How much does errands cost in the UK?
Most queueing & errands jobs in the UK cost between £15 and £60. The median is £38.
Typical prices for queueing & errands in the UK, from current UK market rates. Post your task to get exact fixed-price offers.
What you get for that
Waiting in line, collections, returns, shopping.
Typical jobs and what they go for
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Wait in for a delivery, two hours | £15 to £28 |
| Supermarket shop and drop off | £25 to £45 |
| Half day of errands | £40 to £60 |
What changes the price for queueing & errands
- Time, including travel. Most errands are priced by the hour or by the trip. Travel to and from the shop, depot or queue is part of the time.
- How long the wait is. A launch-day queue or a busy depot can take hours with no way of knowing in advance. Agree a maximum wait, or an hourly rate after a set time.
- Fronting money. If the tasker pays for shopping or a collection, they are lending you money until you pay them back. Some will only do it for small amounts.
- Timing. Early mornings, Saturdays and the days before Christmas cost more than a weekday afternoon.
What is usually included
- The tasker's time and local travel
- Collecting, dropping off or waiting as described
- A photo or receipt to show it is done
And what is usually not
- The cost of the shopping or items collected
- Postage when returning a parcel
- Parking, fares beyond local travel, or congestion charges
- Anything that needs your own ID in person, such as some passport or bank appointments
The one thing that saves the most money
For a parcel collection, fill in the back of the delivery card to name the person collecting, and give them the card and your ID. Without both, most depots and post offices will refuse to hand it over and you pay for a wasted trip.
Get real prices for your job
Post it free and get fixed-price offers from verified queueing & errands taskers in the UK. You only pay when the work is done.
Post a queueing & errands taskBrowse queueing & errands taskers in the UKWhat this costs on Taskerama
| On a £38 task | Through the marketplace | Your own client |
|---|---|---|
| Poster pays | £47.45 | £37.50 |
| Tasker receives | £28.50 | £36.21 |
| Platform fees | £18.95 | £1.29 |
Every fee is shown on the offer before you accept it, so the total above is the total you pay. All fees.
Common questions
How much does errands cost in the UK?
£15 to £60 for most jobs, with a median of £38. Typical prices for queueing & errands in the UK, from current UK market rates. Post your task to get exact fixed-price offers.
What makes errands more expensive?
Size and access are the two biggest factors, followed by urgency. Same-day and weekend work carries a premium, and anything above ground-floor level or requiring specialist equipment costs more. Materials, waste disposal and parking are often quoted separately, so check what is included.
How do I get an accurate price?
Post the job with photos, measurements and access details, and you will get fixed-price offers rather than estimates. Posting is free and there is no booking fee, so comparing three or four offers costs you nothing.
Should I pay per hour or a fixed price?
A fixed price for the whole job puts the risk of it overrunning on the tasker rather than on you. That is why every offer on Taskerama is a fixed total.