Uber, Lyft, Taxi from Palmetto, FL to Lakeland, FL

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Palmetto, FL, US
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Uber UBERX Popular Routes from Palmetto, FL
RouteFare Estimate*
Palmetto to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport$19-$36
Palmetto to Tampa International Airport$48-$82
Palmetto to Mac Dill Air Force Base$47-$83
Palmetto to South Bradenton$16-$17
Palmetto to Bayshore Gardens$19-$21
Palmetto to Cortez$27-$29
Palmetto to Tampa$56-$62

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

Uber UBERX Rate Table for Palmetto, FL
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$3.05
Minimum Fare$7.04
Base Fare$2.27
Cancellation Fee$5.75
Cost Per Mile$0.45
Cost Per Minute$0.40
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
  • Departures from SRQ are subject to a $2.50 airport tax as well as any applicable tolls.
Sample Vehicles
  • Honda Accord
  • Toyota Camry
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Uber Green Popular Routes from Palmetto, FL
RouteFare Estimate*
Palmetto to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport$19-$36
Palmetto to Tampa International Airport$48-$82
Palmetto to Mac Dill Air Force Base$47-$83
Palmetto to South Bradenton$16-$17
Palmetto to Bayshore Gardens$19-$21
Palmetto to Cortez$27-$29
Palmetto to Tampa$56-$62

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

Uber Green Rate Table for Palmetto, FL
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$3.05
Minimum Fare$7.04
Base Fare$2.27
Cancellation Fee$5.75
Cost Per Mile$0.45
Cost Per Minute$0.40
Disclaimers, Tolls & Surcharges
  • Departures from SRQ are subject to a $2.50 airport tax as well as any applicable tolls.
Sample Vehicles
  • Toyota Prius
  • Chevy Bolt
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Uber Pet Popular Routes from Palmetto, FL
RouteFare Estimate*
Palmetto to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport$25-$42
Palmetto to Tampa International Airport$54-$88
Palmetto to Mac Dill Air Force Base$53-$89
Palmetto to South Bradenton$22-$24
Palmetto to Bayshore Gardens$25-$27
Palmetto to Cortez$33-$36
Palmetto to Tampa$62-$69

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

Uber Pet Rate Table for Palmetto, FL
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$3.05
Minimum Fare$7.04
Base Fare$2.27
Cancellation Fee$5.75
Cost Per Mile$0.45
Cost Per Minute$0.40
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
Disclaimers, Tolls & Surcharges
  • Departures from SRQ are subject to a $2.50 airport tax as well as any applicable tolls.
Sample Vehicles
  • Honda Accord
  • Toyota Camry
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Lyft Popular Routes from Palmetto, FL
RouteFare Estimate*
Palmetto to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport$15-$86
Palmetto to Tampa International Airport$45-$220
Palmetto to Mac Dill Air Force Base$42-$220
Palmetto to South Bradenton$28-$33
Palmetto to Bayshore Gardens$32-$37
Palmetto to Cortez$38-$43
Palmetto to Tampa$118-$132

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

Lyft Rate Table for Palmetto, FL
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$5.23
Base Fare$1.24
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.08
Cost Per Minute$0.15
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 Comfort Popular Routes from Palmetto, FL
RouteFare Estimate*
Palmetto to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport$25-$50
Palmetto to Tampa International Airport$57-$95
Palmetto to Mac Dill Air Force Base$61-$96
Palmetto to South Bradenton$19-$21
Palmetto to Bayshore Gardens$22-$24
Palmetto to Cortez$32-$35
Palmetto to Tampa$69-$76

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

Uber Comfort Rate Table for Palmetto, FL
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$3.97
Minimum Fare$13.00
Base Fare$3.41
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$0.52
Cost Per Minute$0.55
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
  • Departures from SRQ are subject to a $2.50 airport tax as well as any applicable tolls.
Sample Vehicles
  • Chevy Tahoe
  • Honda Odyssey
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Lyft XL Popular Routes from Palmetto, FL
RouteFare Estimate*
Palmetto to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport$20-$98
Palmetto to Tampa International Airport$60-$240
Palmetto to Mac Dill Air Force Base$60-$240
Palmetto to South Bradenton$32-$38
Palmetto to Bayshore Gardens$37-$43
Palmetto to Cortez$43-$49
Palmetto to Tampa$138-$153

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

Lyft XL Rate Table for Palmetto, FL
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$6.35
Base Fare$3.00
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.21
Cost Per Minute$0.20
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 Palmetto, FL
RouteFare Estimate*
Palmetto to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport$31-$56
Palmetto to Tampa International Airport$64-$105
Palmetto to Mac Dill Air Force Base$68-$106
Palmetto to South Bradenton$24-$26
Palmetto to Bayshore Gardens$28-$31
Palmetto to Cortez$39-$42
Palmetto to Tampa$77-$84

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

UberXL Rate Table for Palmetto, FL
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$3.20
Minimum Fare$9.70
Base Fare$6.09
Cancellation Fee$5.50
Cost Per Mile$0.62
Cost Per Minute$0.55
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
  • Departures from SRQ are subject to a $2.50 airport tax as well as any applicable tolls.
Sample Vehicles
  • Dodge Grand Caravan
  • Honda Pilot
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Lyft Lux Popular Routes from Palmetto, FL
RouteFare Estimate*
Palmetto to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport$25-$86
Palmetto to Tampa International Airport$74-$210
Palmetto to Mac Dill Air Force Base$74-$210
Palmetto to South Bradenton$28-$33
Palmetto to Bayshore Gardens$35-$40
Palmetto to Cortez$40-$45
Palmetto to Tampa$134-$150

