Uber and Lyft at DTW

What a ride costs from Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) to the places people go most in Detroit, around midday on a weekday.

Where to meet your ride at DTW

Uber and Lyft pickup: Meet drivers only in the Ground Transportation Center across the skybridge. McNamara Terminal: take the elevator down to Level 4 of the McNamara garage. Evans Terminal: go through the sliding doors and down to Level 1 of the Big Blue Deck.
McNamara Terminal: Cross the skybridge to the Ground Transportation Center, then take the elevator bank on Level 6 down to Level 4.
Evans Terminal: Cross the skybridge, pass the sliding glass doors and take the elevator or escalator on the right down to Level 1 of the Big Blue Deck.
Dropoff: Curbside at the terminal you name when booking, in the departures area (per Uber).
Taxis: Metro Cab taxis and Metro Cars sedans dispatch from the Ground Transportation Center on Level 4 at both terminals, with booking kiosks on site. No flat fare is listed.
Self-driving rides: None as of October 2026
Train or bus: The Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) coach runs to downtown Detroit daily from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. for $8 at the door or $6 in advance; SMART's FAST Michigan Route 261 bus also serves both terminals.

Both pickup areas have seating and overhead heating, so wait there rather than at the curb.
Booking the DAX coach ahead drops the fare from $8 to $6.
Buses board at the Evans Ground Transportation Center or the McNamara departures level near Door 1.

Last checked October 11, 2026. Pickup areas move during construction, so follow the signs and the app on the day. Sources: metroairport.com, uber.com, uber.com, metroairport.com. .

Prices from DTW by destination

To	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft	UberXL
Downtown Detroit	23.1 mi	31 min	$48–68	$44–54	$67–96
Midtown Detroit	21.5 mi	29 min	$45–64	$42–51	$63–90
Ann Arbor	27.9 mi	34 min	$55–78	$51–63	$78–111
Dearborn	13.4 mi	27 min	$34–48	$31–38	$47–67
Royal Oak	32.8 mi	43 min	$64–91	$59–73	$91–129
Corktown	21.4 mi	27 min	$45–63	$41–50	$62–89
Ford Field	23.9 mi	30 min	$49–69	$45–55	$68–97
Little Caesars Arena	22.7 mi	30 min	$47–66	$43–53	$66–94
Troy	39.4 mi	48 min	$74–106	$68–84	$105–151
Southfield	26.0 mi	36 min	$53–75	$49–60	$75–107

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 DTW

Rideshare trips at DTW carry an airport fee of $4.00 on pickups and $0.00 on dropoffs, which our estimates include. A third-party fee tracker updated July 2026 lists a $4.00 pickup fee and no drop-off fee, citing the airport's website. No Wayne County Airport Authority fee document was found to confirm it. Source.

Self-driving rides at DTW

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

Common questions

How much is an Uber from DTW?

It depends on where you are going. For example, we estimate UberX from DTW to Downtown Detroit at $48–68 around midday on a weekday. The table on this page lists 10 popular destinations.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper at DTW?

They are usually within a few dollars of each other, and either can be cheaper at a given moment. From DTW to Downtown Detroit we estimate UberX at $48–68 and Lyft at $44–54.

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

Yes. Our estimates add $4.00 for pickups and $0.00 for dropoffs at DTW.

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

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