Uber and Lyft prices in Boston

What rides cost in Boston 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 Boston

Trip	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
Short hop 2 miles, about 8 minutes	$15–22	$15–18	$22–32	$8–10
Across town 5 miles, about 16 minutes	$22–32	$20–25	$32–46	$16–19
Longer ride 10 miles, about 25 minutes	$35–51	$32–40	$51–73	$30–35

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

Price by ride type

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

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$19–28 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$18–22 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$22–32 UberX · 4 seats	$20–25 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$26–38 Priority · 4 seats	$23–29 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$28–41 Comfort · 4 seats	$28–35 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$32–46 UberXL · 6 seats	$28–35 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$47–68 Black · 4 seats	$50–62 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$61–88 Black SUV · 6 seats	$61–76 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$25–37 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Popular routes from BOS

Route	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft
BOS to Back Bay	5.1 mi	18 min	$30–40	$28–33
BOS to Faneuil Hall	3.1 mi	10 min	$23–31	$22–26
BOS to Fenway Park	5.9 mi	16 min	$31–41	$29–34
BOS to Harvard Square	8.4 mi	19 min	$37–50	$34–41
BOS to Seaport District	3.2 mi	9 min	$23–30	$22–25
BOS to South Station	4.1 mi	9 min	$25–33	$23–27

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Taxi rates in Boston

Taxi meters follow rates set by Boston Police Department Hackney Carriage Unit. They do not surge, which makes a taxi worth checking when ride apps are busy.

Initial charge	$2.60 (includes the first 0.14 mile)
Each mile	$2.80
Each minute stopped or in slow traffic	$0.47
Harbor tunnel toll	$2.75 BOS airport dropoffs: passenger pays $2.75 toll on trips from Boston proper to Logan Airport and North Shore communities

From the regulator's published rates. Last checked October 11, 2026. Taxis here can be booked with Curb. Rate is $2.60 for the first 1/7 mile and $0.40 per additional 1/7 mile with $28 per hour waiting; tolls are extra, the page lists no Logan pickup fee or effective date, and flat rates apply only to communities outside the listed meter-rate area. Source. .

Self-driving rides in Boston

Service	Status	Vehicle	Book with	Airports	Riders since
Waymo	Testing	Safety monitor on board	Waymo app	–	–

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

Common questions

How much does an Uber cost in Boston?

We estimate UberX at $15–22 for a 2-mile trip, $22–32 for 5 miles and $35–51 for 10 miles around midday on a weekday. Busy times cost more.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper in Boston?

They are usually close. For a 5-mile trip we estimate UberX at $22–32 and Lyft at $20–25. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both.

How much is an Uber from BOS airport?

From BOS to Back Bay we estimate UberX at $30–40 and Lyft at $28–33, airport fee included.

Are there self-driving rides in Boston?

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