Uber and Lyft prices in Cleveland

What rides cost in Cleveland 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 Cleveland

Trip	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
Short hop 2 miles, about 8 minutes	$10–15	$10–12	$14–21	$7–8
Across town 5 miles, about 16 minutes	$15–21	$13–17	$21–30	$13–16
Longer ride 10 miles, about 25 minutes	$23–33	$21–26	$33–48	$24–28

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

Price by ride type

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

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$13–18 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$12–15 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$15–21 UberX · 4 seats	$13–17 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$17–25 Priority · 4 seats	$15–19 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$18–27 Comfort · 4 seats	$18–23 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$21–30 UberXL · 6 seats	$19–23 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$31–44 Black · 4 seats	$32–41 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$40–57 Black SUV · 6 seats	$40–50 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$17–24 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Popular routes from CLE

Route	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft
CLE to Downtown Cleveland	13.5 mi	21 min	$30–42	$28–34
CLE to Cleveland Clinic	16.2 mi	25 min	$34–48	$32–39
CLE to University Circle	16.4 mi	26 min	$35–49	$32–40
CLE to Ohio City	14.1 mi	20 min	$31–42	$28–34
CLE to Progressive Field	13.2 mi	19 min	$29–41	$27–33
CLE to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame	16.2 mi	21 min	$33–46	$31–38

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Taxi rates in Cleveland

Taxi meters follow rates set by City of Cleveland Division of Assessments and Licenses (Codified Ordinances Sec. 443.26). They do not surge, which makes a taxi worth checking when ride apps are busy.

Initial charge	$2.75 (includes the first 0.125 mile)
Each mile	$2.24
Each minute stopped or in slow traffic	$0.30
Passengers over four	$1.00 Each extra passenger: per person over 12 years of age beyond four passengers
Gasoline adjustment	$1.00 In some cases: added to the rates of fare when AAA regular gasoline for the Cleveland area is $3.00 per gallon or more at the semiannual review (Sec. 443.261)
From Cleveland Hopkins Airport, 0 to 5 miles	$15.00 flat (maximum fare from the airport by trip distance, includes metered rates, fuel surcharges, sales tax and fees; effective April 1, 2016)
From Cleveland Hopkins Airport, 6 to 10 miles	$26.00 flat (maximum fare from the airport by trip distance, includes metered rates, fuel surcharges, sales tax and fees; effective April 1, 2016)
From Cleveland Hopkins Airport, 11 to 15 miles	$36.00 flat (maximum fare from the airport by trip distance, includes metered rates, fuel surcharges, sales tax and fees; effective April 1, 2016)
From Cleveland Hopkins Airport, 16 to 20 miles	$47.00 flat (maximum fare from the airport by trip distance, includes metered rates, fuel surcharges, sales tax and fees; effective April 1, 2016)
From Cleveland Hopkins Airport, 21 to 25 miles	$58.00 flat (maximum fare from the airport by trip distance, includes metered rates, fuel surcharges, sales tax and fees; effective April 1, 2016)
From Cleveland Hopkins Airport, 26 to 30 miles	$69.00 flat (maximum fare from the airport by trip distance, includes metered rates, fuel surcharges, sales tax and fees; effective April 1, 2016)
From Cleveland Hopkins Airport, 31 to 35 miles	$79.00 flat (maximum fare from the airport by trip distance, includes metered rates, fuel surcharges, sales tax and fees; effective April 1, 2016)
From Cleveland Hopkins Airport, 36 to 40 miles	$90.00 flat (maximum fare from the airport by trip distance, includes metered rates, fuel surcharges, sales tax and fees; effective April 1, 2016)

From the regulator's published rates. In effect since 2013-03. Last checked October 11, 2026. Maximum rates under Ord. 1599-12 ($2.75 first 1/8 mile, $0.28 per additional 1/8 mile, $18 per hour waiting); trips from Hopkins Airport use distance-band fares instead of the meter (41 miles and over is $101 plus $2 per mile), so no area boxes apply. Source. .

Self-driving rides in Cleveland

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

Common questions

How much does an Uber cost in Cleveland?

We estimate UberX at $10–15 for a 2-mile trip, $15–21 for 5 miles and $23–33 for 10 miles around midday on a weekday. Busy times cost more.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper in Cleveland?

They are usually close. For a 5-mile trip we estimate UberX at $15–21 and Lyft at $13–17. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both.

How much is an Uber from CLE airport?

From CLE to Downtown Cleveland we estimate UberX at $30–42 and Lyft at $28–34, airport fee included.

Are there self-driving rides in Cleveland?

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