How Much Does Walmart Grocery Delivery Cost?

Published on November 27, 2025 | Prices Last Reviewed for Freshness: December 2025
Written by Alec Pow - Economic & Pricing Investigator | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popinker

Educational content; not financial advice. Prices are estimates; confirm current rates, fees, taxes, and terms with providers or official sources.

Walmart’s grocery delivery service lets you shop your local store online, choose a delivery window, and have groceries and household staples brought to your doorstep. It has grown quickly because it uses Walmart’s existing store network, keeps item prices aligned with in-store pricing, and offers both standard and fast delivery options. Walmart Help Center (2025) confirms that delivery pricing hinges on whether you pay per order or subscribe to Walmart+.

Fees add up fast. The real cost is not just the cart total but also delivery charges, minimum order rules, add-on options like Express, and tips. Getting those pieces clear helps you decide when standard delivery makes sense, when a membership saves money, and how Walmart compares with other grocery delivery players in 2025, as explained in Walmart’s site and app experience notes.

Article Highlights

• Without Walmart+, grocery delivery usually costs $7.95–$9.95 per order.
• Walmart+ costs $12.95/month or $98/year and removes standard delivery fees on baskets of $35+.
• Orders under $35 can trigger a below-minimum fee of $6.99.
• Express delivery adds $10 for two-hour service and has no $35 minimum.
• Amazon Fresh often needs $100 for free delivery, and smaller baskets can pay $6.95–$9.95 in service fees.
• To spend less, batch carts above $35, pick quieter slots, and use Walmart+ if you order more than twice a month.

How Much Does Walmart Grocery Delivery Cost?

Without Walmart+, each grocery delivery carries a per-order fee. Walmart shows a typical standard delivery range of $7.95 to $9.95 per order, and the exact price depends on your zip code and the time slot you choose at checkout. Off-peak windows often sit near $7.95, while high-demand evening or weekend slots more often price at $9.95. Walmart Help Center (2025) lists these fees as the default for non-members.

The delivery fee does not rise with cart size for standard orders. A smaller basket pays the same fee as a larger one, so the charge is a bigger share of a small order. A typical case example in Dallas: a $62 grocery order placed for a weekday afternoon slot might carry a $8.95 delivery fee, bringing the pre-tip total to about $70.95. Walmart’s Express Delivery announcement highlights that batching items into fewer, larger deliveries dilutes the fee.

Walmart’s pricing is also simpler than many third-party platforms. For standard grocery delivery, Walmart does not add a separate percentage service charge on top of the delivery fee, and it states that items are not marked up versus store shelf prices. That keeps your bill predictable, especially if you are comparing the same basket across apps that layer delivery, service, and “small order” charges. Walmart explains this in its Express delivery pricing overview.

Walmart has cut its US delivery costs by about 40% by optimizing routes and automating supply chain processes, sustaining competitive pricing against rivals like Amazon, according to a report by Grocery Dive. Customers increasingly pay for faster delivery options, with over 30% choosing same-day delivery services, highlighting the demand for convenience despite incremental delivery charges.

Non-members may face delivery fees typically around $9.95, while Walmart+ members enjoy unlimited free delivery with a membership fee of $12.95 per month or $98 annually, which also includes other perks like fuel discounts and mobile scan & go. Additional fees for expedited “Express” delivery within 3 hours can apply and are often around $15 to $20 depending on the region, as noted by Talk Business.

Also read our articles on the cost of Walmart Plus, Thanksgiving dinner, or monthly grocery.

Walmart+ Membership

Walmart+ is the subscription that removes standard delivery fees on qualifying grocery orders. Walmart’s membership page lists the price at $12.95 per month or $98 per year in 2025, plus applicable taxes. Members get unlimited standard delivery from their local store on orders that meet the minimum, while non-members keep paying the $7.95 to $9.95 fee each time.

If your household places three deliveries a month at the common $8.95 fee, the monthly membership cuts roughly $27 in charges, so even after tax the plan comes out ahead before you count fuel discounts. That break-even point is why frequent shoppers often view Walmart+’s free delivery bundle as the core perk, with extra benefits tacked on. A small household ordering weekly can recover the membership price quickly, while a once-a-month shopper may not.

Beyond grocery delivery, Walmart+ includes fuel discounts, member-only deal windows, and scan-and-go shopping in many stores. Those benefits do not change delivery fees directly, but they can tilt the value for people who already buy gas at Walmart or shop in person. A Phoenix family that orders delivery twice a week and buys fuel weekly might see delivery savings of about $70 a month and another few dollars in gas discounts, making the $12.95 fee feel minor in the monthly budget.

Minimum Order Requirements

Standard grocery delivery has a $35 minimum basket requirement, regardless of whether you are a member. The minimum is based on the pre-tax total of eligible items in your cart. If you check out under $35, Walmart applies a below-minimum fee, commonly listed as $6.99, or it may block standard delivery in some markets. Walmart+ FAQs (2025) detail this rule.

The practical effect is that many shoppers batch items to clear the threshold and avoid the added charge. If a cart is sitting at $30, adding a few pantry basics is cheaper than paying $6.99 for a small order. Seasonal promotions can sometimes relax the minimum for certain product groups, yet the standard delivery rule stays at $35 for most locations.

