Uber and Lyft prices in Baltimore

What rides cost in Baltimore 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 Baltimore

Trip	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
Short hop 2 miles, about 8 minutes	$10–14	$10–13	$14–20	$7–8
Across town 5 miles, about 16 minutes	$15–22	$16–20	$22–32	$13–16
Longer ride 10 miles, about 25 minutes	$24–34	$25–31	$34–49	$24–28

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

Price by ride type

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

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$13–19 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$14–18 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$15–22 UberX · 4 seats	$16–20 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$18–27 Priority · 4 seats	$19–23 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$20–28 Comfort · 4 seats	$22–28 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$22–32 UberXL · 6 seats	$23–28 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$33–47 Black · 4 seats	$40–50 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$42–61 Black SUV · 6 seats	$49–61 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$18–26 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Popular routes from BWI

Route	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft
BWI to Inner Harbor	12.1 mi	17 min	$27–37	$28–34
BWI to Fells Point	13.5 mi	26 min	$31–43	$32–40
BWI to Johns Hopkins Hospital	11.9 mi	27 min	$30–42	$31–38
BWI to Camden Yards	9.5 mi	15 min	$23–32	$24–30
BWI to M&T Bank Stadium	9.5 mi	17 min	$24–33	$25–30
BWI to Federal Hill	9.9 mi	17 min	$24–34	$26–31

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Taxi rates in Baltimore

Taxi meters follow rates set by Maryland Public Service Commission, Transportation Division. They do not surge, which makes a taxi worth checking when ride apps are busy.

Initial charge	$1.80 (includes the first 0.09 mile)
Each mile	$2.20
Each minute stopped or in slow traffic	$0.40
Baltimore City passenger-for-hire tax	$0.25 Every trip: $0.25 for each passenger, added at the end of the trip
Baltimore City passenger-for-hire tax (each extra passenger)	$0.25 Each extra passenger: the $0.25 city tax is charged for each passenger
Night surcharge	$0.50 At night: per trip between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM
Prompt call service surcharge	$1.00 In some cases: when the taxicab arrives within 30 minutes of a call for service
Downtown Baltimore to BWI Marshall Airport	$30.00 flat (per taxicab, no other charges may be added)
Cruise ship terminal to BWI Marshall Airport	$30.00 flat (per taxicab, no other charges may be added)

From the regulator's published rates. In effect since 2008-09. Last checked October 11, 2026. The rate sheet still linked from the PSC taxicab page is the one effective 1 Sept 2008 ($1.80 first 1/11 mile, $0.20 per additional 1/11 mile and per 30 seconds waiting), with an extra $0.30 per mile travelled outside Baltimore City. Source. .

Self-driving rides in Baltimore

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

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

Common questions

How much does an Uber cost in Baltimore?

We estimate UberX at $10–14 for a 2-mile trip, $15–22 for 5 miles and $24–34 for 10 miles around midday on a weekday. Busy times cost more.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper in Baltimore?

They are usually close. For a 5-mile trip we estimate UberX at $15–22 and Lyft at $16–20. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both.

How much is an Uber from BWI airport?

From BWI to Inner Harbor we estimate UberX at $27–37 and Lyft at $28–34, airport fee included.

Are there self-driving rides in Baltimore?

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