Uber and Lyft prices in San Antonio

What rides cost in San Antonio 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 San Antonio

Trip	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
Short hop 2 miles, about 8 minutes	$11–16	$10–13	$16–22	$9–11
Across town 5 miles, about 16 minutes	$16–23	$14–18	$22–33	$17–20
Longer ride 10 miles, about 25 minutes	$25–36	$22–28	$36–51	$30–35

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

Price by ride type

For a 5-mile, 16-minute trip in San Antonio.

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$13–19 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$13–16 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$16–23 UberX · 4 seats	$14–18 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$19–27 Priority · 4 seats	$16–20 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$20–28 Comfort · 4 seats	$19–24 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$22–33 UberXL · 6 seats	$20–25 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$33–48 Black · 4 seats	$35–44 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$43–62 Black SUV · 6 seats	$43–53 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$18–26 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Popular routes from SAT

Route	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft
SAT to River Walk	12.3 mi	20 min	$29–40	$26–32
SAT to The Alamo	11.6 mi	19 min	$28–39	$25–31
SAT to The Pearl	10.4 mi	17 min	$25–36	$23–29
SAT to Six Flags Fiesta Texas	16.3 mi	28 min	$36–51	$33–41
SAT to SeaWorld San Antonio	20.8 mi	34 min	$44–62	$40–50
SAT to UTSA	15.8 mi	24 min	$34–49	$32–39

All rides at SAT

Taxi rates in San Antonio

Taxi meters follow rates set by City of San Antonio Police Department Ground Transportation Unit (City Code Chapter 33). They do not surge, which makes a taxi worth checking when ride apps are busy.

Initial charge	$3.50
Each mile	$2.70
Each minute stopped or in slow traffic	$0.45
Airport per-trip fee	$1.25 SAT airport pickups: added to the meter on trips originating at San Antonio International Airport
Extra passengers over 4	$2.00 Each extra passenger: each passenger over 4
Special event fee	$5.00 In some cases: pickups at the AT&T Center, Alamodome, Freeman Coliseum, Toyota Field and official Fiesta events
Minimum fare	$20.00

From the regulator's published rates. In effect since 2022-11. Last checked October 11, 2026. The $20 minimum is for trips leaving the airport (downtown minimum is $10), wait time and traffic delay are $27 per hour, and a fuel surcharge may be added to the per-mile rate under Sec. 33-981. Source. .

Self-driving rides in San Antonio

Service	Status	Vehicle	Book with	Airports	Riders since
Waymo	Limited access	No one in the driver seat	Waymo app	SAT	Feb 2026

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

Common questions

How much does an Uber cost in San Antonio?

We estimate UberX at $11–16 for a 2-mile trip, $16–23 for 5 miles and $25–36 for 10 miles around midday on a weekday. Busy times cost more.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper in San Antonio?

They are usually close. For a 5-mile trip we estimate UberX at $16–23 and Lyft at $14–18. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both.

How much is an Uber from SAT airport?

From SAT to River Walk we estimate UberX at $29–40 and Lyft at $26–32, airport fee included.

Are there self-driving rides in San Antonio?

Yes. Waymo carries riders in the San Antonio area.