Uber, Lyft, Taxi at La Guardia Airport (LGA)

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La Guardia Airport (LGA), New York, US
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Taxi Rate Table for New York, NY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$3.50
Base Fare$3.50
Cost Per Mile$3.02
Cost Per Minute$0.40
Sample Vehicles
  • Dodge Grand Caravan
  • Toyota Camry
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Uber Green Rate Table for New York, NY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$7.19
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.46
Cost Per Minute$0.66
Sample Vehicles
  • Toyota Prius
  • Chevy Bolt
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Uber UBERX Rate Table for New York, NY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$7.19
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.55
Cost Per Minute$0.71
About Uber UBERX
  • The lowest cost private ride option (not a rideshare)
  • 2 minute wait time
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are mid-size sedans
  • You may bring luggage, but consider a larger vehicle option if needed
  • The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Standard
Sample Vehicles
  • Honda Accord
  • Toyota Camry
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uberWAV Rate Table for New York, NY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$7.19
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.55
Cost Per Minute$0.71
About uberWAV
  • The lowest cost private ride option designed for wheelchair accessibility
  • No extra cost - same rates as UberX
  • Vehicles are equipped with folding ramps
  • Drivers trained and certified to assist riders into vehicles
  • Service animals permitted (as with all Uber services)
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates as many companions as available seats, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are wheelchair accessible vans and SUVs
  • Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
  • The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Access
Sample Vehicles
  • Dodge Caravan
  • MV-1
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Uber WAV SCHEDULED Rate Table for New York, NY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$7.19
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.55
Cost Per Minute$0.71
Uber Green Rate Table for New York, NY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$7.19
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.55
Cost Per Minute$0.71
Sample Vehicles
  • Toyota Prius
  • Chevy Bolt
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UberX Car Seat Rate Table for New York, NY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$7.19
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.55
Cost Per Minute$0.71
About UberX Car Seat
  • The lowest cost private ride option with a car seat (not a rideshare)
  • Equipped with one car seat - child must be 2 years old, 22-48 pounds, and 31-52 inches
  • $10 surcharge added
  • Drivers are trained in installation and safety by a technician certified by Safe Kids Worldwide
  • 2 minute wait time
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are mid-size sedans
  • You may bring luggage, but consider a larger vehicle option if needed
  • The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Standard
Sample Vehicles
  • Honda Accord
  • Toyota Aamry
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Uber Pet Rate Table for New York, NY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$7.19
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.55
Cost Per Minute$0.71
About Uber Pet
  • Up to one pet permitted, dog or cat
  • Additional pets permitted at driver discretion
  • No breed or size restrictions
  • Pets must be leashed, harnessed, or in a crate/carrier
  • Pet waste, shedding, damage, or other mess may be subject to cleaning fee
  • 2 minute wait time
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are mid-size sedans
  • You may bring luggage, but consider a larger vehicle option if needed
Sample Vehicles
  • Honda Accord
  • Toyota Camry
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Lyft Rate Table for New York, NY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$7.30
Cancellation Fee$5.39
Cost Per Mile$1.55
Cost Per Minute$0.71
About Lyft
  • The lowest cost private ride option (not a rideshare)
  • 5 minute wait time
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are mid-size sedans
  • You may bring luggage, but consider a larger vehicle option if needed
  • The Uber equivalent is UberX
Sample Vehicles
  • Honda Accord
  • Toyota Camry
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Uber CONNECT BIKE Rate Table for New York, NY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$8.00
Base Fare$8.00
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$2.51
Uber Connect Rate Table for New York, NY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$8.00
Base Fare$8.00
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$2.51
About Uber Connect
  • Same day, on demand courrier service
  • Driver will pick up your package and drive it to the destination
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Maximum 30 lbs (13.6 kg) and under $100 value
  • Must fit in trunk of a mid-size sedan
  • No alcohol, drugs, medications, dangerous or illegal items permitted
  • Uber does not insure against theft or damage
Sample Vehicles
  • Honda Accord
  • Toyota Camry
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Uber Comfort Rate Table for New York, NY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$9.00
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.77
Cost Per Minute$0.81
About Uber Comfort
  • Newer mid-size vehicles with extra leg room
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • 2 minute wait time
  • Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are full-size luxury sedans
  • Top-rated drivers with a feedback rating of 4.85 or higher
  • Ability to request a quiet ride and set preferred temperature
  • The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Lux
Sample Vehicles
  • Chevy Tahoe
  • Honda Odyssey
