Uber and Lyft at CVG

What a ride costs from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to the places people go most in Cincinnati, around midday on a weekday.

Where to meet your ride at CVG

Uber and Lyft pickup: From baggage claim follow signs past carousel 4 to Ground Transport East, not the terminal curbfront. Uber meets at Zone 4; Lyft drivers park in numbered stalls and text you the stall number.
Dropoff: Curbside at the terminal entrance for your airline.
Taxis: zTrip taxis are at Ground Transport East on the Baggage Claim level (513-962-1122). Walk-up service may be limited after midnight; no flat fare is published.
Self-driving rides: None as of October 2026. The airport does have a permit process for autonomous vehicles, so this could change.
Train or bus: TANK buses leave from the Public Transit stop at Ground Transport East on the Baggage Claim level; the local cash fare is $2.

You can wait indoors at Ground Transport East until the car arrives.
Late-night arrivals should pre-book; walk-up options thin out after midnight.
TANK's $2 bus is the cheapest option if its route suits you.

Last checked October 11, 2026. Pickup areas move during construction, so follow the signs and the app on the day. Sources: cvgairport.com, cvgairport.com, cvgairport.com, assets.ctfassets.net. .

Prices from CVG by destination

To	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft	UberXL
Downtown Cincinnati	12.7 mi	21 min	$28–39	$26–32	$39–55
Over-the-Rhine	20.4 mi	28 min	$39–55	$36–44	$55–78
University of Cincinnati	16.8 mi	28 min	$35–49	$32–39	$49–69
Great American Ball Park	13.0 mi	22 min	$29–40	$26–32	$40–56
Paycor Stadium	12.6 mi	21 min	$28–39	$26–31	$39–55
Newport on the Levee	13.3 mi	24 min	$30–41	$27–33	$41–58
Covington	12.0 mi	22 min	$27–38	$25–31	$38–54
Hyde Park	19.3 mi	30 min	$38–54	$35–43	$54–77
Kings Island	36.3 mi	44 min	$63–89	$57–71	$89–127
Mount Adams	14.3 mi	22 min	$30–42	$28–34	$42–60

Estimates for a weekday around midday, with the airport fee and any tolls we can price included. Tips are not. .

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Airport fees at CVG

Rideshare trips at CVG carry an airport fee of $3.00 on pickups and $3.00 on dropoffs, which our estimates include. Kenton County Airport Board rules (November 2023) set a minimum of $3.00 per ride-app airport trip, counting trips to or from the airport; individual contracts may set more. Source.

Self-driving rides at CVG

We do not know of a self-driving service that serves CVG today. See where self-driving rides are available.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from CVG?

It depends on where you are going. For example, we estimate UberX from CVG to Downtown Cincinnati at $28–39 around midday on a weekday. The table on this page lists 10 popular destinations.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper at CVG?

They are usually within a few dollars of each other, and either can be cheaper at a given moment. From CVG to Downtown Cincinnati we estimate UberX at $28–39 and Lyft at $26–32.

Is there an airport fee for Uber and Lyft at CVG?

Yes. Our estimates add $3.00 for pickups and $3.00 for dropoffs at CVG.

Can I take a self-driving car to or from CVG?

We do not know of a self-driving service that picks up or drops off at CVG today.