Uber and Lyft prices in Seattle

What rides cost in Seattle 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 Seattle

Trip	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
Short hop 2 miles, about 8 minutes	$21–30	$19–24	$30–43	$8–10
Across town 5 miles, about 16 minutes	$30–43	$27–34	$43–62	$16–19
Longer ride 10 miles, about 25 minutes	$47–68	$43–54	$68–98	$29–34

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

Price by ride type

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

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$26–37 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$24–30 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$30–43 UberX · 4 seats	$27–34 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$35–51 Priority · 4 seats	$31–39 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$38–54 Comfort · 4 seats	$37–46 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$43–62 UberXL · 6 seats	$38–47 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$63–91 Black · 4 seats	$66–83 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$81–118 Black SUV · 6 seats	$81–102 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$34–49 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Popular routes from SEA

Route	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft
SEA to Pike Place Market	14.3 mi	30 min	$67–94	$62–75
SEA to Capitol Hill	15.1 mi	31 min	$69–98	$64–78
SEA to Space Needle	14.8 mi	28 min	$68–96	$63–77
SEA to South Lake Union	14.5 mi	25 min	$66–92	$61–75
SEA to University of Washington	17.9 mi	35 min	$78–111	$72–88
SEA to Downtown Bellevue	16.8 mi	31 min	$74–104	$68–83

All rides at SEA

Taxi rates in Seattle

Taxi meters follow rates set by City of Seattle Finance and Administrative Services and King County Records and Licensing Services (joint rule). They do not surge, which makes a taxi worth checking when ride apps are busy.

Initial charge	$2.60 (includes the first 0.11 mile)
Each mile	$2.70
Each minute stopped or in slow traffic	$0.50
Extra passenger	$0.50 Each extra passenger: per person beyond two, excluding children under twelve
Minimum fare	$20.00

From the regulator's published rates. In effect since 2025-08. Last checked October 11, 2026. Taxis here can be booked with Curb. Regional taximeter rate under Director's Rule FOR-HIRE TRANSPORTATION-11-2025 / King County FHT-10-2025-PR; the $20 minimum applies only to trips originating at SEA airport, the rule sets no downtown-airport flat rate, and dispatch agencies may quote upfront or flat fares instead. Source. .

Self-driving rides in Seattle

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

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

Common questions

How much does an Uber cost in Seattle?

We estimate UberX at $21–30 for a 2-mile trip, $30–43 for 5 miles and $47–68 for 10 miles around midday on a weekday. Busy times cost more.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper in Seattle?

They are usually close. For a 5-mile trip we estimate UberX at $30–43 and Lyft at $27–34. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both.

How much is an Uber from SEA airport?

From SEA to Pike Place Market we estimate UberX at $67–94 and Lyft at $62–75, airport fee included.

Are there self-driving rides in Seattle?

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