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

Lyft is available and running in Providence, RI. There are 2 levels of Lyft service in Providence, RI, which are Plus and Standard.

Assume you are taking a ride in Providence, RI to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, which is 6.25 miles and takes 18 minutes. Lyft standard would be more expensive than UberX. The estimated cost of the Lyft ride is $12.74 compared to an estimated $10.09 with UberX. The cost of the Lyft ride is 20% more. The minimum fare for Uber in Providence is $5.83, and the minimum fare for Lyft in Providence is $3.13.

The cost per mile for Lyft Standard is $0.87. The cost per mile for UberX is $0.91. The cost per mile for Uber Green is $0.91. The cost per mile for Uber Pet is $0.91. The cost per mile for Uber Comfort is $1.04. The cost per mile for Lyft Plus is $1.50. The cost per mile for UberXL is $1.56.

Both Uber and Lyft are very similar in Providence and in many cases indistinguishable from each other. Uber has more services than Lyft in Providence, RI, with a total of 5 compared to the 2 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 Providence 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 Providence area if necessary.

Uber and Lyft are currently not illegal in Providence, RI.

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

Uber does not offer phone support for riders in Providence, RI. 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 Providence, RI. 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 random samples, the approximate estimated cost of a standard Lyft economy service from Providence, RI to New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) is $49, while the estimated cost of an UberX is $46. It is important to note that fares may vary based on location within the city, and time of day. Since the UberX service is cheaper, Uber is the more affordable option for this trip. To ensure accurate real-time fare estimations, it is recommended to use Up Hail. Please be aware that the data provided is based on a large, representative sample of fares within the city. To obtain a more accurate comparison, we encourage you to use the fare calculator located at the top of the page.

Based on a random sample of fares from the city center, both UberX and standard Lyft economy services are approximate estimations of $37 and $38, respectively, for a trip to Quonset State Airport (OQU) from Providence, RI. It is important to note that fares can vary based on location within the city, and time. Without performing any calculations, it can be determined that Uber is slightly cheaper than Lyft for this specific trip. However, it is recommended to use Up Hail to check for accurate real-time prices before making a final decision. Keep in mind that the data presented here is based on a large sample of actual fares within the city. For a more accurate comparison, we suggest using the fare calculator 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 ride from Providence, RI to Theodore Francis Green State Airport is approximately $19, while the cost of its competing UberX service is approximately $20. Fares can vary based on location within the city, and time. Based on the given data, Lyft is the cheaper option. It is always recommended to use Up Hail to check for accurate real-time prices. The airport code for Theodore Francis Green State Airport is PVD. 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.