Uber, Lyft, Taxi from St. Louis, MO to Louisville, KY

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Uber UBERX Popular Routes from St. Louis, MO
RouteFare Estimate*
St. Louis to St Louis Lambert International Airport$28-$65
St. Louis to Spirit of St Louis Airport$35-$73
St. Louis to Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport$39-$82
St. Louis to Maplewood$18-$20
St. Louis to Pagedale$18-$20
St. Louis to Clayton$19-$21
St. Louis to Kansas City$310-$341

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

Uber UBERX Rate Table for St. Louis, MO
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$3.00
Minimum Fare$6.54
Base Fare$4.17
Cancellation Fee$5.50
Cost Per Mile$0.98
Cost Per Minute$0.23
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
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Uber Green Popular Routes from St. Louis, MO
RouteFare Estimate*
St. Louis to St Louis Lambert International Airport$28-$65
St. Louis to Spirit of St Louis Airport$35-$73
St. Louis to Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport$43-$82
St. Louis to Maplewood$18-$20
St. Louis to Pagedale$18-$20
St. Louis to Clayton$19-$21
St. Louis to Kansas City$308-$339

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

Uber Green Rate Table for St. Louis, MO
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$3.00
Minimum Fare$6.54
Base Fare$4.17
Cancellation Fee$5.50
Cost Per Mile$0.98
Cost Per Minute$0.23
Sample Vehicles
  • Toyota Prius
  • Chevy Bolt
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Uber Pet Popular Routes from St. Louis, MO
RouteFare Estimate*
St. Louis to St Louis Lambert International Airport$33-$71
St. Louis to Spirit of St Louis Airport$40-$78
St. Louis to Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport$44-$88
St. Louis to Maplewood$23-$25
St. Louis to Pagedale$23-$26
St. Louis to Clayton$24-$26
St. Louis to Kansas City$315-$346

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

Uber Pet Rate Table for St. Louis, MO
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$3.00
Minimum Fare$6.54
Base Fare$4.17
Cancellation Fee$5.50
Cost Per Mile$0.98
Cost Per Minute$0.23
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
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Lyft Popular Routes from St. Louis, MO
RouteFare Estimate*
St. Louis to St Louis Lambert International Airport$20-$140
St. Louis to Spirit of St Louis Airport$30-$185
St. Louis to Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport$35-$210
St. Louis to Pagedale$21-$25
St. Louis to Maplewood$22-$26
St. Louis to Clayton$22-$26
St. Louis to Kansas City$548-$584

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

Lyft Rate Table for St. Louis, MO
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$3.50
Base Fare$1.59
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.34
Cost Per Minute$0.22
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 St. Louis, MO
RouteFare Estimate*
St. Louis to St Louis Lambert International Airport$38-$87
St. Louis to Spirit of St Louis Airport$45-$99
St. Louis to Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport$44-$109
St. Louis to Maplewood$24-$26
St. Louis to Clayton$24-$26
St. Louis to Pagedale$25-$27
St. Louis to Kansas City$377-$414

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

Uber Comfort Rate Table for St. Louis, MO
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$3.90
Minimum Fare$10.00
Base Fare$6.25
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.12
Cost Per Minute$0.35
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
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UberXL Popular Routes from St. Louis, MO
RouteFare Estimate*
St. Louis to St Louis Lambert International Airport$41-$93
St. Louis to Spirit of St Louis Airport$45-$105
St. Louis to Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport$47-$120
St. Louis to Maplewood$25-$28
St. Louis to Clayton$25-$28
St. Louis to Pagedale$26-$29
St. Louis to Kansas City$427-$470

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

UberXL Rate Table for St. Louis, MO
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$3.00
Minimum Fare$8.30
Base Fare$7.78
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.35
Cost Per Minute$0.32
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
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Lyft XL Popular Routes from St. Louis, MO
RouteFare Estimate*
St. Louis to St Louis Lambert International Airport$40-$160
St. Louis to Spirit of St Louis Airport$49-$210
St. Louis to Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport$55-$240
St. Louis to Maplewood$26-$30
St. Louis to Pagedale$26-$30
St. Louis to Clayton$26-$31

