Lyft
The Low Cost Lyft
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Charlotte to Charlotte Douglas International Airport | $12-$70 |
Charlotte to Greenville Spartanburg International Airport | $85-$285 |
Charlotte to Piedmont Triad International Airport | $85-$475 |
Charlotte to Hemby Bridge | $27-$32 |
Charlotte to Weddington | $27-$32 |
Charlotte to Harrisburg | $28-$33 |
Charlotte to Columbia | $142-$159 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $4.29 |
Base Fare | $1.18 |
Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $0.88 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.16 |
Uber UBERX
Economy Personal Ride
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Charlotte to Charlotte Douglas International Airport | $17-$52 |
Charlotte to Greenville Spartanburg International Airport | $102-$170 |
Charlotte to Piedmont Triad International Airport | $117-$177 |
Charlotte to Hemby Bridge | $28-$31 |
Charlotte to Harrisburg | $30-$33 |
Charlotte to Weddington | $31-$34 |
Charlotte to Columbia | $116-$127 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Safe Ride Fee | $3.15 |
Minimum Fare | $7.78 |
Base Fare | $1.27 |
Cancellation Fee | $6.02 |
Cost Per Mile | $0.94 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.18 |
Uber Green
Emission-free, affordable, everyday ride
Economy
Seats 3
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Charlotte to Charlotte Douglas International Airport | $17-$52 |
Charlotte to Greenville Spartanburg International Airport | $110-$170 |
Charlotte to Piedmont Triad International Airport | $118-$177 |
Charlotte to Hemby Bridge | $28-$31 |
Charlotte to Harrisburg | $30-$33 |
Charlotte to Weddington | $31-$34 |
Charlotte to Columbia | $115-$127 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Safe Ride Fee | $3.15 |
Minimum Fare | $7.78 |
Base Fare | $1.27 |
Cancellation Fee | $6.02 |
Cost Per Mile | $0.94 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.18 |
Uber Pet
Economy Personal Ride
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Charlotte to Charlotte Douglas International Airport | $22-$58 |
Charlotte to Greenville Spartanburg International Airport | $107-$176 |
Charlotte to Piedmont Triad International Airport | $122-$183 |
Charlotte to Hemby Bridge | $33-$37 |
Charlotte to Harrisburg | $35-$39 |
Charlotte to Weddington | $36-$40 |
Charlotte to Columbia | $121-$133 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Safe Ride Fee | $3.15 |
Minimum Fare | $7.78 |
Base Fare | $1.27 |
Cancellation Fee | $6.02 |
Cost Per Mile | $0.94 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.18 |
Uber Comfort
Extra Leg Room Vehicle
Extra Spacious
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Charlotte to Charlotte Douglas International Airport | $21-$67 |
Charlotte to Greenville Spartanburg International Airport | $103-$179 |
Charlotte to Piedmont Triad International Airport | $118-$186 |
Charlotte to Weddington | $34-$37 |
Charlotte to Hemby Bridge | $35-$38 |
Charlotte to Harrisburg | $36-$39 |
Charlotte to Columbia | $129-$142 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Safe Ride Fee | $4.10 |
Minimum Fare | $10.00 |
Base Fare | $1.65 |
Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $0.93 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.24 |
Lyft XL
Economy Cars for Large Groups
Extra Spacious
Economy
Extra Trunk Space
Door to Door Service
Seats 6
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Charlotte to Charlotte Douglas International Airport | $20-$70 |
Charlotte to Greenville Spartanburg International Airport | $140-$285 |
Charlotte to Piedmont Triad International Airport | $130-$540 |
Charlotte to Weddington | $37-$43 |
Charlotte to Hemby Bridge | $38-$43 |
Charlotte to Harrisburg | $38-$44 |
Charlotte to Columbia | $179-$199 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $5.00 |
Base Fare | $1.75 |
Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $1.56 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.20 |
UberXL
Low Cost Ride for Large Groups
Extra Spacious
Economy
Extra Trunk Space
Door to Door Service
Seats 6
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Charlotte to Charlotte Douglas International Airport | $24-$72 |
Charlotte to Greenville Spartanburg International Airport | $138-$239 |
Charlotte to Piedmont Triad International Airport | $160-$245 |
Charlotte to Weddington | $41-$45 |
