Uber and Lyft prices in Honolulu

What rides cost in Honolulu 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 Honolulu

Trip	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
Short hop 2 miles, about 8 minutes	$12–17	$11–14	$17–25	$13–16
Across town 5 miles, about 16 minutes	$17–25	$16–20	$25–36	$26–31
Longer ride 10 miles, about 25 minutes	$28–40	$25–31	$40–57	$48–57

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

Price by ride type

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

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$15–22 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$14–17 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$17–25 UberX · 4 seats	$16–20 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$21–30 Priority · 4 seats	$18–23 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$22–32 Comfort · 4 seats	$22–27 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$25–36 UberXL · 6 seats	$22–28 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$37–53 Black · 4 seats	$39–49 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$48–69 Black SUV · 6 seats	$48–59 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$20–29 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Popular routes from HNL

Route	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft
HNL to Waikiki	16.3 mi	43 min	$46–65	$42–52
HNL to Downtown Honolulu	13.2 mi	32 min	$38–54	$35–43
HNL to Ala Moana Center	14.4 mi	38 min	$42–59	$38–47
HNL to Pearl Harbor	8.4 mi	23 min	$28–39	$26–32
HNL to Diamond Head	18.5 mi	39 min	$48–68	$44–54
HNL to Ko Olina	26.1 mi	43 min	$60–86	$55–68

All rides at HNL

Taxi rates in Honolulu

Taxi meters follow rates set by City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services (ROH Sec. 12-1.10; rules Sec. 9-1-13). They do not surge, which makes a taxi worth checking when ride apps are busy.

Initial charge	$4.38 (includes the first 0.125 mile)
Each mile	$4.48
Each minute stopped or in slow traffic	$0.75
Regular baggage	$0.75 In some cases: per piece of baggage, parcel or object; small hand items are free
Extra large or heavy baggage	$6.38 In some cases: per piece over 10 cubic feet, 80 pounds or 4 feet, and each surfboard or bicycle

From the regulator's published rates. Last checked October 11, 2026. Maximum fares from the rule amendments heard 28 Nov 2022, which the department says raised fares from $3.50 plus $0.45 per 1/8 mile (figures taken from the rule text it links, still labelled proposed), with waiting at $0.56 per 45 seconds and an optional fuel surcharge recalculated by the Director every six months. Source. .

Self-driving rides in Honolulu

No self-driving service we track operates in Honolulu yet, and none has announced plans to. See where self-driving rides are available.

Common questions

How much does an Uber cost in Honolulu?

We estimate UberX at $12–17 for a 2-mile trip, $17–25 for 5 miles and $28–40 for 10 miles around midday on a weekday. Busy times cost more.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper in Honolulu?

They are usually close. For a 5-mile trip we estimate UberX at $17–25 and Lyft at $16–20. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both.

How much is an Uber from HNL airport?

From HNL to Waikiki we estimate UberX at $46–65 and Lyft at $42–52, airport fee included.

Are there self-driving rides in Honolulu?

Not yet. No self-driving service we track carries riders in Honolulu today.