Uber and Lyft prices in Salt Lake City

What rides cost in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City

Trip	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
Short hop 2 miles, about 8 minutes	$10–14	$9–12	$14–21	$7–9
Across town 5 miles, about 16 minutes	$14–21	$13–16	$21–30	$14–17
Longer ride 10 miles, about 25 minutes	$23–33	$21–26	$33–47	$25–30

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

Price by ride type

For a 5-mile, 16-minute trip in Salt Lake City.

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$12–18 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$12–14 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$14–21 UberX · 4 seats	$13–16 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$17–25 Priority · 4 seats	$15–19 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$18–26 Comfort · 4 seats	$18–22 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$21–30 UberXL · 6 seats	$18–23 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$30–44 Black · 4 seats	$32–40 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$39–57 Black SUV · 6 seats	$39–49 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$16–24 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Popular routes from SLC

Route	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft
SLC to Temple Square	12.0 mi	22 min	$27–38	$25–31
SLC to Downtown Salt Lake City	11.6 mi	20 min	$26–37	$24–30
SLC to University of Utah	14.6 mi	28 min	$32–45	$29–36
SLC to Park City	40.8 mi	50 min	$69–99	$63–79
SLC to Sugar House	15.2 mi	22 min	$31–44	$29–35
SLC to Delta Center	11.2 mi	18 min	$25–35	$23–29

All rides at SLC

Taxi rates in Salt Lake City

Taxi meters follow rates set by Salt Lake City Department of Airports (Yellow Cab is the airport's only on-demand taxi provider). They do not surge, which makes a taxi worth checking when ride apps are busy.

Initial charge	$2.50
Each mile	$2.30
Each minute stopped or in slow traffic	$0.42
Airport gate fee	$1.71 SLC airport pickups: sedan; $3.09 for vans
Airport Zone 1 - International Center and surrounding area	$23.00 flat (from the airport rate sheet; zone boundaries are not published, box is approximate)
Airport Zone 2 - Downtown Salt Lake	$27.00 flat (from the airport rate sheet; zone boundaries are not published, box is approximate)
Airport Zone 3 - University area	$32.00 flat (from the airport rate sheet; zone boundaries are not published, box is approximate)

From the regulator's published rates. In effect since 2023-01. Last checked October 11, 2026. Airport-posted rate sheet dated January 2023 for the contracted airport taxi operator ($2.50 flag plus gate fee, $2.30 per mile, $25 per hour standby); no newer sheet or citywide tariff for non-airport trips was found. Source. .

Self-driving rides in Salt Lake City

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

Common questions

How much does an Uber cost in Salt Lake City?

We estimate UberX at $10–14 for a 2-mile trip, $14–21 for 5 miles and $23–33 for 10 miles around midday on a weekday. Busy times cost more.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper in Salt Lake City?

They are usually close. For a 5-mile trip we estimate UberX at $14–21 and Lyft at $13–16. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both.

How much is an Uber from SLC airport?

From SLC to Temple Square we estimate UberX at $27–38 and Lyft at $25–31, airport fee included.

Are there self-driving rides in Salt Lake City?

Not yet. No self-driving service we track carries riders in Salt Lake City today.