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Lyft XL Rate Table for New York, NY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$9.43
Cancellation Fee$5.39
Cost Per Mile$2.11
Cost Per Minute$0.71
About Lyft XL
  • Economy private rides with more space
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates up to 6 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are large SUVs or minivans
  • Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
  • 3 row seating
  • 5 minute wait time
  • The Uber equivalent is Uber XL
Sample Vehicles
  • Dodge Caravan
  • Honda Pilot
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UberXL Rate Table for New York, NY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$9.44
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$2.11
Cost Per Minute$0.74
About UberXL
  • Economy private rides with more space
  • 2 minute wait time
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates up to 6 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are minivans and large SUVs
  • Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
  • The Lyft equivalent is Lyft XL
Sample Vehicles
  • Dodge Grand Caravan
  • Honda Pilot
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Lyft Lux Black Rate Table for New York, NY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$13.47
Base Fare$6.95
Cancellation Fee$5.39
Cost Per Mile$2.74
Cost Per Minute$0.84
About Lyft Lux Black
  • Luxury private rides in newer premium vehicles with black exterior and leather seats
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are full-size sedans or SUVs
  • Top-rated drivers with a feedback rating of 4.85 or higher
  • 5 minute wait time
  • Ability to request help with luggage, and amenities such as bottled water and mints
  • The Uber equivalent is Uber Black
Sample Vehicles
  • Mercedes Benz S-Class
  • BMW 7 Series
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Uber Black Rate Table for New York, NY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$14.15
Base Fare$6.96
Cancellation Fee$10.00
Cost Per Mile$2.74
Cost Per Minute$0.84
About Uber Black
  • Luxury private rides in newer premium vehicles with leather seats
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are luxury mid-size or full-size sedans
  • Top-rated drivers with a feedback rating of 4.85 or higher
  • 5 minutes until charged a waiting fee and up to 15 minutes until being charged a driver cancellation fee (airports excluded)
  • Phone customer support
  • Ability to request a quiet ride, help with luggage, and set preferred temperature
  • The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Lux Black
Sample Vehicles
  • BMW 5-Series
  • Lincoln MKT
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Lyft Lux Black XL Rate Table for New York, NY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$22.45
Base Fare$13.24
Cancellation Fee$5.39
Cost Per Mile$4.04
Cost Per Minute$1.19
About Lyft Lux Black XL
  • Luxury private rides in newer premium vehicles with black exterior and leather seats
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates up to 6 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are large SUVs
  • Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
  • 3 row seating
  • Top-rated drivers with a feedback rating of 4.85 or higher
  • 5 minute wait time
  • Ability to request help with luggage, and amenities such as bottled water and mints
  • The Uber equivalent is Uber Black SUV
Sample Vehicles
  • Chevrolet Suburban
  • Cadillac Escalade
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Uber Black SUV Rate Table for New York, NY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$23.13
Base Fare$13.25
Cancellation Fee$10.00
Cost Per Mile$4.04
Cost Per Minute$1.19
About Uber Black SUV
  • Luxury private rides in premium sport utility vehicles with leather seats
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates up to 6 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are large luxury SUVs
  • Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
  • 3 row seating
  • Top-rated drivers with a feedback rating of 4.85 or higher
  • 5 minutes until charged a waiting fee and up to 15 minutes until being charged a driver cancellation fee (airports excluded)
  • Phone customer support
  • Ability to request a quiet ride, help with luggage, and set preferred temperature
  • The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Lux Black XL
Sample Vehicles
  • Chevy Suburban
  • Ford Expedition
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Uber Black Hourly Rate Table for New York, NY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$156.00
Base Fare$6.96
Cancellation Fee$10.00
Cost Per Mile$2.74
Cost Per Minute$0.84
About Uber Black Hourly
  • Pay by the hour, allowing for multiple stops
  • 2 hour minimum, trips exceeding the reserved hours will pay a per-minute rate
  • Luxury private rides in newer premium vehicles with leather seats
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are luxury mid-size or full-size sedans
  • Top-rated drivers with a feedback rating of 4.85 or higher
  • Phone customer support
  • Ability to request a quiet ride, help with luggage, and set preferred temperature
Sample Vehicles
  • BMW 5-Series
  • Lincoln MKT
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Uber Black SUV Hourly Rate Table for New York, NY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$180.00
Base Fare$13.25
Cancellation Fee$10.00
Cost Per Mile$5.25
Cost Per Minute$1.55
About Uber Black SUV Hourly
  • Pay by the hour, allowing for multiple stops
  • 2 hour minimum, trips exceeding the reserved hours will pay a per-minute rate
  • Luxury private rides in newer SUV vehicles with leather seats
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates up to 6 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are luxury mid-size or full-size SUVs
  • Top-rated drivers with a feedback rating of 4.85 or higher
  • Phone customer support
  • Ability to request a quiet ride, help with luggage, and set preferred temperature
Sample Vehicles
  • GMC Yukon
  • Lincoln Navigator
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FAQs

