Errand Running Service: What It Costs and What It Covers

An Errand Running Service in NYC

An errand runner handles the tasks you don't have time for — pickups, drops, returns, and small jobs. Here's what it covers and costs.

What It Covers

• Package and prescription pickups.
• Returns to a store (with a receipt).
• Dry cleaning pickup and drop-off.
• Grocery shopping (a list, picked and delivered).
• Post office runs (mailing a package, picking up a held one).
• Small tasks (a gift pickup, a document delivery).

What It Costs

A single errand (one pickup or one drop) is usually the $45 flat rate. Multiple errands in one run add a per-stop fee (~$15-25 each).

The Time

Most errands are same-day. Book in the morning, the errand is done by early afternoon. A specific time window can be requested.

The Authorization

For pickups held in your name (prescriptions, held packages), you authorize the runner with your ID and a note. For purchases, you pay the store ahead or give the runner a card.

The Vehicle

For errands that need a vehicle (a large pickup, multiple stops across Manhattan), a van is available at the $99/hour rate. Most errands fit in a car or on foot.

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