Uber and Lyft prices in Miami

What rides cost in Miami 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 Miami

Trip	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
Short hop 2 miles, about 8 minutes	$11–17	$11–14	$16–24	$10–12
Across town 5 miles, about 16 minutes	$17–24	$15–19	$24–35	$20–23
Longer ride 10 miles, about 25 minutes	$26–38	$24–30	$38–55	$35–41

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

Price by ride type

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

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$14–21 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$13–17 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$17–24 UberX · 4 seats	$15–19 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$20–29 Priority · 4 seats	$17–22 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$21–30 Comfort · 4 seats	$21–26 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$24–35 UberXL · 6 seats	$21–26 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$35–51 Black · 4 seats	$37–46 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$45–66 Black SUV · 6 seats	$45–57 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$19–27 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Popular routes from MIA

Route	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft
MIA to South Beach	14.8 mi	30 min	$37–52	$34–42
MIA to Downtown Miami	11.8 mi	26 min	$32–45	$29–36
MIA to Brickell	12.4 mi	29 min	$33–47	$31–38
MIA to Wynwood	9.6 mi	25 min	$28–40	$26–32
MIA to PortMiami cruise terminals	12.9 mi	26 min	$33–47	$30–37
MIA to Coral Gables	10.7 mi	28 min	$30–43	$27–34

All rides at MIA · All rides at FLL

Taxi rates in Miami

Taxi meters follow rates set by Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works, For-Hire Transportation (Resolution R-700-22). They do not surge, which makes a taxi worth checking when ride apps are busy.

Initial charge	$2.95 (includes the first 0.17 mile)
Each mile	$3.30
Each minute stopped or in slow traffic	$0.40
Higher first-mile rate (derived)	$1.50 Every trip: derived: the meter charges $0.85 instead of $0.55 for each of the 5 one-sixth-mile units between 1/6 mile and 1 mile; applies in full to trips of 1 mile or more
Airport trip charge	$2.00 MIA airport pickups: trips originating at Miami International Airport
PortMiami trip charge	$2.00 In some cases: trips originating at PortMiami
Minimum fare	$15.00

From the regulator's published rates. In effect since 2022-08. Last checked October 11, 2026. Taxis here can be booked with Curb. Two-tier distance rate ($0.85 per 1/6 mile up to one mile, then $0.55 per 1/6 mile = $3.30 per mile), the $15 minimum applies only to trips from MIA or PortMiami, flat zone fares were eliminated in 2022, and SUVs and vans may add 30%. Source. .

Self-driving rides in Miami

Service	Status	Vehicle	Book with	Airports	Riders since
Tesla Robotaxi	Open to all	No one in the driver seat	Tesla Robotaxi app	–	Jul 2026
Waymo	Open to all	No one in the driver seat	Waymo app	–	Apr 2026
Zoox	Announced	No one in the driver seat	Zoox app	–	–

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

Common questions

How much does an Uber cost in Miami?

We estimate UberX at $11–17 for a 2-mile trip, $17–24 for 5 miles and $26–38 for 10 miles around midday on a weekday. Busy times cost more.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper in Miami?

They are usually close. For a 5-mile trip we estimate UberX at $17–24 and Lyft at $15–19. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both.

How much is an Uber from MIA airport?

From MIA to South Beach we estimate UberX at $37–52 and Lyft at $34–42, airport fee included.

Are there self-driving rides in Miami?

Yes. Tesla Robotaxi, Waymo carry riders in the Miami area.