Quick Facts for Tourists
Food Delivery Apps in Sweden
Sweden has a competitive delivery market with 4 major apps. Foodora is the market leader, but Uber Eats and Wolt offer equally excellent tourist experiences. All apps accept foreign cards and have English support — you genuinely cannot go wrong here.
Grocery Delivery in Sweden
Sweden has excellent grocery delivery options, perfect for stocking up your Airbnb kitchen or grabbing essentials.
- Mat.se — One of Sweden's leading online grocery platforms with a huge selection and same-day or next-day delivery. Covers Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö. Mostly in Swedish but manageable with browser translation.
- ICA Online — Sweden's largest grocery retailer offers online ordering with home delivery or click-and-collect. Wide product range including Swedish specialties.
- Coop Online — Another major Swedish supermarket chain with online ordering and delivery. Good selection of organic and locally-sourced products.
- Foodora Market — Quick-delivery grocery option through the Foodora app. Convenience items, snacks, drinks, and basic groceries delivered fast. Same English-friendly interface as the food delivery service.
Tourist Reality Check
Sweden is one of the easiest countries in the world for tourist food delivery. Virtually everyone speaks near-perfect English. All apps accept foreign credit cards without any issues. No local phone number is needed. Stockholm has incredible delivery coverage with a wide variety of cuisines. Gothenburg and Malmö are also excellent. You can use the same Uber Eats account you have from home.
Sweden is nearly cashless — and that's actually great for tourists. Cash is almost non-existent in Sweden. Most businesses, including delivery services, operate entirely on digital payments. This means your foreign credit card is all you need. No fumbling with local currency, no needing to find an ATM. Just tap your card or use the app.
Be prepared for higher prices. Sweden is expensive compared to most countries. A typical food delivery meal costs 120-200 SEK (11-19 USD) plus delivery fees. However, delivery fees are transparent and reasonable (29-59 SEK). Look for promotions and first-order discounts on all apps — they compete aggressively for new users.
Tipping Delivery Drivers in Sweden
Sweden has a very different tipping culture compared to many countries. Here's what you need to know.
- Not expected: Tipping is not traditional in Sweden and delivery drivers do not expect tips
- High wages: Sweden has high minimum wages and strong labor protections, so tipping is not relied upon
- Not offensive: While tipping isn't expected, it's not offensive to tip — it's simply uncommon
- In-app option: Some apps offer in-app tipping, but most Swedes don't use it
- Bottom line: Don't feel any pressure to tip in Sweden
Hotel & Accommodation Delivery
Getting food delivered to your accommodation in Sweden is straightforward, with one important detail to keep in mind.
Hotels allow delivery without any issues. Most Swedish hotels are accustomed to guests receiving food deliveries. Just provide the hotel name and address. For apartments and Airbnbs, the key thing to share is the portkod (door code) — most Swedish apartment buildings have a keypad entry system. Include the portkod in your delivery notes so the driver can access the building. Without it, they'll need to call you to buzz them in.
Sweden Download Pack
Download these apps before you land in Sweden so you're ready to order from day one.
Essential Downloads:
- Foodora — Market leader. Widest restaurant selection in Sweden.
- Uber Eats — Familiar interface, highest payability score, great coverage.
- Wolt — Growing fast with excellent user experience.
- Bolt Food — Extra option, especially if you also use Bolt for rides.