Uber and Lyft at PHX

What a ride costs from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) to the places people go most in Phoenix, around midday on a weekday.

Where to meet your ride at PHX

Uber and Lyft pickup: Cross from baggage claim to the outer curb. Terminal 3: the south outer curb (all but its far east end) or the far east end of the north curb. Terminal 4, Level 1: north curb by Door 1, or south curb by Doors 2, 6 or 8.
Terminal 3: South outer curb except its far east end, plus the far east end of the north outer curb.
Terminal 4: Level 1 outer curbs: north side, far west end outside Door 1; south side, east end outside Door 6 or 8 and west end by Door 2.
PHX Sky Train stations: 44th Street station north curb; 24th Street station south curb.
Rental Car Center: Visitor's Parking Lot, reached by the exterior elevator from the lobby.
Dropoff: Curbside at the terminal you select when booking (per Uber).
Taxis: Terminal 3: north curb outside Door 7. Terminal 4, Level 1: north curb outside Door 7 or south curb outside Door 4. Meter is $7 for the first mile and $2.60 per mile after, $18 minimum; downtown Phoenix is a $20 flat rate.
Self-driving rides: Waymo picks up and drops off 24/7 at the Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 rideshare curbs (Waymo lists Level 1 outer curb, South Door 8) and at the 44th Street (north curb) and 24th Street (south curb) PHX Sky Train stations.
Train or bus: The free PHX Sky Train links both terminals to the 44th Street station for Valley Metro Rail to downtown Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa; the rail fare is not shown on the airport page.

Uber's local advice: use the north curb for Scottsdale, Tempe or Mesa and the south curb for downtown or Glendale.
Meeting your ride at a Sky Train station avoids terminal traffic, and the city bills a lower airport fee there.
Heading downtown? The taxi flat rate is $20.

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

Prices from PHX by destination

To	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
Downtown Phoenix	4.7 mi	12 min	$17–23	$16–19	$22–31	$20
Old Town Scottsdale	11.6 mi	21 min	$27–38	$25–31	$37–52	$34–40
Tempe	8.6 mi	13 min	$22–29	$20–24	$29–41	$26–30
Arizona State University	6.5 mi	16 min	$20–27	$19–22	$27–37	$21–25
State Farm Stadium	21.6 mi	27 min	$41–57	$37–46	$57–80	$58–68
Chase Field	4.7 mi	11 min	$17–22	$16–19	$22–31	$20
Downtown Mesa	14.4 mi	22 min	$31–43	$28–35	$43–60	$40–48
Downtown Chandler	21.0 mi	24 min	$39–55	$36–44	$54–77	$56–66
Biltmore Fashion Park	7.9 mi	15 min	$22–29	$20–24	$29–40	$25–29
Scottsdale Fashion Square	10.8 mi	22 min	$27–37	$25–30	$37–51	$32–38

Estimates for a weekday around midday, with the airport fee and any tolls we can price included. Tips are not. Taxi figures use the regulated meter or flat fare. .

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Airport fees at PHX

We have not yet confirmed the rideshare fee at PHX, so our estimates use $4.00, which is typical for large US airports. .

Self-driving rides at PHX

Waymo. Open to all. Book with: Waymo app.

Airport access for self-driving cars changes often and pickup points differ from the rideshare area. .

Common questions

How much is an Uber from PHX?

It depends on where you are going. For example, we estimate UberX from PHX to Downtown Phoenix at $17–23 around midday on a weekday. The table on this page lists 10 popular destinations.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper at PHX?

They are usually within a few dollars of each other, and either can be cheaper at a given moment. From PHX to Downtown Phoenix we estimate UberX at $17–23 and Lyft at $16–19.

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

Most large airports charge rideshare trips a fee of a few dollars. We have not confirmed the exact amount at PHX, so our estimates use a typical $4.00.

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

Waymo is reported to serve PHX. Pickup points for self-driving cars are often different from the rideshare area, so check the app.