Quick Facts
Delivery Apps in Germany
Lieferando / Just Eat
DominantLieferando (part of Just Eat Takeaway.com) is the undisputed market leader in Germany. It has by far the widest restaurant network, covering everything from major cities to small towns. The app accepts all foreign credit cards and PayPal, and has good English language support. Lieferando is the one app every tourist should download for Germany. Coverage includes Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Stuttgart, and virtually every German city and town.
Wolt
GrowingWolt (now owned by DoorDash) is rapidly growing in Germany and quickly becoming a favorite for its excellent app design and curated restaurant selection. Originally from Finland, Wolt has expanded aggressively across German cities. The app experience is sleek and modern, with full English support and seamless foreign card acceptance. Wolt focuses on quality over quantity, partnering with well-reviewed restaurants. Strong coverage in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, and expanding to more cities.
Uber Eats
Select CitiesUber Eats operates in select major German cities including Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, and Hamburg. While not as dominant as in other European markets, Uber Eats provides the familiar global experience that international travelers appreciate. Your existing account works in Germany, all foreign cards are accepted, and English support is excellent. A good option if you already have the app and are visiting a city where it operates.
Flink
Quick GroceryFlink is Germany's leading quick-commerce grocery delivery service, promising delivery in around 10 minutes. Based in Berlin, it has expanded across major German cities. Flink is perfect for tourists who need water, snacks, breakfast items, drinks, or household essentials delivered quickly to their accommodation. The app accepts foreign credit cards and has English support. Not a food delivery app per se, but incredibly useful for travelers.
Grocery & Convenience Delivery
Germany has excellent quick-commerce and grocery delivery options. This is a lifesaver for tourists, especially for stocking up on breakfast supplies, drinks, and snacks at your accommodation.
Tourist Reality Check
Germany's food delivery scene is well-developed and tourist-friendly. Lieferando is the clear market leader with nationwide coverage. Wolt is growing rapidly with a modern, English-friendly experience. All major apps accept foreign credit cards. PayPal is also widely supported, which is convenient if your card has issues. Berlin has the best coverage and the most diverse food options.
Germany is famously cash-loving, but delivery apps are a notable exception — most prefer or even require card payment. Foreign credit cards work well. PayPal is an excellent backup payment method widely supported across German delivery platforms. If you want to pay cash, Lieferando does offer cash-on-delivery from some restaurants, but card payment is much more reliable and convenient.
German apartment buildings have buzzer systems (Klingel) at the entrance. When ordering delivery, include your surname as it appears on the buzzer and the floor number ("Etage"). For Airbnb stays, ask your host which name is on the buzzer. Most German buildings have a Klingel panel near the main door with names listed alphabetically. If the driver cannot find you, they will call. "Ich komme runter" means "I'm coming down."
Tipping & Etiquette
Small tips are common for food delivery in Germany. Rounding up the total or adding 1–2 EUR is typical and appreciated. Tipping is not as obligatory as in restaurants, but German delivery drivers appreciate the gesture. Delivery apps include a tipping option, and many German customers use it.
German delivery drivers are professional and punctual. Clear delivery instructions help, especially the surname on the buzzer and floor number. If you are in a courtyard building (Hinterhof, common in Berlin), mention "Vorderhaus" (front building) or "Hinterhaus" (back building) in your notes.
Hotel Delivery
Hotels in Germany allow lobby delivery. Use the hotel's full address and add the hotel name in delivery notes. German hotel receptionists are efficient and will typically accept delivery orders for guests without issue.
For apartments, share the buzzer name and floor number with the driver. German apartments have clear buzzer systems, and drivers are familiar with them. If staying in a Hinterhof (courtyard building), specify which building entrance to use. Meeting the driver at the main entrance is always a reliable option.
Download Before You Land
Priority 1: Lieferando — Germany's #1 with nationwide coverage, PayPal support, English available.
Priority 2: Wolt — excellent app experience, curated restaurants, full English support.
Priority 3: Uber Eats — if visiting Berlin, Munich, or Frankfurt; works with existing account.
Optional: Flink — for ultra-fast grocery and essentials delivery in major cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Berlin has the best delivery scene in Germany. Lieferando has the most restaurants by far and covers all neighborhoods. Wolt is growing fast with excellent curated options and a great app. Uber Eats is also available in Berlin. All three accept foreign cards and have English support. Berlin's incredibly diverse food scene — Turkish, Vietnamese, Middle Eastern, Indian, and more — is well represented on delivery apps. We recommend having both Lieferando and Wolt.
Yes, Lieferando has English language support for the app interface, ordering process, and delivery tracking. Restaurant names and menu descriptions are often in German, but the app navigation works fully in English. You can change the language in your settings. In major tourist cities like Berlin and Munich, many restaurants also have English menu descriptions.
No, Uber Eats is only available in select major German cities. As of now, it operates in Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and a handful of other cities. For nationwide coverage, Lieferando is the only app that covers nearly all German cities and towns. If you are traveling to smaller German cities or the countryside, Lieferando is your best (and often only) option for food delivery.
Yes, all major delivery apps in Germany accept foreign Visa, Mastercard, and American Express cards. PayPal is also widely supported on German platforms, which is a great alternative if you have any card issues. Lieferando, Wolt, and Uber Eats all work seamlessly with international payment methods. Germany may be cash-loving in general, but delivery apps are fully card-friendly.
In Munich, Lieferando is the dominant app with the widest restaurant selection, including traditional Bavarian restaurants. Wolt has a growing presence with curated, high-quality options. Uber Eats is also available. All accept foreign cards and have English support. Munich has excellent traditional German cuisine available for delivery alongside international options. During Oktoberfest season, delivery apps are especially handy for late-night meals.
Yes, Germany has excellent grocery delivery options. Flink and Gorillas offer ultra-fast delivery (around 10 minutes) of grocery essentials in major cities. REWE offers comprehensive online grocery shopping with scheduled delivery. Amazon Fresh is available in Berlin. All accept foreign credit cards. These services are perfect for stocking your accommodation with breakfast items, drinks, snacks, and German specialties like fresh bread and pretzels.