Express Delivery

Express Delivery is Walmart’s two-hour option. It adds a flat $10 surcharge on top of the standard delivery fee, so non-members usually pay about $17.95 to $19.95 total for Express, depending on the base fee in their area. Walmart Corporate Newsroom (2020–2021) keeps the Express premium at $10.

Express costs more. Walmart removed the $35 minimum for Express orders, so small baskets can still be delivered, but the $10 premium remains even for Walmart+ members.

Factors That Influence Pricing

The delivery fee you see inside the $7.95 to $9.95 range is driven mainly by slot demand. Peak windows, such as late afternoon, early evening, and weekend mornings, fill faster and tend to price at the high end. Quieter weekday mid-day slots more often show the low end fee. Walmart explains this dynamic in its site and app experience notes.

Location also shapes pricing and slot availability. Dense metro areas often have more delivery routes and more windows, but demand can be high during after-work hours. Rural zones may show fewer slots, which can push shoppers toward the pricier windows when they need delivery quickly. Holidays and storm-prep periods can tighten supply further, nudging more orders into premium times.

One variable is not set by Walmart at all: tips. Tipping is optional, but many customers add $5 to $10 for the driver, especially on heavy or large orders. Tips do not interact with Walmart+ pricing, yet they change what you personally pay each time, so they belong in any real budget estimate.

Competitors

Competitors price grocery delivery in different ways, which changes who saves money. Amazon Fresh Help Center (2025) shows that orders under $100 can carry service fees of about $6.95 on baskets between $50 and $100, and around $9.95 on baskets below $50. That structure rewards large weekly shops and makes small orders costly.

Instacart and Shipt sit between shoppers and retailers, so their bills often include delivery plus platform fees, and memberships separate those costs from per-order charges. Instacart’s delivery fees commonly start near $3.99 and rise with speed or small-order surcharges, while Instacart+ is priced at $9.99 per month or $99 per year for $0 delivery fees on many orders, with service fees still applied. Shipt’s membership runs $10.99 per month or $99 per year and covers delivery on baskets over $35, while non-members often pay about $10 per order.

The table below compares headline pricing across these services. It highlights why Walmart+ is often seen as a predictable middle option: low minimum for free delivery, a modest membership price, and fewer stacked fees than third-party apps.

Three short case examples make the differences tangible. Phoenix, non-member Walmart shopper orders $90 on a Sunday slot, pays $9.95 delivery and tips $7, total near $106.95. Seattle, Walmart+ member orders $95, pays $0 delivery and tips $6, total near $101. Atlanta, non-member uses Express for a $28 basket, pays $7.95 base plus $10 Express and tips $5, total near $50.95. These are typical patterns based on current fee schedules.

How to Save

The biggest savings lever is simple frequency. If you order more than twice per month, Walmart+ usually costs less than paying standard fees each time. Some shoppers subscribe only during heavy-use periods, such as winter months or busy school seasons, then cancel or pause later. Walmart also runs free trials and periodic membership sales that lower the upfront annual price below $98 for new users.

Second, avoid the small-order penalty by staying above $35. If a basket lands at $32, adding a few shelf-stable goods is cheaper than paying the $6.99 below-minimum fee. Many shoppers keep “filler” items like canned food, detergent, paper goods, or pet supplies on a list and add them only when needed to cross the line.

Slot choice helps too. Non-members can save a couple of dollars by picking lower-demand windows closer to $7.95. Members still benefit through better availability, which reduces the chance you pay for Express out of urgency. Keeping substitutions on also helps prevent the cart from dropping below $35 due to out-of-stock swaps.

Fees for SNAP/EBT Users

Walmart supports SNAP EBT for online grocery orders in most U.S. states, letting eligible shoppers pay for approved food items at checkout. The delivery fee, below-minimum fee, and tips are not covered by SNAP food benefits, so customers must pay those parts with a separate card or with EBT cash benefits when available. Walmart’s SNAP Online page confirms this setup.

In April 2025, Walmart reinstated a minimum basket fee of $6.99 on delivery and pickup orders under $35 for shoppers using EBT, including those enrolled in Walmart+ Assist. Reuters (April 2025) reported the change and noted that Walmart+ Assist is a discounted membership priced at $49 per year, still requiring the standard minimum to avoid the fee. For low-income households that do smaller weekly shops, this fee can be a real budget factor.

Curbside pickup can reduce costs for SNAP users who live near a store. You avoid tips and delivery charges entirely, and if your basket is above $35 the pickup fee is often waived. For more on which retailers accept EBT online, see this NCOA guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is delivery free with Walmart+?

Standard grocery delivery is free for Walmart+ members on orders of $35 or more. Express delivery still adds the $10 premium.

Can groceries be delivered under $35?

Standard delivery needs a $35 basket in most areas. Orders below that may face a $6.99 fee or be blocked. Express delivery allows smaller baskets but adds $10.

What is the fastest Walmart grocery option?

Express delivery is the fastest, arriving in two hours or less for an added $10 fee.

Do tips change the delivery fee?

No. Tips are optional and separate from Walmart’s delivery or membership charges, but adding $5 to $10 changes your final total.

Is pickup cheaper than delivery?

Pickup often avoids delivery fees and tips, and baskets above $35 usually do not face a small-order fee.