Uber and Lyft prices in Phoenix

What rides cost in Phoenix by distance, ride type and route, with the airports and self-driving services that serve it.

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What a ride costs in Phoenix

Trip	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
Short hop 2 miles, about 8 minutes	$10–14	$9–12	$14–20	$10–12
Across town 5 miles, about 16 minutes	$14–21	$13–16	$20–30	$18–22
Longer ride 10 miles, about 25 minutes	$22–33	$20–26	$32–47	$31–37

Estimates for a weekday around midday, using rates tuned to recent prices in Phoenix.Airport fees, tolls and tips are extra. .

Price by ride type

For a 5-mile, 16-minute trip in Phoenix.

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$12–18 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$11–14 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$14–21 UberX · 4 seats	$13–16 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$17–25 Priority · 4 seats	$15–19 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$18–26 Comfort · 4 seats	$18–22 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$20–30 UberXL · 6 seats	$18–23 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$30–43 Black · 4 seats	$32–40 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$39–56 Black SUV · 6 seats	$39–49 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$16–23 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Popular routes from PHX

Route	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft
PHX to Downtown Phoenix	4.7 mi	12 min	$17–23	$16–19
PHX to Old Town Scottsdale	11.6 mi	21 min	$27–38	$25–31
PHX to Tempe	8.6 mi	13 min	$22–29	$20–24
PHX to Arizona State University	6.5 mi	16 min	$20–27	$19–22
PHX to State Farm Stadium	21.6 mi	27 min	$41–57	$37–46
PHX to Chase Field	4.7 mi	11 min	$17–22	$16–19

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Taxi rates in Phoenix

Taxi meters follow rates set by City of Phoenix Aviation Department (Sky Harbor contracted taxis). They do not surge, which makes a taxi worth checking when ride apps are busy.

Initial charge	$7.00 (includes the first 1 mile)
Each mile	$2.60
Each minute stopped or in slow traffic	$0.60
PHX to Downtown Phoenix	$20.00 flat
Minimum fare	$18.00

From the regulator's published rates. Last checked October 11, 2026. These are the rates for airport-contracted taxis leaving Sky Harbor ($7 first mile, $2.60 per additional mile, $36 per hour traffic delay, $18 minimum, same for every company); no citywide meter tariff for other Phoenix taxis was found. Source. .

Self-driving rides in Phoenix

Service	Status	Vehicle	Book with	Airports	Riders since
Waymo	Open to all	No one in the driver seat	Waymo app	PHX	Oct 2020
Zoox	Testing	Safety monitor on board	Zoox app	–	–
Tesla Robotaxi	Announced	No one in the driver seat	Tesla Robotaxi app	–	–

Self-driving rides in Phoenix: map, prices and how to ride

Common questions

How much does an Uber cost in Phoenix?

We estimate UberX at $10–14 for a 2-mile trip, $14–21 for 5 miles and $22–33 for 10 miles around midday on a weekday. Busy times cost more.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper in Phoenix?

They are usually close. For a 5-mile trip we estimate UberX at $14–21 and Lyft at $13–16. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both.

How much is an Uber from PHX airport?

From PHX to Downtown Phoenix we estimate UberX at $17–23 and Lyft at $16–19, airport fee included.

Are there self-driving rides in Phoenix?

Yes. Waymo carries riders in the Phoenix area.