Uber is available and running at La Guardia Airport (LGA). There are 15 levels of Uber service at La Guardia Airport (LGA), which are Black, Black Hourly, Black SUV, Black SUV Hourly, Car Seat, Comfort, Connect, Connect Bike, Uber Green, Uber Pet, UberX, UberXL, Vaccine Opportunity, WAV and WAV Scheduled.

Lyft is available and running at La Guardia Airport (LGA). There are 4 levels of Lyft service at La Guardia Airport (LGA), which are Lux, Luxsuv, Plus and Standard.

The minimum fare for Uber and Lyft at La Guardia Airport is $7.19.

The cost per mile for Uber Vaccine Opportunity is $1.46. The cost per mile for Lyft Standard is $1.55. The cost per mile for UberX is $1.55. The cost per mile for Uber WAV is $1.55. The cost per mile for Uber WAV Scheduled is $1.55. The cost per mile for Uber Green is $1.55. The cost per mile for Uber Car Seat is $1.55. The cost per mile for Uber Pet is $1.55. The cost per mile for Uber Comfort is $1.77. The cost per mile for Lyft Plus is $2.11. The cost per mile for UberXL is $2.11. The cost per mile for Uber Connect Bike is $2.51. The cost per mile for Uber Connect is $2.51. The cost per mile for Lyft Lux is $2.74. The cost per mile for Uber Black is $2.74. The cost per mile for Uber Black Hourly is $2.74. The cost per mile for Lyft Luxsuv is $4.04. The cost per mile for Uber Black SUV is $4.04. The cost per mile for Uber Black SUV Hourly is $5.25.

Both Uber and Lyft are very similar at La Guardia Airport and in many cases indistinguishable from each other. Uber has more services than Lyft at La Guardia Airport (LGA), with a total of 15 compared to the 4 offered by Lyft.

While there certainly are risks to riding in a vehicle driven by a stranger, the vast majority of Uber and Lyft rides at La Guardia Airport are safe. Both Uber and Lyft perform criminal background checks on drivers and have minimum requirements for vehicles. Both services utilize technology to determine if vehicles are driving off course, and allow you to share your ride location in real-time with a friend or family member. Both services have features within the app to immediately request help and will notify police in the La Guardia Airport area if necessary.

Uber and Lyft are currently not illegal at La Guardia Airport (LGA).

Tipping is optional. Consider that most drivers in the La Guardia Airport area are earning a modest income from driving, and margins continue to shrink when the cost of gas, insurance, parts, and vehicles increases in price. Tip drivers that provide a level of service that meets or exceeds your expectations. Most tips fall within the 10%-20% range of the cost of the trip.

Uber Pet is available at La Guardia Airport (LGA), which is a pet-friendly ride service for an additional fee. For other service options at La Guardia Airport (LGA), drivers are allowed to refuse riders that include non-service dogs or cats. Service dogs are always permitted to ride with owners. For more information read the full FAQ.

Uber Car Seat is available at La Guardia Airport (LGA), which is a standard midsized vehicle equipped with one forward-facing car seat for an additional $10 fee. Lyft does not have a car seat option at La Guardia Airport (LGA). For more information read the full FAQ.

Uber does not offer phone support for riders at La Guardia Airport (LGA). Only drivers can contact the Uber helpline at (800) 593-7069. For emergencies, contact 800-353-UBER. You can also click on 'help' within the app to send a message, or by filling out the contact form at https://help.uber.com.

Lyft does not offer phone support for riders at La Guardia Airport (LGA). Only drivers can contact Lyft 24/7, by clicking on the phone icon within the driver app or dialing (888) 981-5226. Riders may contact Lyft by clicking help within the app, or by filling out the contact form at https://help.lyft.com.

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