Shopping · Limited availability
Instacart
Shop and deliver grocery orders locally. Someone else finally writes the list.
- Work location
- Choose grocery-shopping and delivery batches
- Starting cost
- No join fee listed
- Where it works
- United States and Canada; city capacity and shopper waitlists vary
What you actually do
Instacart full-service shoppers choose available batches, shop customer grocery lists, communicate about replacements, and deliver orders. The platform operates in the United States and Canada, with city capacity and waitlists varying. Applicants need a smartphone, identity and background checks, plus an eligible vehicle, licence and insurance. Applying is free. Shoppers are independent contractors who cover operating expenses. Batch access and demand vary, so acceptance does not guarantee orders.
Requirements, fees & payout
- Type of work
- Grocery Shopper
- Application or approval
- Yes
- Existing audience needed
- No
- Vehicle needed
- Yes
- Known payout
- Direct deposit
- Current age minimum
- Application or approval
- Background check
- Smartphone
- Eligible car
- Driver's licence
- Insurance
- Added to Limito
Does this fit my situation?
Practical fit
Why it may fit
- Limited availability
- Local
- No upfront fee
Official sources & last checked
Limited availability · Last checked: Aug 29, 2026
Your next step
Before you apply to Instacart
- Confirm that shopper applications are open in your area.
- Prepare identity, work-eligibility and payout information.
- Check the current vehicle and smartphone requirements for the role.
- Be ready for any required background-check steps.
- Review how batches, shopping and customer delivery work before starting.
Keep a second door open
Similar opportunities
Different eligibility, fees and geography can change the fit.