What are Uber Eats' hidden fees?
By the Menuthere editorial team · Updated
Uber Eats' fees go beyond the 15% (Essential), 30% (Standard) or 33% (Premium) commission per delivered order. On top come €1.99 a week on every plan, 20% VAT on the fees, a one-off activation fee set in your order form, and the ads or offers you fund yourself. With your own site it is 0% commission. Updated October 2026.
- The commission (15–33%) is the visible fee; the others stack on top.
- €1.99 a week on every plan, from the first order, even on a slow week.
- 20% VAT applies on Uber Eats' fees; a VAT-registered business can usually deduct it.
- A one-off activation fee is set in your order form, with no amount on the pricing page.
- Menuthere is 0% commission on every plan, including Free at $0 (50 orders a month); Lite $17/month, Pro $39/month.
A flat cost, with no hidden fees
Menuthere gives you an ordering website, printable QR codes and WhatsApp ordering on your own number, with 0% commission on every order and a Free plan to start. You pay a clear subscription, not a percentage that climbs with your sales.
What fees stack on top of the commission?
Beyond the per-order commission, Uber Eats adds €1.99 a week on every plan, 20% VAT on its fees, a one-off activation fee written into your order form, and any ads or promotional offers you fund yourself. Each is provided for in the terms, but none shows up in the headline commission percentage.
| Fee | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 15–33% (Uber delivers) | Every delivered order |
| Weekly fee | €1.99/week | Every week, any plan |
| VAT | 20% on the fees | On every invoice |
| Activation fee | One-off, not shown | At sign-up |
| Ads and funded offers | Your choice | On top, plus VAT |
How much is really left per order?
Less than simply "100% minus the commission". On a Standard plan at 30%, you also lose 20% VAT on those fees, spread the €1.99 weekly fee across your orders, and cover any offers you co-fund. The more you sell on the app, the larger the cut, whereas a flat fee doesn't move.
- Commission grows with every order; the subscription stays the same.
- The €1.99/week weighs most on quiet weeks.
- VAT is added to the fees, not to your margin.
- Discount codes you fund also come out of your pocket.
Who this is a good fit for
- Restaurants that want to know what is really left after every fee, not just the headline commission.
- Owners who can send regulars to their own link through a QR code, Google and WhatsApp.
- Those who want a predictable cost rather than stacked variable fees.
Who this is not for
- A brand-new place with no customer base: Uber Eats' marketplace can bring the first orders while you build your own channel.
- An owner who wants a third party to run the riders entirely; your own system means your own or a courier's delivery.
Common follow-up questions
Does Uber Eats charge a separate card fee?
No. Uber Eats includes payment processing in every plan, with no separate card fee. With your own site, your payment gateway charges the card fee, separately from Menuthere.
Is the Uber Eats activation fee shown anywhere?
France's merchant terms provide for a one-off activation fee, set in your order form. The pricing page doesn't show an amount: you see it at sign-up.
Can I really start free with my own site?
Yes. Menuthere's Free plan is $0 and includes 50 orders a month, your menu, an ordering site and QR codes. Past 50 orders the menu turns view-only until the 1st, or you upgrade.
Read next
Sources (3)
- Uber Eats pricing (France), Uber Eats, read 26 September 2026
- Uber Eats merchant terms and conditions (France), Uber, last modified 10 September 2026
- Menuthere pricing — 0% commission on every plan, Menuthere, read 26 October 2026
How do I keep more of each order?
Many restaurants keep Uber Eats for discovery and send their regulars to their own commission-free link. On your own site you pay a flat fee and 0% commission, and card payment goes to your gateway, not to a platform. On Menuthere's Free plan there is no subscription up to 50 orders a month.