Uber and Lyft prices in Raleigh-Durham

What rides cost in Raleigh-Durham 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 Raleigh-Durham

Trip	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
Short hop 2 miles, about 8 minutes	$9–13	$9–11	$13–19	$9–10
Across town 5 miles, about 16 minutes	$13–19	$12–15	$19–27	$17–20
Longer ride 10 miles, about 25 minutes	$21–30	$19–24	$30–43	$31–37

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

Price by ride type

For a 5-mile, 16-minute trip in Raleigh-Durham.

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$11–16 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$11–13 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$13–19 UberX · 4 seats	$12–15 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$16–23 Priority · 4 seats	$14–17 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$17–24 Comfort · 4 seats	$16–21 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$19–27 UberXL · 6 seats	$17–21 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$28–40 Black · 4 seats	$29–37 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$36–52 Black SUV · 6 seats	$36–45 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$15–22 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Popular routes from RDU

Route	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft
RDU to Downtown Raleigh	14.7 mi	23 min	$30–41	$28–34
RDU to Duke University	16.6 mi	23 min	$32–44	$30–36
RDU to UNC Chapel Hill	17.9 mi	25 min	$34–47	$32–38
RDU to NC State University	13.8 mi	22 min	$29–39	$27–32
RDU to Research Triangle Park	6.1 mi	10 min	$17–23	$16–19
RDU to Downtown Durham	14.8 mi	19 min	$29–40	$27–33

All rides at RDU

Taxi rates in Raleigh-Durham

Taxi meters follow rates set by City of Raleigh (Raleigh Police Department taxi inspections). They do not surge, which makes a taxi worth checking when ride apps are busy.

Initial charge	$3.00
Each mile	$3.00
Each minute stopped or in slow traffic	$0.30

From the regulator's published rates. In effect since 2024-05. Last checked October 11, 2026. Taxis here can be booked with Curb. City rates since 1 May 2024 ($3 to start, $3 per mile, $0.30 per minute waiting, up from $1.95, $2.50 and $0.25), read from the City's page through a search index because the page itself returned access denied on the retrieval date; RDU airport taxis are regulated separately by the airport authority. Source. .

Self-driving rides in Raleigh-Durham

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

Common questions

How much does an Uber cost in Raleigh-Durham?

We estimate UberX at $9–13 for a 2-mile trip, $13–19 for 5 miles and $21–30 for 10 miles around midday on a weekday. Busy times cost more.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper in Raleigh-Durham?

They are usually close. For a 5-mile trip we estimate UberX at $13–19 and Lyft at $12–15. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both.

How much is an Uber from RDU airport?

From RDU to Downtown Raleigh we estimate UberX at $30–41 and Lyft at $28–34, airport fee included.

Are there self-driving rides in Raleigh-Durham?

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