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

Lyft XL Rate Table for St. Louis, MO
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$5.30
Base Fare$3.00
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.86
Cost Per Minute$0.30
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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Taxi Rate Table for St. Louis, MO
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$3.00
Base Fare$3.00
Cost Per Mile$2.01
Cost Per Minute$0.29
Sample Vehicles
  • Dodge Grand Caravan
  • Toyota Camry
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Lyft Lux Popular Routes from St. Louis, MO
RouteFare Estimate*
St. Louis to St Louis Lambert International Airport$50-$140
St. Louis to Spirit of St Louis Airport$70-$185
St. Louis to Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport$74-$210
St. Louis to Maplewood$26-$31
St. Louis to Pagedale$28-$32
St. Louis to Clayton$29-$33

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

Lyft Lux Rate Table for St. Louis, MO
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$6.30
Base Fare$4.00
Cancellation Fee$8.00
Cost Per Mile$2.46
Cost Per Minute$0.40
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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Uber Black Popular Routes from St. Louis, MO
RouteFare Estimate*
St. Louis to St Louis Lambert International Airport$71-$144
St. Louis to Spirit of St Louis Airport$79-$190
St. Louis to Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport$106-$225
St. Louis to Maplewood$38-$42
St. Louis to Clayton$39-$43
St. Louis to Pagedale$39-$43
St. Louis to Kansas City

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

Uber Black Rate Table for St. Louis, MO
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$15.75
Base Fare$7.75
Cancellation Fee$10.00
Cost Per Mile$3.61
Cost Per Minute$0.45
About Uber Black
  • Luxury private rides in newer premium 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 luxury mid-size or full-size sedans
  • Top-rated drivers with a feedback rating of 4.85 or higher
  • 5 minutes until charged a waiting fee and up to 15 minutes until being charged a driver cancellation fee (airports excluded)
  • Phone customer support
  • Ability to request a quiet ride, help with luggage, and set preferred temperature
  • The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Lux Black
Sample Vehicles
  • BMW 5-Series
  • Lincoln MKT
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Lyft Lux Black Popular Routes from St. Louis, MO
RouteFare Estimate*
St. Louis to St Louis Lambert International Airport$70-$165
St. Louis to Spirit of St Louis Airport$90-$240
St. Louis to Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport$105-$285
St. Louis to Maplewood$36-$41
St. Louis to Pagedale$38-$43
St. Louis to Clayton$38-$44

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

Lyft Lux Black Rate Table for St. Louis, MO
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$15.75
Base Fare$7.75
Cancellation Fee$10.00
Cost Per Mile$3.61
Cost Per Minute$0.45
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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Distance: 318.02 miles

Duration: 8 hour(s) & 53 minutes

Cost of Driving: $57.47

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Price Trends in St. Louis

Average Fare Estimate

(Within City Limits)The cheapest service in St. Louis is Uber, which is 2.39% cheaper than Lyft, on average. Data is based on a large sample of fare estimates within St. Louis.

Estimated Airport Fares

(From City Center)The cheapest trip from the center of St. Louis to a nearby airport is Lyft to St Louis Lambert International Airport at an average of $45.00

Fares by Day of Week

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

Average Price by Hour

The cheapest time for Lyft in St. Louis is around 1PM at $11.57, and the most expensive time is around 11PM at $24.06. The cheapest time for Uber is around 1PM at $12.00, and the most expensive time is around 11PM at $22.17.

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FAQs

Uber is available and running in St. Louis, MO. There are 7 levels of Uber service in St. Louis, MO, which are Black, Comfort, Connect, Uber Green, Uber Pet, UberX and UberXL.

Lyft is available and running in St. Louis, MO. There are 4 levels of Lyft service in St. Louis, MO, which are Lux, Plus, Premier and Standard.

