and check out like normal.
What’s cool about Target’s same-day delivery shopping experience is that you’ll be served relevant Target Circle coupons and other discounts while you shop, so you can seamlessly save.
Walmart
Walmart now offers same-day delivery of groceries and select other items, from toothpaste to gifts. Place your order online at Walmart.com, reserve your time slot and relax! You’ll see which time slots are available when you place your order.
Note that Walmart delivery is different from regular shipping, as items are filled and delivered from local stores — that’s how they get it to you the same day.
You’ll need to pay a fee for this same-day convenience ($7.95 to $9.95 per delivery, depending on time and location). You can also opt to pay an extra $10 on top of that fee for Walmart Express and get your order in under two hours.
Walmart+ members get free unlimited same-day delivery on orders more than $35 (and pay just $5.99 for orders under that amount). An annual membership costs $98 or $12.95 per month. Try it for free, for 30 days. If a Walmart+ member wants to use the two-hour express option, they’ll just pay the additional $10 fee.
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Stores and Services With Same-Day Delivery for Groceries
AmazonFresh
Yep, Amazon again! The e-commerce giant has branched out further with its grocery delivery service AmazonFresh, which is available in more markets than ever thanks to Fresh’s consolidation with Amazon Prime Now. AmazonFresh is available to Amazon Prime members ONLY. And Prime members are eligible to get free same-day deliveries when they satisfy the order minimum of $35. A delivery fee applies for orders that don’t satisfy the minimum. That AmazonFresh delivery fee varies from $4.99 to $9.99, depending on which time you pick.
Orders have a two-hour delivery window. You’ll select your delivery window at checkout.
Also, in select cities, Prime offers same-day delivery for most Whole Foods products during the store’s operating hours. While you will need a Prime account to take advantage of the Whole Foods same-day service. In October 2021, Amazon added a $9.99 fee to all Whole Foods delivery orders.
Instacart
Instacart provides fast delivery for thousands of products from stores, including Whole Foods, Costco, Petco, and Target, plus local grocery chains in most states (including Hawaii). The minimum order value is $10 for same-day delivery, and you’ll pay fees starting at $3.99.
For Instacart Express members, delivery is free on orders more than $35; delivery fees for nonmembers start at $3.99. An annual Instacart Express membership costs $99 (or $9.99 per month). See pricing for more detailed information.
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Shipt
Acquired by Target in late 2017, Shipt offers memberships for $99 per year for unlimited delivery (a shipt pass is $10 per delivery). Shipt works with retailers like Sam’s Club, Target, Costco, and CVS and their fleet of shoppers to give you same-day delivery. With a purchase of at least $35 worth of groceries, customers receive free delivery; orders less than $35 require a $7 delivery fee.
If you use shipt passes, your pass will cover the delivery fee, regardless of the order total. Shipt is in over 5,000 U.S. cities and is constantly launching in new cities, so check here to see if your town is currently covered.
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This service is no longer just delivering takeout orders. DoorDash has expanded its platform to offer delivery for groceries, household goods and personal care. DoorDash launched its same-day grocery delivery with its new DashPass service.
DashPass is a subscription service that allows customers to have unlimited deliveries from thousands of eligible restaurants, grocery stores and convenience stores with no delivery fee on orders over $12. The membership only costs $9.99 monthly, and you can cancel at any time (the first month is free). Nonmembership members’ standard delivery fees vary based on retailers/restaurants. Note that all grocery same-day delivery stores offer contactless delivery or curbside pickup.
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Services With Same-Day Delivery for Restaurant Meals
GrubHub
In the mood for a quick bite to eat? GrubHub delivers food in over 4,000 cities from your favorite fast-food chains, restaurants and local eateries. The delivery fee on orders varies by restaurant. If you want to avoid delivery fees, sign up for GrubHub+, which costs $9.99 per month (you can also get it for FREE via Amazon Prime!). There is also a service fee, a percentage-based fee (usually 5-10%), and a small order fee on orders less than $10.
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Seamless
Seamless serves up the best food from a variety of big chain restaurants and cuisines. It offers full menu options and even allows you to arrange a time to pick up your order. As far as fees, there is a delivery fee that varies by restaurant. There is no service fee. Seamless+ members pay $9.99 monthly for unlimited FREE delivery on orders $12 and over.
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Uber Eats
You probably already use the ride-sharing app, so why not order your food through the platform, too. UberEats gives you access to all of your favorite foods like Italian, Chinese and even ice cream. While this app might be the most popular, there are several fees for its customers. You’ll pay a 15% service fee of your order subtotal, a delivery fee that’s based on the restaurant (location can play a factor, too), and small order fees for orders less than $10.
An Eats Pass is available for customers at $9.99 per month. Subscribers will get FREE delivery and 5% off on eligible orders over $15.
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Stores With Same-Day Delivery for Books and Tech
Best Buy
Best Buy started rolling out same-day delivery in 2015. Same-day delivery orders must be placed before 4 p.m. (by 3 p.m. on Sundays) local time for 9 p.m. delivery and are available seven days a week. The cost varies depending on the product (we were recently charged $5.99 for the delivery of a video game). Plus, you can track the delivery status in real-time from a link in your order confirmation email.
