Cannabis Curbside Pickup Cost: Fees, Taxes, and Minimums

How much does cannabis curbside pickup cost?

Most curbside pickups add $0 to $5 to your order. Some dispensaries charge no fee. Others charge $3 to $10. A few require a minimum order of $25 to $50. The product price is the same as in-store. State and local taxes are the same. You pay the listed menu price plus tax plus any curbside fee.

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Typical curbside fees

No fee: common at dispensaries with high order volume.
$3 to $5: common at shops in cities with parking limits.
$10 or more: less common, seen at some delivery-focused shops.
Minimum order: $25 to $50 at some shops.

Fee data is not tracked by state regulators. Call the dispensary or check its website before ordering.

Product price: same as in-store menu.
Excise tax: same rate.
Sales tax: same rate.
Loyalty points: often earned on curbside orders.

Curbside pickup does not add a state fee. No state charges a tax for curbside pickup as a separate line item.

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State taxes apply to curbside orders

Tax rates depend on the state and city. Examples:

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California: 15% excise tax plus local sales tax up to 10.25%.
Colorado: 15% retail marijuana sales tax plus 2.9% state sales tax.
Oregon: 17% retail cannabis tax plus up to 3% local tax.

Taxes apply to the product total. The pickup method does not change the tax rate.

Minimum orders and payment

Some dispensaries set a minimum order for curbside. Common minimums are $25, $30, or $50. Payment methods vary. Some accept cash only. Some accept debit cards. Credit cards are rare. Prepay online can waive the curbside fee at some shops.

How to avoid curbside fees

Order online before you arrive.
Check the dispensary website for a curbside fee.
Ask if the fee is waived for online prepayment.
Meet the minimum order to avoid a small-order fee.
Choose a shop with no curbside fee.