Change Your Delivery Address in the Uber Eats App
You can change your delivery address in Uber Eats at any point before you place an order, or after placing an order if the restaurant hasn't started preparing your food yet. Open the Uber Eats app, tap the address field at the top of the screen, and enter your new address. The app will show you restaurants available at that location. If you've already placed an order, you can change the address from the order details screen as long as the restaurant is still in the preparation stage — once cooking begins, most restaurants won't allow address changes.
The process takes about 30 seconds and requires nothing more than typing in your new location. Your payment method and account information stay the same; only the delivery destination changes. If you're switching between two addresses you use regularly (like home and work), you can save both as favorites in your account settings, which makes switching faster on future orders.
Key Takeaways
- Tap the address field at the top of the Uber Eats home screen and type your new address to change where food will be delivered.
- You can change your address before placing an order or when ready after, but most restaurants won't allow changes once they start cooking.
- Save multiple addresses in your account settings under "Saved Places" so you can switch between them without typing each time.
- If a restaurant has already accepted your order and started preparing it, contact the driver or restaurant directly through the app to request a change.
- Changing your address does not affect your payment method, account balance, or any active promotions or credits.
Steps to Change Your Address Before Placing an Order
Start by opening the Uber Eats app and looking at the top of the home screen. You'll see your current address displayed in a field — this is where you tap to change it. Press that field and a search box will appear where you can type a new address, intersection, landmark, or neighborhood.
As you type, the app shows a list of matching locations. Tap the one you want, and the app will refresh to show restaurants that deliver to that address. Your cart will empty if you had items saved, so you'll need to add items again. This is intentional — restaurants have different menus and delivery zones, so the app clears your selections when you move to a new area.
Once you've selected your new address and added items to your cart, proceed to checkout as normal. Your delivery address is locked in at this point and won't change unless you manually change it again.
Changing Your Address After You've Placed an Order
If you've already placed an order but haven't received a confirmation that the restaurant has started cooking, you can still change the address. Open the order details by tapping the order at the bottom of your screen or going to your active orders. Look for an option that says "Change delivery address" or a pencil icon next to the address.
Tap that option and enter your new address the same way you would before placing an order. The app will confirm that the restaurant can still deliver to the new location. If the restaurant cannot deliver there, you'll see a message saying the address change isn't possible — in that case, you would need to cancel and place a new order.
Once the restaurant has accepted your order and started preparing your food, the address change option usually disappears. At that point, your only option is to contact the driver or restaurant through the app's messaging feature and ask them to deliver to a different address. Many drivers will accommodate this if the new address is on their route, but it's not may provide.
Save Multiple Addresses for Faster Ordering
If you order from Uber Eats at more than one location regularly, save those addresses in your account. Go to your account settings (tap the profile icon in the bottom right), select "Saved Places," and tap the plus sign to add a new address. Give it a label like "Home," "Work," or "Mom's House" so you can identify it quickly.
Once you've saved addresses, they appear as quick-select options when you tap the address field on the home screen. Instead of typing the full address each time, you just tap the label. This saves time and reduces the chance of typing errors. You can save up to five addresses, and you can edit or delete them anytime from the same Saved Places menu.
What Happens to Your Order When You Change the Address
Changing your address does not affect your payment, any credits or promotions you have, or your order total — unless the new address is in a different delivery zone with a different delivery fee. Uber Eats calculates delivery fees based on distance from the restaurant, so moving your address farther away may increase the fee. The app will show you the new fee before you confirm the change, so you'll know the cost before it's applied.
Your order contents stay exactly the same. If you change the address before the restaurant starts cooking, the restaurant will prepare your food for the new location without any issues. The driver will receive the updated address and navigate to it instead of the original one.
When You Can't Change Your Address and What to Do
You cannot change your address if the restaurant has already started preparing your food — the app will show a message saying the change isn't possible. You also cannot change your address if it falls outside the restaurant's delivery zone. In both cases, your options are to cancel the order and place a new one, or to contact the driver or restaurant directly through the app's messaging feature.
If you've already paid and want to keep the order, message the driver as soon as you realize the address needs to change. Explain the situation and provide the correct address. Some drivers will agree to deliver to the new location if it's reasonable, but this depends on the driver and whether the new address is on a safe route. There's no may provide they'll agree, so canceling and reordering is usually the safer choice if the address is significantly different.
To cancel an order, open the order details and look for a "Cancel Order" button. You'll receive a refund to your original payment method, though it may take a few business days to appear. If the restaurant has already started cooking, you may not be able to cancel — in that case, contact Uber Eats support through the app by tapping your profile, then "Help," and selecting your order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my address if the driver is already on the way?
You cannot change the address through the app once the driver has been assigned and is heading to the restaurant. However, you can message the driver directly through the app and ask if they're willing to deliver to a different address. If the new address is on their route, many drivers will accommodate this, but it's not may provide. For significant address changes, canceling and reordering is the safer option.
Will I be charged a different delivery fee if I change my address to somewhere farther away?
Yes, delivery fees are based on distance from the restaurant to your address. If you change to an address that's farther away, the app will calculate a new fee and show it to you before you confirm the change. You'll see the updated total before the change is applied, so you can decide whether to proceed.
What if the restaurant doesn't deliver to my new address?
The app will tell you when ready if the restaurant can't deliver to your new address — you'll see a message saying the address is outside the delivery zone. In that case, you'll need to either change to a different address that the restaurant does serve, or cancel the order and place a new one at a restaurant that delivers to your preferred location.
Do I lose my credits or promotions if I change my address?
No, changing your address does not affect any credits, discounts, or promotions attached to your account or order. The only thing that may change is the delivery fee, which is recalculated based on the new distance. Your order total will update to reflect the new fee, but your credits and promotions remain active.
Can I change my address multiple times before placing an order?
Yes, you can change your address as many times as you want before you place an order. Each time you change it, the app shows you restaurants available at that new location. Once you place the order, you can still change the address, but only if the restaurant hasn't started cooking yet.