Assume you are taking a ride in St. Louis, MO to St Louis Lambert International Airport, which is 10.31 miles and takes 30 minutes. Lyft standard would be more expensive than UberX. The estimated cost of the Lyft ride is $25.01 compared to an estimated $21.17 with UberX. The cost of the Lyft ride is 15% more. The minimum fare for Uber in St. Louis is $6.54, and the minimum fare for Lyft in St. Louis is $3.50.

The cost per mile for Uber Connect is $0.78. The cost per mile for UberX is $0.98. The cost per mile for Uber Green is $0.98. The cost per mile for Uber Pet is $0.98. The cost per mile for Uber Comfort is $1.12. The cost per mile for Lyft Standard is $1.34. The cost per mile for UberXL is $1.35. The cost per mile for Lyft Plus is $1.86. The cost per mile for Lyft Premier is $2.46. The cost per mile for Lyft Lux is $3.61. The cost per mile for Uber Black is $3.61.

Both Uber and Lyft are very similar in St. Louis and in many cases indistinguishable from each other. Uber has more services than Lyft in St. Louis, MO, with a total of 7 compared to the 4 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis area if necessary.

Uber and Lyft are currently not illegal in St. Louis, MO.

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

Uber does not offer phone support for riders in St. Louis, MO. 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 St. Louis, MO. 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 cost for a standard Lyft economy service from St. Louis, MO to Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport is $66, while UberX service costs approximately $53. Fares can vary based on both location within the city and time of day, so prices may vary. However, based on these estimations, Uber is the cheaper option for this route. For accurate real-time price comparisons, we recommend using Up Hail. 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.

The approximate estimation for a ride from St. Louis to Spirit of St Louis Airport with Lyft economy service is $58, while its competing UberX service is approximately $45. It is important to note that these prices were taken from random samples of fares from the city center, and that fares can vary based on location within the city, and time. Based on this estimation, Uber is cheaper than Lyft for this particular route. To ensure accurate real-time pricing, it is recommended to check 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 approximate estimations taken from random samples of fares from the city center, the UberX service would cost about $34 for a ride from St. Louis, MO to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). Alternatively, the standard Lyft economy service would cost about $45 for the same trip. However, fares can vary based on location within the city, and time. Therefore, we recommend using Up Hail to check for accurate real-time fares. In this case, Uber is the cheaper option. 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.

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Cities Near St. Louis

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

Wellston, MOHillsdale, MOBrooklyn, ILUplands Park, MOPine Lawn, MOVelda Village Hills, MOMaplewood, MOPagedale, MOClayton, MO

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Airports Near St. Louis

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

If you’re trying to choose locations to visit nearby, check out these routes and cities to visit around St. Louis. 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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St. Louis 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 St. Louis based on ride pick-up and drop-offs.

The Gateway Arch
Gateway Arch National Park
Missouri History Museum
Tower Grove Park
St. Louis Old Courthouse
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
Amoco
The Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion
World's Fair Pavilion
Old Cathedral
Stan Musial Statue
Compton Hill Water Tower
Aloe Plaza
Jones Dennis and Judith Visitor and Education Ctr
Eads Bridge
Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge
piazza imo on the hill
Wainwright Building
Man On A Horse
Magic Chef Mansion

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St. Louis Stats

St. Louis, Missouri is an incorporated American city in St. Louis County. St. Louis is also known as Saint Louis. St. Louis is in the America/Chicago time zone. The population of St. Louis is 2,024,074. The population density is 1,879 people per square mile. The median age is 35.8. The percentage of females in St. Louis is 51.6%, and the percentage of males is 48.4% The average home value is $135,770. The median household income is $43,896. The median rent is $828. The home ownership rate is 43.7%. The average family size is 3.07 people. The percentage of the population that is married is 30%. The unemployment rate in is 7%. The percentage of the population that is working or looking for work is 66%. The percentage of the population that is college educated or above is 36.3%. The racial composition of St. Louis is: 46.5% Caucasion, 46.4% African American, 3.4% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 0.1%, Pacific Islander, 2.4% Multiracial, 1% Other.

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Ridesharing and Taxis in St. Louis

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