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Uber Eats reveals the Canadian city with the most generous tippers

Irish Mae Silvestre
Irish Mae Silvestre
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Jan 16 2026, 6:48 pm
Uber Eats reveals the Canadian city with the most generous tippers
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When it comes to tipping delivery drivers, Uber Eats has revealed the top cities in Canada with the most generous customers.

On Thursday, Uber Eats published a report marking the company’s 10th anniversary in Canada, offering insights into Canadians’ evolving cravings. Canadians have used the app to deliver everything from comfort food to groceries, flowers, and even makeup. And according to Uber Eats, the company hit one billion deliveries in January.

The delivery service has come a long way since it started — in 2015, it was just a small lunch-delivery service in Toronto. Now, Uber Eats reaches 85 per cent of the population, operating in over 400 cities in Canada.

But which of these cities is the most generous when it comes to tipping?

Surprisingly, Toronto and Vancouver don’t make the cut. Uber Eats reports that Calgary customers are the most generous, consistently giving bigger tips to their delivery drivers. Close behind is another Alberta city, Edmonton, which ranks second for tipping generosity.

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Montreal and Halifax are in third and fourth place. According to the list, five cities in Ontario are home to 10 of the most generous tippers in the country. Check out the list below:

  1. Calgary, Alta.
  2. Edmonton, Alta.
  3. Montreal, Que.
  4. Halifax, N.S.
  5. Ottawa, Ont.
  6. Kingston, Ont.
  7. Hamilton, Ont.
  8. Winnipeg, Man.
  9. Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont.
  10. London, Ont.

Edmontonians weren’t only generous tippers, they’ve also been the most polite Canadians over the past decade, “based on who says please, thank you, and merci the most on their orders.” The second most polite customers are in Ottawa, followed by Toronto.

So what were Canadians ordering?

In 2025, the most popular items that people craved were burrito bowls, coffee, chicken, bagels, and shawarma. The top five cuisines were Asian, American, Canadian, Indian, and Japanese.

Canadians also ordered some pretty weird stuff, including a space cowgirl Halloween costume, a pickleball set, a disco ball, and a Christmas dog collar.

What are your thoughts on tipping when ordering through Uber Eats? Leave a comment below or email us at trending@dailyhive.com.

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