Grocery delivery is one of the most resilient segments of the gig economy. In the Valley of the Sun, the battle for grocery shopping dominance comes down to two major platforms: Instacart and Shipt. Here is how they compare for drivers across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, and Chandler.

Instacart: Highest Volume & Multi-Store Reach

Instacart partners with virtually every major supermarket chain in Arizona, including Fry’s Food Stores, Sprouts Farmers Market, Safeway, Costco, and Total Wine. Volume is constant, making it easy to find batches at almost any hour of the day. The app’s rating system rewards fast, communicative shoppers with priority access to high-tip batches.

Shipt: Target Loyalty & Preferred Shopper Perks

Shipt, owned by Target Corporation, thrives in suburban hubs like North Scottsdale, Gilbert, and Chandler. A major differentiator is Shipt’s “Preferred Shopper” feature, which allows happy customers to request you directly for future orders. This enables experienced shoppers to build a predictable weekly customer route with exceptionally reliable tips.

Why a Dedicated Hybrid Rental Outperforms Personal Cars

Grocery delivery involves frequent multi-bag orders, beverage cartons, and multiple customer stops per hour. Driving a gas-heavy vehicle eats into your grocery profits, while a small coupe lacks the trunk space required for double or triple batches. Drive It Pro’s Food Delivery Car Rentals provide the spacious cargo capacity of the Prius V alongside 45+ MPG efficiency. Check our driver testimonials and reserve yours today!