How to Cancel DoorDash DashPass (2026 Guide) — You're Spending More Because of It
Updated 2026-02-24 · 5 min read
DashPass costs $9.99/month for $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on orders over $12. Sounds like a deal — but DashPass members order 2-3x more often than non-members. The "free delivery" isn't saving you money. It's making you spend more. Here's how to cancel and how much you're actually spending on delivery food.
How to Cancel DashPass
Open the DoorDash app
Tap your Account icon (top left)
Tap Manage DashPass
Tap Cancel Membership
Follow the prompts — they'll show savings and offer discounts
⚠️ Chase Card DashPass: If you have DashPass through a Chase credit card (Sapphire, Freedom), it's free as a card benefit. You don't need to cancel this — it's not costing you anything extra. Check if your DashPass says "Complimentary" or "Chase" in the membership details.
The True Cost of Food Delivery
Let's be real about what DoorDash actually costs per order:
$15 meal at a restaurant:
Menu price on DoorDash: $17-18 (markup)
Service fee: $2-4
Small order fee (under $12): $2-3
Delivery fee (with DashPass): $0 | Without: $3-7
Tip: $3-5
Total with DashPass: $22-27
Total without DashPass: $25-34
Picking it up yourself: $15
DashPass Behavioral Trap
Research shows delivery subscription members:
Order 2-3x more frequently (the whole point from DoorDash's perspective)
Spend $200-500+/month on delivery food vs $50-100 without membership
Cook less at home (delivery becomes the default, not the exception)
The $10/month DashPass saves you maybe $40-60 in delivery fees but costs you $200+ in additional food spending you wouldn't have done otherwise
Alternatives to Delivery Apps
Meal prep — $3-5 per meal vs $20-30 delivered. 4 hours on Sunday feeds you all week
Pickup orders — Order on the restaurant's own app/website (cheaper than DoorDash prices) and pick it up yourself
Restaurant loyalty apps — Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, Starbucks all have their own free apps with rewards and sometimes free delivery
Costco rotisserie chicken — $4.99 feeds a family. The anti-DoorDash
🔍 Delivery Addiction Audit: DashPass + Uber One + Instacart+ + Grubhub+ = $30-50/month in delivery memberships alone, plus $300-800/month in actual orders. Upload your bank statement to JustCancel to see the real damage.