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Delivery Time | Pros | Cons |
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Summary
DoorDash’s busiest times for delivery drivers depend on many things, like the traffic patterns in your area, the number of customers in your area, and anything else in your community that affects traffic or meal times. DoorDash deliveries are most popular during the lunch hour (11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. on weekdays) and dinner time on weekends, according to most estimates (4:30 – 8:30pm). Pay for DoorDash lunch vs dinner hours depends on your schedule, your area, and if you can drive during these peak times.
FAQ
1. Does DoorDash pay mileage?
Unlike competitors UberEats and GrubHub, DoorDash does not reimburse for mileage and gas.
2. Does DoorDash offer base pay and does it differ during lunch or dinner hours?
Yes, depending on where you live, DoorDash will pay between $2 and $10 for completing an order, on top of other percentages of the order and tips that are factored into the driver’s pay for a job. DoorDash lunch vs dinner is often affected by this base pay at different hours of the day.

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Article Title: Pros and Cons of DoorDash Lunch vs Dinner Time for Delivery Drivers
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