Uber, Lyft, Taxi in Alabaster, AL
Fare Estimates, Rates, Prices & Calculator
Lyft
Starts at
$3.90
The Low Cost Lyft
Starts at
$3.90The Low Cost Lyft
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Lyft Popular Routes from Alabaster, AL
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Alabaster to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | $45-$70 |
| Alabaster to Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport | $100-$165 |
| Alabaster to Columbus Air Force Base | $180-$285 |
| Alabaster to Indian Springs Village | $24-$29 |
| Alabaster to Hoover | $27-$32 |
| Alabaster to Columbiana | $37-$42 |
| Alabaster to Atlanta | $244-$269 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Lyft Rate Table for Alabaster, AL
| Service | Price |
| Minimum Fare | $3.90 |
| Base Fare | $1.80 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.28 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.19 |
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
Lyft XL
Starts at
$5.70
Economy Cars for Large Groups
Starts at
$5.70Economy Cars for Large Groups
Extra Spacious
Economy
Extra Trunk Space
Door to Door Service
Seats 6
Lyft XL Popular Routes from Alabaster, AL
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Alabaster to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | $60-$77 |
| Alabaster to Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport | $120-$180 |
| Alabaster to Columbus Air Force Base | $240-$355 |
| Alabaster to Indian Springs Village | $31-$35 |
| Alabaster to Hoover | $35-$40 |
| Alabaster to Columbiana | $45-$51 |
| Alabaster to Atlanta | $310-$338 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Lyft XL Rate Table for Alabaster, AL
| Service | Price |
| Minimum Fare | $5.70 |
| Base Fare | $4.50 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.71 |
| 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
Uber UBERX
Starts at
$6.74Economy Personal Ride
Starts at
$6.74Economy Personal Ride
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Uber UBERX Popular Routes from Alabaster, AL
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Alabaster to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | $57-$65 |
| Alabaster to Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport | $128-$143 |
| Alabaster to Columbus Air Force Base | $211-$247 |
| Alabaster to Hoover | $26-$29 |
| Alabaster to Indian Springs Village | $27-$29 |
| Alabaster to Columbiana | $33-$36 |
| Alabaster to Atlanta | $257-$283 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Uber UBERX Rate Table for Alabaster, AL
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $2.70 |
| Minimum Fare | $6.74 |
| Base Fare | $1.87 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.50 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.34 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.20 |
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
- All UberX trips that start at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport have a $1 surcharge.
Sample Vehicles
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Camry
Uber Pet
Starts at
$6.74Economy Personal Ride
Starts at
$6.74Economy Personal Ride
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Uber Pet Popular Routes from Alabaster, AL
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Alabaster to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | $63-$70 |
| Alabaster to Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport | $133-$149 |
| Alabaster to Columbus Air Force Base | $216-$253 |
| Alabaster to Hoover | $31-$35 |
| Alabaster to Indian Springs Village | $32-$35 |
| Alabaster to Columbiana | $38-$42 |
| Alabaster to Atlanta | $262-$289 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Uber Pet Rate Table for Alabaster, AL
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $2.70 |
| Minimum Fare | $6.74 |
| Base Fare | $1.87 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.50 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.34 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.20 |
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
- All UberX trips that start at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport have a $1 surcharge.
Sample Vehicles
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Camry
UberXL
Starts at
$8.60Low Cost Ride for Large Groups
Starts at
$8.60Low Cost Ride for Large Groups
Extra Spacious
Economy
Extra Trunk Space
Door to Door Service
Seats 6
UberXL Popular Routes from Alabaster, AL
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Alabaster to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | $74-$84 |
| Alabaster to Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport | $164-$183 |
| Alabaster to Columbus Air Force Base | $270-$317 |
| Alabaster to Hoover | $36-$39 |
| Alabaster to Indian Springs Village | $36-$39 |
| Alabaster to Columbiana | $44-$48 |
| Alabaster to Atlanta | $329-$362 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
UberXL Rate Table for Alabaster, AL
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $2.90 |
| Minimum Fare | $8.60 |
| Base Fare | $4.50 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.71 |
| 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
- All UberX trips that start at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport have a $1 surcharge.
