Let’s cut to the chase. Costco water delivery, through their partnership with ReadyRefresh (formerly known as DS Services), isn’t a single price. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure kind of deal.
For a standard 3-gallon or 5-gallon jug of purified water, you’re looking at roughly $6 to $8 per delivery. That’s per jug, my friend. And yes, that includes the water, the jug, and the person who brings it to your front door.
If you opt for the fancy stuff—spring water or alkaline water—prices can creep up to $10 to $12 per jug. But let’s be honest: unless you’re a fancy potato, do you really need alkaline water?
But Wait, There’s More (The Fine Print)
Here’s where it gets slightly tricky. Costco doesn’t sell their own water delivery plan the way they sell a $1.50 hot dog. Instead, you sign up through ReadyRefresh with a Costco membership number.
You’ll likely pay a small deposit for the first few jugs (around $10 to $15). Think of it as a security deposit for a rental apartment for water. You get it back when you return the jugs.
Also, delivery fees are usually waived if you order a minimum number of jugs—typically three or more per visit. So order big, or order alone and pay a tiny fee. Your call.
