6 Popular Side Hustles for Delivery Drivers (No Skill Required)

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The most flexible side hustle for delivery drivers would be food delivery apps like Uber Eats.
Delivering groceries to others independently means more flexibility and possibly better pay.

Drive for Amazon Flex

Side Hustle	Ease of Entry	Average Hourly Rate
Amazon Flex	Easy	$18 to $25

Amazon Flex lets delivery drivers choose their own blocks, so shifts fit around a full-time driving schedule. Pay starts at around $18 an hour and covers everything from groceries to standard Amazon packages.

Delivery driver loading boxes from the back of a delivery truck · May, 2025

A productive Flex block typically runs about four hours. In areas with high delivery density, back-to-back orders keep earnings consistent throughout the shift.

Deliver Groceries Using Instacart

Side Hustle	Ease of Entry	Average Hourly Rate
Instacart	Easy	$15 to $20

Instacart focuses on grocery delivery, where you pick up a client's order from the store and drop it at their door. Pay averages around $17 an hour, and gigs are easy to find given the platform's size.

Man receiving a grocery delivery at his front door · May, 2025

The physical demand can add up, particularly for orders that require in-store shopping, which can take an hour or more per batch.

Try Meal Delivery Apps

Side Hustle	Ease of Entry	Average Hourly Rate
Meal delivery	Easy	$20 to $25

Meal delivery platforms like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Just Eat pay well and suit drivers who already understand route efficiency and customer expectations. Reviews affect bonuses and performance rewards, so existing delivery experience is a real advantage.

Uber Eats courier delivering by bicycle on a city street · May, 2025

Cars, motorcycles, and bicycles all qualify depending on the platform and city. Meal delivery works particularly well as a late-night side hustle or during morning rush hours when order volume peaks.

Test Rideshare Apps

Side Hustle	Ease of Entry	Average Hourly Rate
Rideshare driving	Easy	$18 to $25

Rideshare driving draws on the same skills as delivery work: route knowledge, time management, and reliability. Platforms like Uber and Lyft require a recent car, a valid driver's license, and a clean record.

Rideshare driver checking navigation directions while in a car · May, 2025

The app assigns ride requests, and you follow GPS directions to pick up and drop off passengers. Pay averages around $20 an hour, with fuel efficiency playing a meaningful role in net earnings.

Deliver for Walmart as a Spark Driver

Side Hustle	Ease of Entry	Average Hourly Rate
Walmart Spark Driver	Easy	$18 to $25

The Walmart Spark Driver programme operates similarly to Instacart or Amazon Flex, with orders limited to Walmart products. Pay runs $18 to $25 an hour and drivers choose their own hours.

Walmart Supercenter seen from a car window in the parking lot · May, 2025

The main drawback is competition from other drivers in the same area, since all orders come from a single retailer. For drivers in areas where Walmart dominates grocery retail, or those who prefer keeping gig work simple, it's a solid option.