Sample Vehicles
- Dodge Grand Caravan
- Honda Pilot
Uber Comfort
Starts at
$11.49
Extra Leg Room Vehicle
Starts at
$11.49Extra Leg Room Vehicle
Extra Spacious
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Uber Comfort Popular Routes from Alabaster, AL
| Route | Fare Estimate* |
| Alabaster to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | $67-$76 |
| Alabaster to Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport | $148-$165 |
| Alabaster to Columbus Air Force Base | $245-$287 |
| Alabaster to Hoover | $32-$35 |
| Alabaster to Indian Springs Village | $32-$35 |
| Alabaster to Columbiana | $39-$43 |
| Alabaster to Atlanta | $297-$327 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Uber Comfort Rate Table for Alabaster, AL
| Service | Price |
| Safe Ride Fee | $3.51 |
| Minimum Fare | $11.49 |
| Base Fare | $2.72 |
| Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.51 |
| Cost Per Minute | $0.26 |
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
- All UberX trips that start at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport have a $1 surcharge.
Sample Vehicles
- Chevy Tahoe
- Honda Odyssey
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Price Trends in Alabaster
Average Fare Estimate
(Within City Limits)The cheapest service in Alabaster is Lyft, which is 14.27% cheaper than Uber, on average. Data is based on a large sample of fare estimates within Alabaster.Estimated Airport Fares
(From City Center)The cheapest trip from the center of Alabaster to a nearby airport is Lyft to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport at an average of $56.00Average Uber Fare By Service
(Within City Limits)Average Lyft Fare By Service
(Within City Limits)FAQs
Uber is available and running in Alabaster, AL. There are 4 levels of Uber service in Alabaster, AL, which are Comfort, Uber Pet, UberX and UberXL.
Lyft is available and running in Alabaster, AL. There are 2 levels of Lyft service in Alabaster, AL, which are Plus and Standard.
Assume you are taking a ride in Alabaster, AL to Shelby County Airport, which is 3.74 miles and takes 11 minutes. The standard UberX would be more expensive than Lyft Standard. The estimated cost of the UberX ride is $9.08 compared to an estimated $11.88 with Lyft. The cost of the UberX ride is 23% more. The minimum fare for Uber in Alabaster is $6.74, and the minimum fare for Lyft in Alabaster is $3.90.
The cost per mile for Lyft Standard is $1.28. The cost per mile for UberX is $1.34. The cost per mile for Uber Pet is $1.34. The cost per mile for Uber Comfort is $1.51. The cost per mile for Lyft Plus is $1.71. The cost per mile for UberXL is $1.71.
Both Uber and Lyft are very similar in Alabaster and in many cases indistinguishable from each other. Uber has more services than Lyft in Alabaster, AL, with a total of 4 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 Alabaster 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 Alabaster area if necessary.
Uber and Lyft are currently not illegal in Alabaster, AL.
Tipping is optional. Consider that most drivers in the Alabaster 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 Alabaster, AL, which is a pet-friendly ride service for an additional fee. For other service options in Alabaster, AL, 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 Alabaster, AL. Lyft does not have a car seat option in Alabaster, AL. For more information read the full FAQ.
Uber does not offer phone support for riders in Alabaster, AL. 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 Alabaster, AL. 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 Alabaster
For those looking to explore, learn more about the cities nearest to Alabaster 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.
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Airports Near Alabaster
Need a ride to or from the airport? Compare costs for rideshare and taxis in these Alabaster 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 Alabaster Routes
If you’re trying to choose locations to visit nearby, check out these routes and cities to visit around Alabaster. 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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Alabaster Neighborhoods
To really get a feel for Alabaster’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.
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Alabaster Stats
Alabaster, Alabama is an incorporated American town in Shelby County. Alabaster is in the America/Chicago time zone. The population of Alabaster is 33,487. The population density is 512 people per square mile. The median age is 37.5. The percentage of females in Alabaster is 51.1%, and the percentage of males is 48.9% The average home value is $173,029. The median household income is $80,072. The median rent is $1,088. The home ownership rate is 83.6%. The average family size is 3.31 people. The percentage of the population that is married is 59.1%. The unemployment rate in is 4.4%. The percentage of the population that is working or looking for work is 67.3%. The percentage of the population that is college educated or above is 35.2%. The racial composition of Alabaster is: 73.3% Caucasion, 14.5% African American, 1.6% Asian, 0.9% Native American, 2.8% Multiracial, 6.9% Other.
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Ridesharing and Taxis in Alabaster
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