Uber, Lyft, Taxi from Lexington, KY to Dayton, OH

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Lexington, KY, US
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Lyft Popular Routes from Lexington, KY
RouteFare Estimate*
Lexington to Blue Grass Airport$18-$42
Lexington to Louisville International Standiford Field$100-$235
Lexington to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport$100-$235
Lexington to Paris$33-$38
Lexington to Wilmore$39-$45
Lexington to Stamping Ground$47-$53
Lexington to Cincinnati$144-$162

*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand

Lyft Rate Table for Lexington, KY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$3.18
Base Fare$1.14
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.09
Cost Per Minute$0.21
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 UBERX Popular Routes from Lexington, KY
RouteFare Estimate*
Lexington to Blue Grass Airport$24-$59
Lexington to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport$124-$177
Lexington to Louisville International Standiford Field$125-$176
Lexington to Paris$34-$38
Lexington to Wilmore$42-$47
Lexington to Stamping Ground$46-$50
Lexington to Cincinnati$136-$150

*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand

Uber UBERX Rate Table for Lexington, KY
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$2.65
Minimum Fare$6.12
Base Fare$1.15
Cancellation Fee$6.25
Cost Per Mile$1.11
Cost Per Minute$0.21
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
Disclaimers, Tolls & Surcharges
  • There is an additional fee of $2 for UberX, UberXL, and Select rides from Blue Grass Airport.
Sample Vehicles
  • Honda Accord
  • Toyota Camry
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Lyft XL Popular Routes from Lexington, KY
RouteFare Estimate*
Lexington to Blue Grass Airport$21-$49
Lexington to Louisville International Standiford Field$120-$240
Lexington to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport$110-$235
Lexington to Paris$38-$43
Lexington to Wilmore$43-$50
Lexington to Stamping Ground$53-$60
Lexington to Cincinnati$165-$185

*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand

Lyft XL Rate Table for Lexington, KY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$4.60
Base Fare$1.50
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.31
Cost Per Minute$0.25
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 Popular Routes from Lexington, KY
RouteFare Estimate*
Lexington to Blue Grass Airport$27-$64
Lexington to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport$144-$193
Lexington to Louisville International Standiford Field$146-$198
Lexington to Paris$40-$44
Lexington to Wilmore$49-$54
Lexington to Stamping Ground$53-$58
Lexington to Cincinnati$159-$175

*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand

UberXL Rate Table for Lexington, KY
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$2.75
Minimum Fare$7.35
Base Fare$1.50
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.31
Cost Per Minute$0.25
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
Disclaimers, Tolls & Surcharges
  • There is an additional fee of $2 for UberX, UberXL, and Select rides from Blue Grass Airport.
Sample Vehicles
  • Dodge Grand Caravan
  • Honda Pilot
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Uber Comfort Popular Routes from Lexington, KY
RouteFare Estimate*
Lexington to Blue Grass Airport$28-$65
Lexington to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport$143-$191
Lexington to Louisville International Standiford Field$145-$196
Lexington to Paris$40-$44
Lexington to Wilmore$49-$54
Lexington to Stamping Ground$53-$59
Lexington to Cincinnati$158-$173

*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand

Uber Comfort Rate Table for Lexington, KY
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$3.45
Minimum Fare$11.28
Base Fare$1.72
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.26
Cost Per Minute$0.28
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
Disclaimers, Tolls & Surcharges
  • There is an additional fee of $2 for UberX, UberXL, and Select rides from Blue Grass Airport.
Sample Vehicles
  • Chevy Tahoe
  • Honda Odyssey
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Lyft Lux Popular Routes from Lexington, KY
RouteFare Estimate*
Lexington to Blue Grass Airport$30-$42
Lexington to Louisville International Standiford Field$160-$210
Lexington to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport$160-$210
Lexington to Paris$41-$47
Lexington to Wilmore$49-$57
Lexington to Stamping Ground$58-$65
Lexington to Cincinnati$181-$202

*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand

Lyft Lux Rate Table for Lexington, KY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$6.60
Base Fare$3.00
Cancellation Fee$8.00
Cost Per Mile$1.81
Cost Per Minute$0.30
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
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Taxi Rate Table for Lexington, KY
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$2.50
Base Fare$2.50
Cost Per Mile$2.51
Cost Per Minute$0.42
Sample Vehicles
  • Dodge Grand Caravan
  • Toyota Camry
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Distance: 21.49 miles

Duration: 36 minutes

Cost of Driving: $3.70

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Price Trends in Lexington

Average Fare Estimate

(Within City Limits)The cheapest service in Lexington is Lyft, which is 1.44% cheaper than Uber, on average. Data is based on a large sample of fare estimates within Lexington.

