Uber and Lyft prices in Philadelphia

What rides cost in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

Trip	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
Short hop 2 miles, about 8 minutes	$13–18	$12–15	$18–26	$10–12
Across town 5 miles, about 16 minutes	$18–27	$17–21	$26–38	$19–22
Longer ride 10 miles, about 25 minutes	$29–42	$26–33	$42–60	$33–39

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

Price by ride type

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

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$16–23 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$15–18 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$18–27 UberX · 4 seats	$17–21 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$22–32 Priority · 4 seats	$19–24 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$23–33 Comfort · 4 seats	$23–29 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$26–38 UberXL · 6 seats	$23–29 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$39–56 Black · 4 seats	$41–51 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$50–72 Black SUV · 6 seats	$50–63 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$21–30 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Popular routes from PHL

Route	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft
PHL to Center City	12.2 mi	22 min	$36–50	$33–40
PHL to Independence Hall	11.2 mi	18 min	$33–46	$30–37
PHL to University City	7.9 mi	19 min	$28–39	$26–31
PHL to 30th Street Station	8.3 mi	22 min	$30–41	$27–33
PHL to Lincoln Financial Field	6.1 mi	13 min	$23–32	$22–26
PHL to Fishtown	12.5 mi	19 min	$35–49	$32–39

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Taxi rates in Philadelphia

Taxi meters follow rates set by Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Taxicab and Limousine Division. They do not surge, which makes a taxi worth checking when ride apps are busy.

Initial charge	$2.70 (includes the first 0.1 mile)
Each mile	$3.00
Each minute stopped or in slow traffic	$0.48
Fuel surcharge	$1.45 Every trip: per trip for October 2026; the PPA resets the amount monthly
Airport egress fee	$1.50 PHL airport pickups: added to metered fares leaving PHL; not added to the Center City flat rate
PHL to or from Center City Zone	$32.00 flat (from the airport add $1.00 for each additional passenger over age 12; to the airport $32.00 regardless of passengers)
Minimum fare	$13.00

From the regulator's published rates. In effect since 2025-11. Last checked October 11, 2026. Taxis here can be booked with Curb. Authority Order 25-10 raised the distance and waiting increments from $0.25 to $0.30 (per 1/10 mile and per 37.6 seconds) on 1 Nov 2025; the $13 minimum applies to trips from the airport cabstand, and Curb-app trips may use upfront flex fares instead of the meter. Source. .

Self-driving rides in Philadelphia

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

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

Common questions

How much does an Uber cost in Philadelphia?

We estimate UberX at $13–18 for a 2-mile trip, $18–27 for 5 miles and $29–42 for 10 miles around midday on a weekday. Busy times cost more.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper in Philadelphia?

They are usually close. For a 5-mile trip we estimate UberX at $18–27 and Lyft at $17–21. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both.

How much is an Uber from PHL airport?

From PHL to Center City we estimate UberX at $36–50 and Lyft at $33–40, airport fee included.

Are there self-driving rides in Philadelphia?

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