Uber and Lyft prices in Columbus

What rides cost in Columbus 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 Columbus

Trip	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
Short hop 2 miles, about 8 minutes	$12–18	$12–15	$18–26	$8–9
Across town 5 miles, about 16 minutes	$18–26	$16–20	$26–37	$15–17
Longer ride 10 miles, about 25 minutes	$28–41	$26–32	$41–59	$26–30

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

Price by ride type

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

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$15–22 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$14–18 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$18–26 UberX · 4 seats	$16–20 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$21–31 Priority · 4 seats	$19–24 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$23–33 Comfort · 4 seats	$22–28 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$26–37 UberXL · 6 seats	$23–29 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$38–55 Black · 4 seats	$40–50 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$49–71 Black SUV · 6 seats	$49–61 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$20–30 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Popular routes from CMH

Route	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft
CMH to Downtown Columbus	8.2 mi	14 min	$27–36	$25–30
CMH to Short North	7.9 mi	14 min	$26–36	$24–29
CMH to Ohio State University	11.1 mi	16 min	$32–44	$29–35
CMH to Ohio Stadium	10.5 mi	17 min	$31–43	$29–35
CMH to German Village	9.3 mi	17 min	$29–41	$27–33
CMH to Easton Town Center	7.3 mi	14 min	$25–35	$24–28

All rides at CMH

Taxi rates in Columbus

Taxi meters follow rates set by City of Columbus Department of Public Safety License Section and Vehicle for Hire Board (City Code 591.04). They do not surge, which makes a taxi worth checking when ride apps are busy.

Initial charge	$3.00 (includes the first 0.11 mile)
Each mile	$2.25
Each minute stopped or in slow traffic	$0.50

From the regulator's published rates. In effect since 2025-09. Last checked October 11, 2026. Maximum taximeter rate ($3.00 first 1/9 mile, $0.50 per additional 2/9 mile, $0.50 per minute waiting); the increment rose from $0.45 to $0.50 on 1 April 2025 and the section was last amended by Ord. 2089-2025 on 8 Sept 2025. Source. .

Self-driving rides in Columbus

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

Common questions

How much does an Uber cost in Columbus?

We estimate UberX at $12–18 for a 2-mile trip, $18–26 for 5 miles and $28–41 for 10 miles around midday on a weekday. Busy times cost more.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper in Columbus?

They are usually close. For a 5-mile trip we estimate UberX at $18–26 and Lyft at $16–20. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both.

How much is an Uber from CMH airport?

From CMH to Downtown Columbus we estimate UberX at $27–36 and Lyft at $25–30, airport fee included.

Are there self-driving rides in Columbus?

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