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

Lyft Lux Rate Table for Palmetto, FL
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$9.30
Base Fare$3.00
Cancellation Fee$10.00
Cost Per Mile$1.71
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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Lyft Lux Black Popular Routes from Palmetto, FL
RouteFare Estimate*
Palmetto to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport$40-$105
Palmetto to Mac Dill Air Force Base$105-$260
Palmetto to Tampa International Airport$120-$260
Palmetto to South Bradenton$38-$44
Palmetto to Bayshore Gardens$46-$52
Palmetto to Cortez$55-$62
Palmetto to Tampa$176-$196

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

Lyft Lux Black Rate Table for Palmetto, FL
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$10.00
Base Fare$7.00
Cancellation Fee$10.00
Cost Per Mile$2.40
Cost Per Minute$0.50
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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Lyft Lux Black XL Popular Routes from Palmetto, FL
RouteFare Estimate*
Palmetto to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport$60-$120
Palmetto to Tampa International Airport$160-$285
Palmetto to Mac Dill Air Force Base$160-$285
Palmetto to South Bradenton$48-$55
Palmetto to Bayshore Gardens$57-$65
Palmetto to Cortez$69-$78
Palmetto to Tampa$221-$245

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

Lyft Lux Black XL Rate Table for Palmetto, FL
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$20.00
Base Fare$12.00
Cancellation Fee$10.00
Cost Per Mile$3.40
Cost Per Minute$0.90
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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Distance: 43.21 miles

Duration: 1 hour(s) & 12 minutes

Cost of Driving: $7.66

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Price Trends in Palmetto

Average Fare Estimate

(Within City Limits)The cheapest service in Palmetto is Uber, which is 50.00% cheaper than Lyft, on average. Data is based on a large sample of fare estimates within Palmetto.

Estimated Airport Fares

(From City Center)The cheapest trip from the center of Palmetto to a nearby airport is Lyft to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport at an average of $40.00

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FAQs

Uber is available and running in Palmetto, FL. There are 5 levels of Uber service in Palmetto, FL, which are Comfort, Uber Green, Uber Pet, UberX and UberXL.

Lyft is available and running in Palmetto, FL. There are 5 levels of Lyft service in Palmetto, FL, which are Lux, Luxsuv, Plus, Premier and Standard.

Assume you are taking a ride in Palmetto, FL to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, which is 9.05 miles and takes 27 minutes. Lyft standard would be more expensive than UberX. The estimated cost of the Lyft ride is $18.76 compared to an estimated $17.14 with UberX. The cost of the Lyft ride is 8% more. The minimum fare for Uber in Palmetto is $7.04, and the minimum fare for Lyft in Palmetto is $5.23.

The cost per mile for UberX is $0.45. The cost per mile for Uber Green is $0.45. The cost per mile for Uber Pet is $0.45. The cost per mile for Uber Comfort is $0.52. The cost per mile for UberXL is $0.62. The cost per mile for Lyft Standard is $1.08. The cost per mile for Lyft Plus is $1.21. The cost per mile for Lyft Premier is $1.71. The cost per mile for Lyft Lux is $2.40. The cost per mile for Lyft Luxsuv is $3.40.

Both Uber and Lyft are very similar in Palmetto and in many cases indistinguishable from each other. Both Uber and Lyft have the same amount of services in Palmetto, FL, with a total of 5 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 Palmetto 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 Palmetto area if necessary.

Uber and Lyft are currently not illegal in Palmetto, FL.

Tipping is optional. Consider that most drivers in the Palmetto 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 Palmetto, FL, which is a pet-friendly ride service for an additional fee. For other service options in Palmetto, FL, 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 Palmetto, FL. Lyft does not have a car seat option in Palmetto, FL. For more information read the full FAQ.

Uber does not offer phone support for riders in Palmetto, FL. 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 Palmetto, FL. 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 Palmetto

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

Memphis, FLBradenton, FLWest Bradenton, FLEllenton, FLSamoset, FLWest Samoset, FLSouth Bradenton, FLBayshore Gardens, FLCortez, FL

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Airports Near Palmetto

Need a ride to or from the airport? Compare costs for rideshare and taxis in these Palmetto 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 Palmetto Routes

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

To really get a feel for Palmetto’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.

10th - 25th
24th Ave E
4th St-8th St
Amber Glen
Arbor Creek
Bayou Estates
Coach House
Country Lakes Villages
Crystal Lakes
Eaves Bend
Ellenton
Erie Rd
Esplanade Artisan Lakes
Foster's Creek
Fresh Meadows
Frog Creek
Heather Glen
Heron Creek
Imperial Lakes
Imperial Lakewoods
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Palmetto 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 Palmetto based on ride pick-up and drop-offs.

Desoto National Memorial
Florida Highway Patrol School Historical Marker
Bealls Centennial Historical Marker
Manatee Burying Ground
Madira Bickell Mounds

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Palmetto Stats

Palmetto, Florida is an incorporated American town in Manatee County. Palmetto is in the America/New_York time zone. The population of Palmetto is 13,748. The population density is 1,000 people per square mile. The median age is 42.7. The percentage of females in Palmetto is 50.2%, and the percentage of males is 49.8% The average home value is $142,602. The median household income is $48,301. The median rent is $938. The home ownership rate is 66.6%. The average family size is 3.76 people. The percentage of the population that is married is 44.9%. The unemployment rate in is 9.3%. The percentage of the population that is working or looking for work is 53%. The percentage of the population that is college educated or above is 20.6%. The racial composition of Palmetto is: 81.3% Caucasion, 14.3% African American, 1% Asian, 0.2% Native American, 1.7% Multiracial, 1.6% Other.

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Ridesharing and Taxis in Palmetto

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