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Stores With Same-Day Delivery for Household Goods
Big Lots
In 2020, Big Lots announced that they would begin same-day delivery in select markets. The retailer partnered with a logistics firm, Pickup, to complete same-day orders. You can also order items using Instacart. Delivery fees start at $10 for smaller orders and can cost up to $95 for larger orders. Orders must be placed before 2 p.m. to be eligible for same-day delivery in select locations.
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Stores With Same-Day Delivery for Health, Beauty and Personal Care
All retailers below are partnered with Instacart to bring your same-day delivery.
CVS Pharmacy
Are you sick and don’t feel like going out to get some medicine? You can have health, personal care, beauty and groceries delivered right to your doorstep with CVS Pharmacy. Prescriptions are not eligible for same-day delivery. You’ll pay $7.99 for a one-hour delivery window and $5.99 for a two or more hour delivery window on orders over $35.
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Rite Aid
This drugstore also has a same-day delivery option. Rite Aid gives you access to thousands of products that can be delivered to you in as fast as one hour. Delivery fees start at $3.99 for same-day delivery orders over $35.
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Sephora
Did you run out of favorite lipstick or concealer? Get new beauty products delivered to you in as fast as an hour or two with Sephora, which offers same-day delivery with various partners. Delivery fees start at $6.95. You cannot spend Beauty Insider points while using the Instacart app for Sephora orders.
The same-day delivery cutoff is usually 5 p.m. local time.
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Walgreens
Of course, Walgreens had to get in on the same-day delivery service, too. You can choose from tens of thousands of products including, beauty, vitamins, medicines and seasonal items. There is no minimum order amount to have your items delivered to you the same day. Customers will pay a delivery fee that varies by store, but most deliveries will have a $7.99 delivery fee. The daily order cutoff is usually 7 p.m.
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Stores and Services With Same-Day Delivery for Clothing and Apparel
Bloomingdale’s
Need a last-minute outfit for a cocktail party? Bloomingdale’s has your back. In more than 500 U.S. locations, customers receive same-day delivery on orders placed by noon, Monday through Sunday. There is an additional $20 delivery fee on top of their standard shipping fee for all orders (Loyallist receives free standard shipping). The same-day delivery service is operated by Doordash. Just note that orders over $500 require a signature upon delivery.
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Dick’s Sporting Goods
Dick’s Sporting Goods offers same-day delivery in over 150 stores in select locations. Delivery fees start at $9.99 for orders more than $35. The same-day delivery service is operated by Instacart. Delivery windows start as early as 9 a.m., and you must order by 2 p.m. for same-day service.
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Macy’s
The popular department store Macy’s launched same-day delivery in 2014 and it’s available in 500 stores across the country. Orders of $25 or more will ship same-day delivery for a fee of $15; for orders under less than $25, the shipping fee is $25.95. Your orders must be placed by noon local time Monday through Sunday for delivery between 2 and 5 p.m.
Remember that orders over $500 require a signature upon delivery. Check here for the status of your same-day delivery. Enter your ZIP code to see if the service (operated by Doordash) is available in your area; it’s not available everywhere.
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Neiman Marcus
As you shop on the Neiman Marcus website, look for the clock icon on product pages, which indicates that an item is available for same-day delivery. Choose same-day delivery at checkout, order by noon, pay the $20 shipping charge and voilà! Your item will arrive at your doorstep. Note that the service is available only Monday through Friday for select zip codes.
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Nordstrom
It’s only available in New York City, but you can now get in-stock items from your local store delivered for a $20 shipping fee at the Nordstrom website. You have to place your order by 4 p.m. for promised delivery by 8 p.m., and orders after 4 p.m. will be delivered the following day, seven days a week.
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Stores With Same-Day Delivery for Random Things
Office Depot & OfficeMax
In need of some new office supplies? Office Depot and OfficeMax have you covered with same-day delivery for $4.95 (via their partner, Shipt). Most products are available to ship with same-day delivery for both residential and business customers. Online orders placed by 5 p.m. local time will receive same-day delivery. Delivery windows start as early as 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday (same-day delivery on weekends has limited hours). All same-day delivery orders have a flat fee of $15.
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Michaels
If you’re in the mood for arts and crafts, then Michael’s is definitely the way to go. The retailer is now offering same-day delivery for eligible items in select locations. Select same-day delivery when adding products to your cart, order by 2 p.m., pay the shipping fees and receive your order in a few hours. Orders under $100 will ship out the same day for $9.99 and orders over $100 will ship out for $7.99.
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Petco
The pet retailer Petco has partnered with Doordash, Instacart and Shipt to bring you pet essentials directly to your home. Choose between thousands of items for same-day delivery. With a purchase of over $35 worth of items, customers receive free delivery; orders less than that require a $5.99 delivery fee. Orders placed by 2 p.m. local time will be delivered the same day between 4 and 7 p.m.
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