Estimated Airport Fares

(From City Center)The cheapest trip from the center of Lexington to a nearby airport is Lyft to Blue Grass Airport at an average of $28.00

Fares by Day of Week

(Within City Limits) The cheapest day for Uber rides is on Tuesday, while the most expensive day is on Sunday. Similarly, the cheapest day to use Lyft is on Tuesday, while the most expensive day to use the service is on Sunday.

Average Price by Hour

The cheapest time for Lyft in Lexington is around 2PM at $13.54, and the most expensive time is around 6AM at $22.70. The cheapest time for Uber is around 2PM at $14.39, and the most expensive time is around 6AM at $23.00.

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FAQs

Uber is available and running in Lexington, KY. There are 3 levels of Uber service in Lexington, KY, which are Comfort, UberX and UberXL.

Lyft is available and running in Lexington, KY. There are 3 levels of Lyft service in Lexington, KY, which are Plus, Premier and Standard.

Assume you are taking a ride in Lexington, KY to Blue Grass Airport, which is 8.02 miles and takes 24 minutes. Lyft standard would be more expensive than UberX. The estimated cost of the Lyft ride is $17.57 compared to an estimated $15.09 with UberX. The cost of the Lyft ride is 14% more. The minimum fare for Uber in Lexington is $6.12, and the minimum fare for Lyft in Lexington is $3.18.

The cost per mile for Lyft Standard is $1.09. The cost per mile for UberX is $1.11. The cost per mile for Uber Comfort is $1.26. The cost per mile for Lyft Plus is $1.31. The cost per mile for UberXL is $1.31. The cost per mile for Lyft Premier is $1.81.

Both Uber and Lyft are very similar in Lexington and in many cases indistinguishable from each other. Both Uber and Lyft have the same amount of services in Lexington, KY, with a total of 3 services each.

While there certainly are risks to riding in a vehicle driven by a stranger, the vast majority of Uber and Lyft rides in Lexington 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 Lexington area if necessary.

Uber and Lyft are currently not illegal in Lexington, KY.

Tipping is optional. Consider that most drivers in the Lexington 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.

For all service options in Lexington, KY, 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 Lexington, KY. Lyft does not have a car seat option in Lexington, KY. For more information read the full FAQ.

Uber does not offer phone support for riders in Lexington, KY. 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 Lexington, KY. 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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Cities Near Lexington

For those looking to explore, learn more about the cities nearest to Lexington 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.

Nicholasville, KYKeene, KYGeorgetown, KYMidway, KYVersailles, KYWinchester, KYParis, KYWilmore, KYStamping Ground, KY

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Airports Near Lexington

Need a ride to or from the airport? Compare costs for rideshare and taxis in these Lexington area airports below! You can also see FAQs and, for arrivals here, some popular routes to travel once you touch down.

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Popular Lexington Routes

If you’re trying to choose locations to visit nearby, check out these routes and cities to visit around Lexington. 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.

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Lexington Neighborhoods

To really get a feel for Lexington’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.

Andover Forest
Andover Hill
Armstrong Mill
Ashland
Athens
Autumn Ridge
Avon
Aylesford Place
Banbury Hunt
Beaumont
Bell Court
Belleau Woods
Bel Mar
Belmont Farms
Bennett Ave
Blackford
Bracktown
Briar Hill Rd
Brigadoon
Brighton East
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Lexington Landmarks

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 Lexington based on ride pick-up and drop-offs.

Mary Todd Lincoln House
Thoroughbred Park
Downtown
Dixie Cup Water Tower
Bluegrass Trust for Historical Preservation
Kentucky Highway Department

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Lexington Stats

Lexington, Kentucky is an incorporated American city in Fayette County. Lexington is in the America/New_York time zone. The population of Lexington is 323,152. The population density is 439 people per square mile. The median age is 34.6. The percentage of females in Lexington is 51%, and the percentage of males is 49% The average home value is $189,927. The median household income is $57,291. The median rent is $896. The home ownership rate is 54.4%. The average family size is 2.99 people. The percentage of the population that is married is 43.1%. The unemployment rate in is 5.1%. The percentage of the population that is working or looking for work is 67.8%. The percentage of the population that is college educated or above is 43.7%. The racial composition of Lexington is: 74.9% Caucasion, 14.6% African American, 3.8% Asian, 0.2% Native American, 3.8% Multiracial, 2.8% Other.

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Ridesharing and Taxis in Lexington

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