Charlotte to Hemby Bridge | $42-$46 |
Charlotte to Harrisburg | $43-$48 |
Charlotte to Columbia | $172-$189 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Safe Ride Fee | $3.25 |
Minimum Fare | $8.25 |
Base Fare | $1.75 |
Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $1.56 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.20 |
Lyft Lux
Luxury Premium Cars
Extra Spacious
Luxury
Top Rates Drivers
Extra Trunk Space
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Quiet Ride
Seats 4
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Charlotte to Charlotte Douglas International Airport | $20-$60 |
Charlotte to Greenville Spartanburg International Airport | $140-$235 |
Charlotte to Piedmont Triad International Airport | $150-$425 |
Charlotte to Weddington | $35-$41 |
Charlotte to Hemby Bridge | $36-$41 |
Charlotte to Harrisburg | $36-$42 |
Charlotte to Columbia | $168-$188 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $9.00 |
Base Fare | $3.00 |
Cancellation Fee | $10.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $1.75 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.30 |
Uber Black
Luxury Black Car Service
Luxury
Top Rates Drivers
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Quiet Ride
Seats 4
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Charlotte to Charlotte Douglas International Airport | $41-$91 |
Charlotte to Greenville Spartanburg International Airport | $232-$543 |
Charlotte to Piedmont Triad International Airport | $294-$574 |
Charlotte to Weddington | $73-$81 |
Charlotte to Hemby Bridge | $74-$81 |
Charlotte to Harrisburg | $76-$84 |
Charlotte to Columbia | $309-$340 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $15.75 |
Base Fare | $7.75 |
Cancellation Fee | $10.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $2.23 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.70 |
Lyft Lux Black
Luxury Black Cars
Extra Spacious
Luxury
Top Rates Drivers
Extra Trunk Space
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Quiet Ride
Seats 4
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Charlotte to Charlotte Douglas International Airport | $35-$80 |
Charlotte to Greenville Spartanburg International Airport | $250-$320 |
Charlotte to Piedmont Triad International Airport | $250-$540 |
Charlotte to Weddington | $54-$62 |
Charlotte to Hemby Bridge | $55-$63 |
Charlotte to Harrisburg | $57-$65 |
Charlotte to Columbia | $268-$296 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $12.35 |
Base Fare | $7.00 |
Cancellation Fee | $10.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $3.16 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.30 |
Taxi
Standard Taxi Service
Accepts Cash
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $2.50 |
Base Fare | $2.50 |
Cost Per Mile | $3.75 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.50 |
Uber Black SUV
Luxury Black Sport Utility Vehicle Service
Extra Spacious
Luxury
SUV
Top Rates Drivers
Extra Trunk Space
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Quiet Ride
Seats 6
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Charlotte to Charlotte Douglas International Airport | $57-$128 |
Charlotte to Greenville Spartanburg International Airport | $323-$758 |
Charlotte to Piedmont Triad International Airport | $410-$801 |
Charlotte to Weddington | $101-$111 |
Charlotte to Hemby Bridge | $103-$113 |
Charlotte to Harrisburg | $106-$116 |
Charlotte to Columbia | $428-$471 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $25.75 |
Base Fare | $14.75 |
Cancellation Fee | $10.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $3.42 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.77 |
Lyft Lux Black XL
Luxury Black Cars for Large Groups
Extra Spacious
Luxury
Top Rates Drivers
Extra Trunk Space
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Seats 6
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Charlotte to Charlotte Douglas International Airport | $50-$86 |
Charlotte to Greenville Spartanburg International Airport | $320-$360 |
Charlotte to Piedmont Triad International Airport | $320-$580 |
Charlotte to Hemby Bridge | $77-$86 |
Charlotte to Weddington | $76-$86 |
Charlotte to Harrisburg | $79-$89 |
Charlotte to Columbia | $335-$363 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $25.75 |
Base Fare | $14.75 |
Cancellation Fee | $10.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $3.42 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.77 |
