Uber and Lyft prices in Pittsburgh

What rides cost in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh

Trip	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
Short hop 2 miles, about 8 minutes	$11–17	$11–14	$16–24	$8–9
Across town 5 miles, about 16 minutes	$17–24	$15–19	$24–34	$13–16
Longer ride 10 miles, about 25 minutes	$26–38	$24–30	$38–54	$22–26

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

Price by ride type

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

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$14–21 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$13–17 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$17–24 UberX · 4 seats	$15–19 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$20–28 Priority · 4 seats	$17–22 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$21–30 Comfort · 4 seats	$21–26 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$24–34 UberXL · 6 seats	$21–26 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$35–50 Black · 4 seats	$37–46 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$45–65 Black SUV · 6 seats	$45–56 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$19–27 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Popular routes from PIT

Route	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft
PIT to Downtown Pittsburgh	16.8 mi	28 min	$41–57	$37–46
PIT to University of Pittsburgh	19.7 mi	33 min	$46–65	$42–52
PIT to Strip District	18.3 mi	33 min	$44–62	$41–50
PIT to South Side	17.5 mi	30 min	$42–59	$39–47
PIT to Acrisure Stadium	17.5 mi	28 min	$42–58	$38–47
PIT to PNC Park	17.5 mi	30 min	$42–59	$39–47

All rides at PIT

Taxi rates in Pittsburgh

Taxi meters follow rates set by Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (carrier-filed tariffs). They do not surge, which makes a taxi worth checking when ride apps are busy.

Initial charge	$3.35 (includes the first 0.14 mile)
Each mile	$1.75
Each minute stopped or in slow traffic	$0.55

Last checked October 11, 2026. Taxis here can be booked with zTrip. There is no citywide tariff because each carrier files its own with the PUC, and sources conflict: flag and distance are TaxiFareFinder's Yellow Cab (zTrip) example from January 2024, the $0.55 per minute waiting rate is from a 2015 PUC filing that sought a $4.00 flag, and another aggregator lists $2.25 plus $2.49 per mile. Source. .

Self-driving rides in Pittsburgh

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

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

Common questions

How much does an Uber cost in Pittsburgh?

We estimate UberX at $11–17 for a 2-mile trip, $17–24 for 5 miles and $26–38 for 10 miles around midday on a weekday. Busy times cost more.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper in Pittsburgh?

They are usually close. For a 5-mile trip we estimate UberX at $17–24 and Lyft at $15–19. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both.

How much is an Uber from PIT airport?

From PIT to Downtown Pittsburgh we estimate UberX at $41–57 and Lyft at $37–46, airport fee included.

Are there self-driving rides in Pittsburgh?

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