It used to be that you had to wait weeks or even months for a mattress delivery. You’d go to the mattress store, try out a bunch of mattresses and then order your favorite. When it came time for delivery, the delivery drivers would bring the mattress to the bedroom, set it up and haul away the old mattress.
Times have changed.
Today, you can get same-day mattress delivery from your local stores and even a few online retailers. If you can’t get same-day delivery, you may find next-day mattress delivery or free delivery, both of which are great options too.
We’ve located the top mattress stores offering the best mattress delivery options nationwide.
What to Look for in Mattress Delivery
Before you set up mattress delivery, ask yourself what you want out of it. Do you want…
- Same-day or the fastest delivery available
- Next day delivery when you can schedule the time frame
- Free shipping to save up to $150 on delivery charges
- Help setting up the new mattress
- Help removing an old mattress
Every mattress store offers different shipping options. Some offer same-day delivery but at a premium. Others offer free shipping, but you may wait 7 days or more for it. Not all mattress stores install the mattress in your bedroom either.
Ask specific questions about the cost and type of delivery before choosing either same-day mattress delivery, next day, or free shipping.
Stores with Same Day Mattress Delivery
Same-day mattress delivery is hard for many stores, but that doesn’t stop a few stores from offering it. You may be eligible for same-day delivery if you order within a certain timeframe and the product is in stock.
Here’s what you must know.
Mattress Firm
Mattress Firm offers a Same Day Delivery Guarantee if you order in-person, over the phone, or via chat. Online orders don’t qualify for same-day delivery.
The delivery includes:
- Free set up of your new mattress
- Free haul away of your old mattress
- Safe delivery with proper precautions taken
1-800 Mattress
1-800 Mattress offers a same or next-day delivery option for in-stock mattresses. Their delivery includes their ‘red carpet service’ including:
- All delivery drivers wear booties in your home
- All precautions are taken to keep everyone safe
- Install the new mattress
- Remove the old mattress
If 1-800 Mattress misses your same day or next day delivery date, they’ll refund you the cost of delivery.
Tuft & Needle
Tuft & Needle is an online mattress store, but they offer same-day delivery in Phoenix, Austin, Raleigh, San Francisco, Seattle, Kansas City, and Los Angeles. They do charge a $50 non-refundable fee for same-day delivery. Here’s what to expect:
- You must order by 2PM
- Delivery will be between 4PM and 9PM
- Same-day delivery is only available on the Original T&N and Mint mattresses
Stores that Ship Next Day
If you order a mattress online, it’s nearly impossible to deliver it the same day or even the next day, so the next best thing is mattresses that ship the next day. X stores offer next-day shipping with delivery occurring within 3 to 7 days.
US Mattress
US Mattress makes it easy to find the mattresses that are in stock and ready to ship as they put them all on the same page on their website. If you’re in a hurry for a mattress but don’t want to shop in-store, this could be a good alternative for mattress delivery.
Here’s what your mattress delivery includes:
- Ships next business day
- Mattress is delivered to your front door (not the bedroom)
- You may be contacted to schedule a delivery window if someone must be there to accept the order
American Mattress
American Mattress offers a few delivery options, including next-day delivery. In-stock mattresses can usually be delivered within 24 – 48 hours of purchase for a fee of $99.99 for premium delivery. You’ll receive a 2-hour delivery window and receive the following benefits:
- Assembly of hte new mattress and/or bed frame
- Free pick up of old mattress
*If you order an adjustable base, for a fee of $149.99 (instead of $99.99), you’ll also get free installation of the adjustable base.
Stores Offering Free Mattress Delivery
Sometimes you’d rather save money on mattress delivery rather than getting it fast. If you aren’t in a hurry, here are the top stores offering free mattress delivery.
Mattress Warehouse
Mattress Warehouse offers free delivery on orders $899 or higher. You’ll get a 3-hour window to expect your delivery and your delivery includes the following:
- Free set up of your new mattress
- $14.99 per piece if you need the old mattress removed
- All safety and sanitary precautions take
- White Glove Delivery services
HassleLess Mattress
If you live in the Midwest (Illinois, Wisconsin, or Indiana) you can enjoy next-day free delivery with HassleLess Mattress. The free delivery is contactless and delivered to your front door. Here’s what you must know:
- Delivery times are between 8 – 5 Monday – Friday
- They won’t accept special time requests
- You’ll get a 3 hour window the night before
Rooms to Go
Rooms to Go has a large selection of mattresses they ship for free. Just navigate to their ‘free shipping’ page and you’ll see the in-stock mattresses ready to ship for free. Here’s what you must know:
- The mattress will ship UPS
- You’ll receive the mattress at your front door
- Rooms to Go ships to anywhere in the contiguous United States
Mattress Factory
If you live in the Greater Philadelphia area, you can get next-day delivery at Mattress Factory, but don’t worry if you don’t. They also offer free nationwide delivery on a wide selection of mattresses. To find out which products are eligible, call 855-456-MATTRESS.
Mattress Delivery FAQs
How fast can a mattress be delivered?
During the pandemic, mattress delivery took a few weeks, sometimes longer because there was a shortage of supplies everywhere. Today, as supplies become more plentiful, you can find same-day mattress delivery, next-day delivery, or slower options that ship for free.
Decide what you want out of your mattress delivery. Is it more important to have the mattress delivered right away or would you prefer to save money?
Can you sleep on a mattress the same day?
Many mattresses you buy online today are bed-in-a-box. This means the mattress is compressed to fit in the box for economic shipping. When you receive it, you take the mattress out of the box and it starts expanding.
Typically, it takes 4 – 6 hours for most expansion, but some manufacturers recommend waiting 24 hours before sleeping on the mattress. If you aren’t sure, contact the manufacturer to find out how long you should wait.
Do all mattress companies take your old mattress away?
Every mattress company includes different services. If your mattress is being shipped overnight via FedEx or UPS, they won’t take your old mattress. If the mattress company themselves is delivering the mattress, though, they might offer mattress haul away. Some do it for free (included with the cost of delivery) and others charge for it.
Where do you get rid of old mattresses?
If your mattress delivery didn’t include mattress haul away, there are ways to get rid of it. If your garbage service won’t take it (most will), you can call your local Salvation Army or Habitat for Humanity to see if they will take them.
Final Thoughts
Today it’s easier than before to get same-day mattress delivery or even next-day delivery. If you don’t care about the speed, find a store that offers free mattress delivery. It’s more common than you think.
The key is to buy the mattress that suits your needs the most and that the service offers what you need. Not all mattresses are ‘white-glove delivered’ today, which gives you more options for free or fast shipping.