Distance: 128.2 miles
Duration: 3 hour(s) & 34 minutes
Cost of Driving: $22.08
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Average Fare Estimate
(Within City Limits)The cheapest service in Charlotte is Uber, which is 6.33% cheaper than Lyft, on average. Data is based on a large sample of fare estimates within Charlotte.Estimated Airport Fares
(From City Center)The cheapest trip from the center of Charlotte to a nearby airport is Lyft to Charlotte Douglas International Airport at an average of $22.00Fares by Day of Week
(Within City Limits) The cheapest day for Uber rides is on Monday, while the most expensive day is on Tuesday. Similarly, the cheapest day to use Lyft is on Monday, while the most expensive day to use the service is on Saturday.Average Price by Hour
The cheapest time for Lyft in Charlotte is around 12PM at $14.75, and the most expensive time is around 2AM at $51.07. The cheapest time for Uber is around 12PM at $17.79, and the most expensive time is around 8PM at $27.78.Average Uber Fare By Service
(Within City Limits)Average Lyft Fare By Service
(Within City Limits)Uber is available and running in Charlotte, NC. There are 10 levels of Uber service in Charlotte, NC, which are Black, Black Hourly, Black SUV, Black SUV Hourly, Comfort, Connect, Uber Green, Uber Pet, UberX and UberXL.
Lyft is available and running in Charlotte, NC. There are 5 levels of Lyft service in Charlotte, NC, which are Lux, Luxsuv, Plus, Premier and Standard.
Assume you are taking a ride in Charlotte, NC to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which is 6.38 miles and takes 19 minutes. Lyft standard would be more expensive than UberX. The estimated cost of the Lyft ride is $13.08 compared to an estimated $10.69 with UberX. The cost of the Lyft ride is 18% more. The minimum fare for Uber in Charlotte is $7.78, and the minimum fare for Lyft in Charlotte is $4.29.
The cost per mile for Uber Connect is $0.71. The cost per mile for Lyft Standard is $0.88. The cost per mile for Uber Comfort is $0.93. The cost per mile for UberX is $0.94. The cost per mile for Uber Green is $0.94. The cost per mile for Uber Pet is $0.94. The cost per mile for Lyft Plus is $1.56. The cost per mile for UberXL is $1.56. The cost per mile for Lyft Premier is $1.75. The cost per mile for Uber Black is $2.23. The cost per mile for Uber Black Hourly is $2.90. The cost per mile for Lyft Lux is $3.16. The cost per mile for Lyft Luxsuv is $3.42. The cost per mile for Uber Black SUV is $3.42. The cost per mile for Uber Black SUV Hourly is $4.45.
Both Uber and Lyft are very similar in Charlotte and in many cases indistinguishable from each other. Uber has more services than Lyft in Charlotte, NC, with a total of 10 compared to the 5 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 in Charlotte 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 Charlotte area if necessary.
Uber and Lyft are currently not illegal in Charlotte, NC.
Tipping is optional. Consider that most drivers in the Charlotte 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 in Charlotte, NC, which is a pet-friendly ride service for an additional fee. For other service options in Charlotte, NC, 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 in Charlotte, NC. Lyft does not have a car seat option in Charlotte, NC. For more information read the full FAQ.
Uber does not offer phone support for riders in Charlotte, NC. 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 in Charlotte, NC. 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.
Based on approximate estimations taken from random samples of fares from the city center, the approximate cost for a standard Lyft economy service from Charlotte, NC to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is $22, while the competing UberX service costs around $25. Fares can vary based on location within the city and time, but based on this data, Lyft is the cheaper option. We recommend using Up Hail to check for accurate real-time pricing for your specific location and time. The airport code for Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT. It is important to note that the data displayed here was gathered from a comprehensive sample of actual, random fares taken within the city limits. For a more accurate comparison, we recommend using the fare calculator provided at the top of the page.
