Uber and Lyft prices in Dallas

What rides cost in Dallas 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 Dallas

Trip	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
Short hop 2 miles, about 8 minutes	$11–16	$11–13	$16–24	$9–10
Across town 5 miles, about 16 minutes	$16–24	$15–19	$24–34	$17–20
Longer ride 10 miles, about 25 minutes	$26–38	$24–30	$37–54	$30–35

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

Price by ride type

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

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$14–20 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$13–16 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$16–24 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	$20–26 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 DFW

Route	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft
DFW to Downtown Dallas	21.0 mi	29 min	$47–66	$43–53
DFW to Uptown Dallas	20.4 mi	33 min	$48–67	$44–54
DFW to Deep Ellum	22.1 mi	34 min	$50–70	$46–57
DFW to AT&T Stadium	14.4 mi	24 min	$37–51	$34–41
DFW to Downtown Fort Worth	24.2 mi	28 min	$51–72	$47–58
DFW to Fort Worth Stockyards	25.7 mi	35 min	$55–78	$51–62

All rides at DFW · All rides at DAL

Taxi rates in Dallas

Taxi meters follow rates set by City of Dallas (City Code Sec. 47A-2.4.8, Transportation for Hire). They do not surge, which makes a taxi worth checking when ride apps are busy.

Initial charge	$3.00
Each mile	$2.80
Each minute stopped or in slow traffic	$0.40
Extra passenger	$2.00 Each extra passenger: each extra passenger up to the vehicle's rated seating capacity
Love Field to or from Dallas Central Business District	$26.00 flat
Love Field to or from Dallas Market Center	$20.00 flat
DFW Airport to or from Dallas Central Business District	$55.00 flat
DFW Airport to or from Dallas Market Center	$47.00 flat
Minimum fare	$10.00

From the regulator's published rates. In effect since 2023-06. Last checked October 11, 2026. Taxis here can be booked with zTrip. Maximum rates ($0.70 per 1/4 mile, $0.40 per minute of delay under 11.5 mph) from Ordinance 32467 (June 2023), with DFW minimums from Ordinance 32704 (April 2024: $22 leaving airport property, $18.50 within it, $10 terminal transfer); the $10 minimum is for Love Field departures, which also add a trip fee set in City Code Chapter 5 (amount not found), and a per-trip gasoline surcharge of $0.50 per $0.50 that Texas gas exceeds $2.00 per gallon may apply. Source. .

Self-driving rides in Dallas

Service	Status	Vehicle	Book with	Airports	Riders since
Waymo	Open to all	No one in the driver seat	Waymo app	–	Aug 2026
Tesla Robotaxi	Open to all	No one in the driver seat	Tesla Robotaxi app	–	Apr 2026
Avride	Open to all	Safety monitor on board	Uber app	–	Dec 2025
Zoox	Testing	Safety monitor on board	Zoox app	–	–
May Mobility	Announced	Safety monitor on board	Uber app	–	–
Mobileye / Lyft	Announced	Safety monitor on board	Lyft app	–	–

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

Common questions

How much does an Uber cost in Dallas?

We estimate UberX at $11–16 for a 2-mile trip, $16–24 for 5 miles and $26–38 for 10 miles around midday on a weekday. Busy times cost more.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper in Dallas?

They are usually close. For a 5-mile trip we estimate UberX at $16–24 and Lyft at $15–19. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both.

How much is an Uber from DFW airport?

From DFW to Downtown Dallas we estimate UberX at $47–66 and Lyft at $43–53, airport fee included.

Are there self-driving rides in Dallas?

Yes. Waymo, Tesla Robotaxi, Avride carry riders in the Dallas area.