Uber and Lyft prices in Washington, DC

What rides cost in Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC

Trip	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
Short hop 2 miles, about 8 minutes	$10–15	$11–14	$15–22	$10–12
Across town 5 miles, about 16 minutes	$16–24	$17–21	$23–34	$18–21
Longer ride 10 miles, about 25 minutes	$24–35	$26–32	$35–51	$30–35

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

Price by ride type

For a 5-mile, 16-minute trip in Washington, DC.

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$14–20 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$15–19 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$16–24 UberX · 4 seats	$17–21 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$19–28 Priority · 4 seats	$20–25 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$21–30 Comfort · 4 seats	$23–29 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$23–34 UberXL · 6 seats	$24–30 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$34–50 Black · 4 seats	$42–52 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$45–64 Black SUV · 6 seats	$51–64 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$19–27 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Popular routes from DCA

Route	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft
DCA to National Mall	3.6 mi	11 min	$18–24	$19–22
DCA to Dupont Circle	5.3 mi	18 min	$22–30	$23–28
DCA to Georgetown	5.8 mi	14 min	$21–29	$22–26
DCA to Capitol Hill	4.8 mi	13 min	$20–27	$21–25
DCA to Union Station	5.4 mi	15 min	$21–29	$22–26
DCA to Rosslyn	5.2 mi	10 min	$19–26	$20–24

All rides at DCA · All rides at IAD

Taxi rates in Washington, DC

Taxi meters follow rates set by DC Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV). They do not surge, which makes a taxi worth checking when ride apps are busy.

Initial charge	$4.00 (includes the first 0.125 mile)
Each mile	$2.56
Each minute stopped or in slow traffic	$0.42
Passenger surcharge	$0.50 Every trip
Emergency fuel surcharge	$1.00 Every trip: flat $1.00 on all metered trips, in effect until December 25, 2026
Additional passenger fee	$1.00 Each extra passenger: flat $1.00 regardless of the number of additional passengers
Telephone dispatch fee	$2.00 In some cases: trips booked by telephone dispatch
Declared snow emergency fee	$15.00 In some cases: during a declared snow emergency

From the regulator's published rates. In effect since 2024-08. Last checked October 11, 2026. Taxis here can be booked with Curb. Wait rate is $25 per hour while stopped or under 10 mph, there is no luggage fee, airport surcharges and tolls are passed through at what the driver paid, and the $1.00 emergency fuel surcharge runs to 25 Dec 2026. Source. .

Self-driving rides in Washington, DC

Service	Status	Vehicle	Book with	Airports	Riders since
Zoox	Testing	Safety monitor on board	Zoox app	–	–
Waymo	Announced	No one in the driver seat	Waymo app	–	–

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

Common questions

How much does an Uber cost in Washington, DC?

We estimate UberX at $10–15 for a 2-mile trip, $16–24 for 5 miles and $24–35 for 10 miles around midday on a weekday. Busy times cost more.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper in Washington, DC?

They are usually close. For a 5-mile trip we estimate UberX at $16–24 and Lyft at $17–21. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both.

How much is an Uber from DCA airport?

From DCA to National Mall we estimate UberX at $18–24 and Lyft at $19–22, airport fee included.

Are there self-driving rides in Washington, DC?

Not yet. No self-driving service we track carries riders in Washington, DC today.