Based on approximate estimations taken from random samples of fares from the city center, the cost of a standard Lyft economy service from Charlotte, NC to Greenville Spartanburg International Airport is $135, while the cost of UberX is $122. Please note that fares can vary based on location within the city and time of the day. Therefore, it is recommended that you use Up Hail, a website for accurate real-time comparisons of both Uber and Lyft fares before making your decision. Based on the prices provided, Uber is the cheaper option. The airport code for Greenville Spartanburg International Airport is GSP. Please note that the data provided is based on a large sample of real, random fares within the city limits. To get a more accurate comparison, we recommend using the fare calculator at the top of the page.
Based on approximate estimations using random samples of fares from Charlotte city center, UberX would be the cheaper option at $129 compared to Lyft's standard economy service for $148 to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) in Greensboro, NC. However, fares can vary based on location within the city and time. It is recommended to use Up Hail for accurate real-time fare comparisons. Please note that the data provided is based on a large sample of real, random fares within the city limits. To get a more accurate comparison, we recommend using the fare calculator at the top of the page.
For those looking to explore, learn more about the cities nearest to Charlotte here, including sights to see, popular destinations, and city information. Once you know where to go, you can also view fare estimates, rates, and transportation options to find out how to get there.
Need a ride to or from the airport? Compare costs for rideshare and taxis in these Charlotte area airports below! You can also see FAQs and, for arrivals here, some popular routes to travel once you touch down.
If you’re trying to choose locations to visit nearby, check out these routes and cities to visit around Charlotte. There’s a range of prices for every service, so you can make sure to choose the cheapest option, as well as some basic information about the trip like the distance and duration of the ride.
To really get a feel for Charlotte’s flavor, try experiencing a new neighborhood—you never know what you might find with attractions like art, natural beauty, or local history and culture, as well as built tourist attractions like zoos or theme parks.
Both too many and too few options can make trip planning hard! If you’re struggling with things to do or places to go, here’s a list of popular destinations in Charlotte based on ride pick-up and drop-offs.
Charlotte, North Carolina is an incorporated American city in Mecklenburg County. Charlotte is in the America/New_York time zone. The population of Charlotte is 1,512,923. The population density is 1,113 people per square mile. The median age is 34.2. The percentage of females in Charlotte is 51.9%, and the percentage of males is 48.1% The average home value is $220,191. The median household income is $62,817. The median rent is $1,135. The home ownership rate is 52.9%. The average family size is 3.32 people. The percentage of the population that is married is 42.5%. The unemployment rate in is 5%. The percentage of the population that is working or looking for work is 71.7%. The percentage of the population that is college educated or above is 44.3%. The racial composition of Charlotte is: 48.8% Caucasion, 35.2% African American, 6.5% Asian, 0.4% Native American, 0.1%, Pacific Islander, 2.8% Multiracial, 6.1% Other.
Up Hail helps you save money on a taxi near me, ride hailing, ridesharing, and the best car services such as Uber, Lyft, and Taxis in Mecklenburg County and Charlotte, NC. Up Hail helps riders & drivers compare Uber vs. Lyft to find out who is cheaper, and to find fare estimates, prices and rates for Lyft Lux, Lyft Luxsuv, Lyft Plus, Lyft Premier, Lyft Standard, Uber Black, Uber Black Hourly, Uber Black SUV, Uber Black SUV Hourly, Uber Comfort, Uber Connect, Uber Green, Uber Pet, UberX and UberXL in North Carolina, US. Get a lift and find the lowest cost and best options to an airport near me. You can use Up Hail to find the safe ride fee, minimum fare, base fare, cancellation fee, cost per mile, or cost per minute for different ride services like Uber, Taxi, Lyft. You can also find customer service information, phone numbers, and more. Rates cover zip codes: 28105, 28126, 28130, 28134, 28201, 28202, 28203, 28204, 28205, 28206, 28207, 28208, 28209, 28210, 28211, 28212, 28213, 28214, 28215, 28216, 28217, 28218, 28219, 28220, 28221, 28222, 28223, 28224, 28226, 28227, 28228, 2