Uber, Lyft, Taxi at Portland International Airport (PDX)
Fare Estimates, Rates, Prices & Calculator
Lyft
Starts at
$5.30
The Low Cost Lyft
Starts at
$5.30The Low Cost Lyft
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Lyft Rate Table for Portland, OR
| Service | Price |
| Minimum Fare | $5.30 |
| Base Fare | $1.38 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.03 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.36 |
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
Lyft XL
Starts at
$5.65
Economy Cars for Large Groups
Starts at
$5.65Economy Cars for Large Groups
Extra Spacious
Economy
Extra Trunk Space
Door to Door Service
Seats 6
Lyft XL Rate Table for Portland, OR
| Service | Price |
| Minimum Fare | $5.65 |
| Base Fare | $2.00 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.80 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.34 |
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
Uber Connect
Starts at
$7.99
On-demand package delivery
Starts at
$7.99On-demand package delivery
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 0
Uber Connect Rate Table for Portland, OR
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $1.15 |
| Minimum Fare | $7.99 |
| Base Fare | $1.62 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.80 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.27 |
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
Uber UBERX
Starts at
$8.53Economy Personal Ride
Starts at
$8.53Economy Personal Ride
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Uber UBERX Rate Table for Portland, OR
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $2.80 |
| Minimum Fare | $8.53 |
| Base Fare | $1.43 |
| Cancellation Fee | $6.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.08 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.37 |
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
Uber Assist
Starts at
$8.53
Personal Ride with Extra Assistance
Starts at
$8.53Personal Ride with Extra Assistance
Extra Spacious
Handicap Accessible
Economy
Top Rates Drivers
Extra Trunk Space
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Uber Assist Rate Table for Portland, OR
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $2.80 |
| Minimum Fare | $8.53 |
| Base Fare | $1.43 |
| Cancellation Fee | $6.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.08 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.37 |
About Uber Assist
- The lowest cost private ride option with handicap accessibility
- No extra cost - same rates as UberX
- Ideal for senior citizens and people with disabilities
- Drivers trained and certified to assist riders into vehicles
- Room to fit scooters, wheelchairs, and walkers (folded or disassembled)
- Service animals permitted (as with all Uber services)
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are minivans or SUVs
- Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
- The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Access
Sample Vehicles
- Dodge Caravan
- Honda Pilot
Uber Green
Starts at
$8.53
Emission-free, affordable, everyday ride
Starts at
$8.53Emission-free, affordable, everyday ride
Economy
Seats 3
Uber Green Rate Table for Portland, OR
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $2.80 |
| Minimum Fare | $8.53 |
| Base Fare | $1.43 |
| Cancellation Fee | $6.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.08 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.37 |
Sample Vehicles
- Toyota Prius
- Chevy Bolt
Uber Pet
Starts at
$8.53Economy Personal Ride
Starts at
$8.53Economy Personal Ride
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Uber Pet Rate Table for Portland, OR
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $2.80 |
| Minimum Fare | $8.53 |
| Base Fare | $1.43 |
| Cancellation Fee | $6.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.08 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.37 |
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
Lyft Lux
Starts at
$8.65
Luxury Premium Cars
Starts at
$8.65Luxury Premium Cars
Extra Spacious
Luxury
Top Rates Drivers
Extra Trunk Space
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Quiet Ride
Seats 4
Lyft Lux Rate Table for Portland, OR
| Service | Price |
| Minimum Fare | $8.65 |
| Base Fare | $6.00 |
| Cancellation Fee | $10.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $2.81 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.55 |
About Lyft Lux
- Luxury private rides in newer premium newer 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 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 Lux
Sample Vehicles
- Mercedes Benz S-Class
- BMW 7 Series
UberXL
Starts at
$8.75Low Cost Ride for Large Groups
Starts at
$8.75Low Cost Ride for Large Groups
Extra Spacious
Economy
Extra Trunk Space
Door to Door Service
Seats 6
UberXL Rate Table for Portland, OR
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $3.10 |
| Minimum Fare | $8.75 |
| Base Fare | $2.00 |
| Cancellation Fee | $7.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.80 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.34 |
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
Uber Comfort
Starts at
$11.94Extra Leg Room Vehicle
Starts at
$11.94Extra Leg Room Vehicle
Extra Spacious
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Uber Comfort Rate Table for Portland, OR
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $3.64 |
| Minimum Fare | $11.94 |
| Base Fare | $2.15 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.24 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.51 |
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
Uber Premium
Starts at
$15.00Premium Car Service, Top-Rated Drivers
Starts at
$15.00Premium Car Service, Top-Rated Drivers
Luxury
Top Rates Drivers
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Quiet Ride
Seats 4
Uber Premium Rate Table for Portland, OR
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $5.00 |
| Minimum Fare | $15.00 |
| Base Fare | $4.45 |
| Cancellation Fee | $10.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.98 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.95 |
About Uber Premium
- Luxury private rides in newer premium vehicles
- Unlike Uber Black, drivers are not required to be livery licensed and do not need commercial insurance
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
- Typical vehicles are luxury sedans
- Top-rated drivers with a feedback rating of 4.85 or higher
- 2 minute wait time
- The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Lux
Sample Vehicles
- Lexus ES
- BMW 5-Series
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FAQs
Uber is available and running at Portland International Airport (PDX). There are 8 levels of Uber service at Portland International Airport (PDX), which are Assist, Comfort, Connect, Premier, Uber Green, Uber Pet, UberX and UberXL.
Lyft is available and running at Portland International Airport (PDX). There are 3 levels of Lyft service at Portland International Airport (PDX), which are Plus, Premier and Standard.
The minimum fare for Uber at Portland International Airport is $8.53, and the minimum fare for Lyft at Portland International Airport is $5.30.
The cost per mile for Uber Connect is $0.80. The cost per mile for Lyft Standard is $1.03. The cost per mile for UberX is $1.08. The cost per mile for Uber Assist is $1.08. The cost per mile for Uber Green is $1.08. The cost per mile for Uber Pet is $1.08. The cost per mile for Uber Comfort is $1.24. The cost per mile for Lyft Plus is $1.80. The cost per mile for UberXL is $1.80. The cost per mile for Uber Premier is $1.98. The cost per mile for Lyft Premier is $2.81.
Both Uber and Lyft are very similar at Portland International Airport and in many cases indistinguishable from each other. Uber has more services than Lyft at Portland International Airport (PDX), with a total of 8 compared to the 3 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 Portland International 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 Portland International Airport area if necessary.
Uber and Lyft are currently not illegal at Portland International Airport (PDX).
Tipping is optional. Consider that most drivers in the Portland International 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 Portland International Airport (PDX), which is a pet-friendly ride service for an additional fee. For other service options at Portland International Airport (PDX), 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 currently unavailable at Portland International Airport (PDX). Lyft does not have a car seat option at Portland International Airport (PDX). For more information read the full FAQ.
Uber does not offer phone support for riders at Portland International Airport (PDX). 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 Portland International Airport (PDX). 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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