Quick Facts
Delivery Apps in Spain
Glovo
Dominant LocalGlovo is Spain's homegrown delivery champion, born in Barcelona. It is far more than a food delivery app — Glovo delivers food, groceries, pharmacy items, electronics, and practically anything you can think of. Coverage is excellent across all Spanish cities, from Barcelona and Madrid to Valencia, Seville, Malaga, and Bilbao. The app has English language support and accepts all international credit cards. Glovo is the go-to app for locals and a must-download for tourists.
Uber Eats
StrongUber Eats has a strong presence in Spain, particularly in Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and Seville. It offers the most familiar experience for international travelers, with full English support and seamless foreign credit card acceptance. Your existing Uber Eats account from home works perfectly in Spain. The restaurant selection is excellent, and the delivery experience is consistent with what you know from other countries.
Just Eat
PopularJust Eat has a wide restaurant network across Spain, including many local neighborhood restaurants that are not available on Glovo or Uber Eats. The app accepts foreign credit cards and offers reasonable English support. It is a good backup option and particularly useful in suburban areas or smaller cities where Glovo coverage may be thinner. Regular promotions and discounts make it budget-friendly.
Getir
Quick GroceryGetir is a quick grocery and convenience delivery app that promises delivery in minutes. Originally from Turkey, it has expanded to Spain's major cities including Barcelona and Madrid. Perfect for grabbing water, snacks, breakfast supplies, or emergency items without leaving your accommodation. The app is straightforward, accepts foreign cards, and has English support. Ideal for tourists who want quick essentials.
Grocery & Convenience Delivery
Spain offers excellent grocery delivery options for tourists. Glovo especially shines here, acting as a personal shopper for any store. This is incredibly useful for stocking your Airbnb or getting essentials delivered to your hotel.
Tourist Reality Check
Spain is very tourist-friendly for food delivery. Glovo is the local champion and delivers practically everything — food, groceries, pharmacy items, and more. Uber Eats is also strong. All major apps accept foreign credit cards with no issues. Barcelona and Madrid have excellent coverage, and even smaller cities like Granada, San Sebastian, and Malaga have good options.
Spain operates on a completely different meal schedule than most countries. Lunch is at 2:00 PM, and dinner starts at 9:00–10:00 PM. This means delivery demand peaks much later than you might expect. Many restaurants close between 4:00–7:00 PM for siesta. Do not panic if you see few open restaurants at 6 PM — that is completely normal in Spain. Plan your ordering around these times for the best selection.
If you are staying in an apartment in Barcelona or Madrid, you will likely need to share building access details with the driver. Spanish apartment buildings typically have intercom systems (portero automatico). Add the apartment number and any gate codes in your delivery notes. Tourist apartments are very common in Spain, so drivers are accustomed to apartment deliveries. If all else fails, meet the driver at the street entrance.
Tipping & Etiquette
Spain does not have a strong tipping culture for food delivery. Rounding up the bill or adding 1 EUR is appreciated but not expected. Delivery apps show a tip option after delivery, but many Spanish users do not tip. As a tourist, a small tip of 1 EUR is a nice gesture, especially for late-night orders or during bad weather, but it is absolutely not required.
Spanish delivery drivers are generally friendly and efficient. Delivery instructions in English are understood by most drivers in tourist areas, but adding a Spanish translation helps in smaller cities. "Puerta principal" means main door, and "piso" means floor.
Hotel Delivery
Hotels in Spain are very delivery-friendly. Most hotel receptionists will gladly receive delivery orders for guests. Use the hotel's full address and add the hotel name in your delivery notes. For Airbnb apartments, share the intercom code and floor number with the driver.
Tourist apartments are extremely common in Spain, especially in Barcelona and Madrid. Delivery drivers are very experienced with apartment deliveries. If you are in a gated complex or have a tricky entrance, add a brief note or be ready to come down to the main entrance to meet the driver.
Download Before You Land
Get ready for your Spanish food adventure before your flight touches down.
Priority 1: Glovo — Spain's #1 delivery app for food, groceries, pharmacy, and more.
Priority 2: Uber Eats — familiar interface, full English, foreign cards accepted, works with existing account.
Priority 3: Just Eat — wide restaurant coverage, good for local restaurants.
Optional: Getir — for quick grocery and convenience store delivery in major cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Glovo in Spain accepts international Visa, Mastercard, and American Express cards. You can also use Apple Pay and Google Pay. Simply download the app, create an account (works with any email and phone number), add your foreign card, and start ordering. Glovo is the most popular delivery app in Spain and delivers food, groceries, pharmacy items, and more.
Barcelona is Glovo's hometown, so coverage is exceptional. Uber Eats is also excellent in Barcelona. We recommend having both installed. Glovo offers the widest variety (including non-food deliveries) while Uber Eats provides a more familiar, English-first experience. Both accept foreign cards. Barcelona has some of the best delivery coverage in all of Spain, with restaurants available from Barceloneta beach to the Eixample and beyond.
Yes, Uber Eats Spain has full English language support. The entire app interface, ordering flow, and delivery tracking work in English. Restaurant menus in tourist areas often have English descriptions as well. Glovo also has English support, though some restaurant descriptions may only be in Spanish. In popular tourist areas like Barcelona's Gothic Quarter or Madrid's city center, most restaurant listings have English-friendly names and descriptions.
Madrid is one of the best cities in Europe for late-night delivery. Since Spaniards typically eat dinner at 9–10 PM, the delivery ecosystem runs much later than in other European capitals. Both Glovo and Uber Eats have restaurants available past midnight, and some operate until 2–3 AM on weekends. Madrid's vibrant nightlife culture means you will find plenty of options for a late-night meal delivery.
Glovo is Spain's most popular delivery app overall, with the largest user base and widest coverage. It delivers food, groceries, pharmacy items, and more. Uber Eats is a strong second choice, especially for tourists who want a familiar English-first experience. Just Eat has the most restaurant listings, including many local spots not found elsewhere. We recommend downloading both Glovo and Uber Eats for the best experience.
Yes, grocery delivery in Spain is excellent for tourists. Glovo is the best option as it delivers from multiple supermarkets and acts as a personal shopper. Getir provides ultra-fast delivery (10–15 minutes) of convenience store essentials in Barcelona and Madrid. Carrefour has its own online delivery service. Mercadona, Spain's largest supermarket, has limited online delivery but is expanding. All major platforms accept foreign credit cards.