How much do Deliveroo rider earn over the weekend in London? It can depend on many factors such as location, hours worked or how busy it is.

To understand these factors and provide some information and strategies you may want to implement yourself, we spoke to three of our clients to find out what Deliveroo earnings in London are, the number of hours they work and strategies they implement to maximise their time on the road.

The information included in this article are customer interviews and not an official earnings survey, with permission to report names and experiences from our clients who are full time London Deliveroo scooters riders.

It is also important to highlight that these are individual rider reports, not a guarantee or an official Deliveroo average.

Deliveroo Rider Pay: How much can you earn on weekends?

1. Deliveroo rider earnings at the weekend: £150-£170 per day

One of our customers, Oghenetega, based in London, UK, reported earning between £150-£170 per day working as a Deliveroo rider over the weekend of 9-11 October 2026. He said that working more than 9 hours per day from Friday to Sunday resulted in total Deliveroo earnings of between £450 and £510 over the three days.

Oghenetega, who uses a 125cc scooter to make Deliveroo deliveries, explained that his strategy involved starting work early in the morning, from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m., before taking a break for a few hours and returning to work after 4 p.m. He focused on the River Thames area and Victoria/Vauxhall, following this routine Friday to Sunday.

Deliveroo Earnings and Expenses Breakdown:

• Friday – Sunday: 150-170 per day
• Hours: 9+ per day
• Total for three days: £450-510
• Vehicle: Scooter Honda PCX 125cc (rental £124 per week including food delivery insurance)
• Location: River Thames, Victoria/Vauxhall
• Expenses: fuel cost £6 per day
• Apps: Only Deliveroo App

2. Another Deliveroo rider’s earnings were reported to be £280-£300 over the weekend.

Another client, Adonay, who works as a Deliveroo scooter rider in London, reported that he typically earns between £280 – £300 over the weekend.

Adonay works mainly in Chelsea and South Kensington, and occasionally in South London. He explained that he prefers working in areas with less traffic, as this allows him to complete more deliveries. He also splits his working day into separate shifts, typically working in the morning and the evening.

Adonay said “he generally avoids quieter periods over the weekend, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., when delivery demand may be lower”.

• Friday – Sunday: Min £100 per day
• Hours: 6-7+ working hours per day
• Total for three days: £280-300
• Vehicle: Scooter rental Honda PCX 125cc (£124 per week including food delivery insurance)
• Location: Chelsea, South Kensington
• Expenses: Fuel cost £10 per day
• Apps: only Deliveroo App

3. North London Deliveroo scooter rider earns £140 a day at weekends.

Ehsan, who lives in North London, delivers for Deliveroo across Camden, Paddington and Hampstead, choosing these areas because of there high demand for deliveries. He typically earns £140 per day on a Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturdays he starts at 9am and will sometimes work until 1am Sunday morning, taking breaks during this period, before starting again at 9am Sunday morning.

Starting at 9am Sunday is a deliberate choice, by Ehsan in order to take advantage of increased morning demand. Demand comes from customer ordering breakfast and coffees after a night out on saturday.

During quieter periods on a Saturday between 2pm and 4pm, Ehsan sometimes changes location to wait outside Zapp Stores (across London) to get orders through the Deliveroo app.

Over all Ehsan estimates that he can make between £350 and £400 Over the three days from Friday – sunday.

• Friday – Sunday: Min £120 – £140 per day
• Hours: 8+ hours per day
• Total for three days: £350-£400
• Vehicle: Scooter rental Honda PCX 125cc (£124 per week including food delivery insurance)
• Location: Camden, Paddington and Hampstead
• Expenses: Fuel cost £8 per day
• Apps: only Deliveroo App

How does rider-reported pay compare to Deliveroo’s official pay-floor agreement?

How do our three London Deliveroo riders earnings compare with Deliveroo’s official pay-floor aggrement with the GMB Union.

What is Deliveroo’s official pay-floor agreement?

The Deliveroo pay floor guarantee is a minimum fee scooter delivery riders can expect to earn per hour, which is £14.40 per hour.

Oghenetega reported earning £150-£170 per day while working more than nine hours daily over the weekend. At nine hours £14.40 hourly rate would equate to £129.60. His reported daily earnings were therefore £20.40-£40.40 higher thin this illustrative benchmark.

Adonay reported earning £280-£300 from Friday to Sunday, typically working 6 to 7 or more hours per day. His earnings demonstrate the potential income from weekend delivery work although his exact hourly earnings cannot be calculated without knowing his total working hours.

Ehsan reported earning £350 to £400 over the same Three day period, with daily earnings of approximately £120-£140 and working hours of eight or more per day. His reported daily earnings were around £4.80 to £24.80 above the £115.20 benchmark for eight hours at £14.40 per hour.

Does working longer hours mean earning more with Deliveroo?

Typically you might be think that working longer would result in more pay. However, that is not necessarily the case, as Oghenetega’s split shift approach is more productive and allows time for rest.

Adonays approach is also very similar as he works the hours he deems to be the most productive.

Conclusions: Is Deliveroo rider pay at weekends worth it?

The experiences of Adonay, Ehsan and Oghenetega show how much Deliveroo riders in London can earn over the weekend, as well as how working hours, delivery locations and individual strategies can influence their Deliveroo pay.

Oghenetega reported earning between £450 and £510 from Friday to Sunday, working more than nine hours per day and using split shifts to focus on busier periods.

Adonay reported typical weekend earnings of £280-£300, working around 6 to 7 or more hours per day and prioritising areas such as Chelsea and South Kensington where he believes he can complete deliveries more efficiently.

Meanwhile, Ehsan estimated that he could earn £350-£400 over the three days, delivering across Camden Paddington and Hampstead and adjusting his routine to take advantage of periods when he expects demand to be higher.

Although these figures come from individual customer interviews rather than an official earning survey, they illustrate the different approaches riders can take when working for Deliveroo in London. They also highlight why earning potential can very considerably depending on location, demand, hours worked, vehicle costs and other expenses.

One common theme is the importance of planning your working hours. Splitting shifts between busy morning and evening periods may help riders avoid quieter times, reduce unnecessary waiting and allow time to rest.

However, these strategies do not guarantee higher earnings, and it is important to balance working hours with road safety and fatigue management.

For some riders, weekend delivery work may provide a useful source of additional income alongside a full-time job during the week. For others, it may form part of a more regular working routine. The right approach will depend on your personal circumstances, how much time you can commit and the costs involved in getting started with Deliveroo.

It is also important to remember that your earnings are not the same as your take-home profit. As a self-employed delivery driver, you need to account for delivery driver expenses such as scooter rental, fuel and other business costs.

If you are considering working as a Deliveroo rider, you may also be wondering, do i have to pay tax on my Deliveroo pay. Understanding your tax responsibilities and keeping accurate records of your income and allowable expenses can help you prepare for any self-assessment tax return you may need to submit to HMRC.

Vehicles mentioned in this article are on hire from London based Ugo Scooters.