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The biggest cost driver. Uber charges $0.90–$1.60 per mile for UberX, Lyft charges similar rates.
Per-minute charges of $0.20–$0.35/min add up in heavy traffic. A 30-min ride in traffic costs more than a 15-min ride covering the same distance.
UberX and Lyft are the cheapest. Comfort/Lux add 20–40%, XL adds 40–60%, and Black/Lux Black can cost 2–3x more.
When demand exceeds supply, prices spike 1.5–3x. Common during rush hours, bad weather, concerts, and holidays.
New York and San Francisco are the most expensive markets. Southern and Midwestern cities are typically 20–30% cheaper.
Booking fees ($1.85–$2.75), airport surcharges ($2–$6), and tolls are added on top of the base fare calculation.
Average rate structure for a typical 10-mile, 25-minute ride (non-surge).
| Service | Base Fare | Per Mile | Per Min | 10-mi Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UberX | $1.50–$2.50 | $1.10–$1.50 | $0.22–$0.30 | $22–$32 |
| Uber Comfort | $2.00–$3.50 | $1.30–$1.80 | $0.30–$0.40 | $28–$40 |
| UberXL | $2.00–$3.00 | $1.50–$2.20 | $0.35–$0.50 | $32–$48 |
| Uber Black | $8.00–$10.00 | $2.50–$4.00 | $0.45–$0.65 | $50–$75 |
| Lyft | $1.00–$2.50 | $1.05–$1.45 | $0.20–$0.30 | $20–$30 |
| Lyft XL | $2.00–$3.50 | $1.40–$2.00 | $0.30–$0.45 | $30–$45 |
| Taxi (metered) | $2.50–$3.50 | $2.00–$3.00 | $0.40–$0.50 | $28–$42 |
Rates are national averages. See per-mile rates by city for your local pricing.
Enter your pickup and drop-off locations. Our calculator uses rate data from Uber, Lyft, and local taxi services in supported US markets to estimate fares for every available ride type — UberX, Uber Comfort, UberXL, Uber Black, Lyft, Lyft XL, and metered taxis.
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Our estimates are based on current base fares, per-mile rates, per-minute rates, and booking fees for each service. They are typically within 10–15% of the final fare. Actual prices may differ due to real-time surge/demand pricing, traffic conditions, route changes, and tolls.
Our base estimates show non-surge pricing. When surge pricing is active, actual fares can be 1.5–3x higher. We recommend comparing both Uber and Lyft, as surge events often affect one app more than the other.
Yes. Enter a supported airport code (LAX, JFK, ORD, etc.) as your pickup or drop-off. Our calculator includes airport surcharges ($2–$6) in the estimate where surcharge data is available.
RideWise public guides currently focus on major US markets, with more reviewed city pages being added over time.
Looking for something more specific? See how much an Uber costs by distance and city, the dedicated Uber fare calculator guide, our Lyft cost breakdown, or Uber cost per mile by city. To pick the cheaper app for your exact route, use the side-by-side Uber vs Lyft comparison.
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