Taxi
Starts at
$2.85Standard Taxi Service
Starts at
$2.85Accepts Cash
Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $2.85 |
Base Fare | $2.85 |
Cost Per Mile | $1.90 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.48 |
Lyft
Starts at
$4.45The Low Cost Lyft
Starts at
$4.45Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | $30-$120 |
Detroit to Toledo Express Airport | $105-$450 |
Detroit to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | $180-$700 |
Detroit to Dearborn | $28-$33 |
Detroit to Huntington Woods | $29-$34 |
Detroit to River Rouge | $32-$38 |
Detroit to Cleveland | $297-$323 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $4.45 |
Base Fare | $1.08 |
Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $1.08 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.17 |
Lyft XL
Starts at
$5.60Economy Cars for Large Groups
Starts at
$5.60Extra Spacious
Economy
Extra Trunk Space
Door to Door Service
Seats 6
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | $45-$140 |
Detroit to Toledo Express Airport | $150-$500 |
Detroit to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | $250-$750 |
Detroit to Dearborn | $30-$35 |
Detroit to Huntington Woods | $31-$36 |
Detroit to River Rouge | $33-$38 |
Detroit to Cleveland | $350-$380 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $5.60 |
Base Fare | $2.50 |
Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $1.70 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.18 |
Lyft Lux
Starts at
$6.00Luxury Premium Cars
Starts at
$6.00Extra Spacious
Luxury
Top Rates Drivers
Extra Trunk Space
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Quiet Ride
Seats 4
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | $50-$120 |
Detroit to Toledo Express Airport | $180-$425 |
Detroit to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | $280-$650 |
Detroit to Dearborn | $32-$37 |
Detroit to Huntington Woods | $34-$39 |
Detroit to River Rouge | $36-$42 |
Detroit to Cleveland | $332-$360 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $6.00 |
Base Fare | $4.00 |
Cancellation Fee | $7.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $1.55 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.69 |
Uber Connect
Starts at
$7.05On-demand package delivery
Starts at
$7.05Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 0
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | $17-$69 |
Detroit to Toledo Express Airport | $61-$172 |
Detroit to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | $115-$256 |
Detroit to Dearborn | $18-$20 |
Detroit to Huntington Woods | $19-$21 |
Detroit to River Rouge | $19-$21 |
Detroit to Cleveland | $142-$156 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Safe Ride Fee | $2.36 |
Minimum Fare | $7.05 |
Base Fare | $1.46 |
Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $0.34 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.36 |
Uber UBERX
Starts at
$7.45Economy Personal Ride
Starts at
$7.45Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | $33-$113 |
Detroit to Toledo Express Airport | $80-$194 |
Detroit to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | $135-$284 |
Detroit to Dearborn | $24-$26 |
Detroit to Huntington Woods | $26-$28 |
Detroit to River Rouge | $26-$29 |
Detroit to Cleveland | $176-$193 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Safe Ride Fee | $2.90 |
Minimum Fare | $7.45 |
Base Fare | $1.23 |
Cancellation Fee | $5.75 |
Cost Per Mile | $0.46 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.46 |
Uber Pet
Starts at
$7.45Economy Personal Ride
Starts at
$7.45Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | $39-$120 |
Detroit to Toledo Express Airport | $86-$201 |
Detroit to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | $141-$291 |
Detroit to Dearborn | $30-$33 |
Detroit to Huntington Woods | $32-$35 |
Detroit to River Rouge | $32-$35 |
Detroit to Cleveland | $182-$200 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Safe Ride Fee | $2.90 |
Minimum Fare | $7.45 |
Base Fare | $1.23 |
Cancellation Fee | $5.75 |
Cost Per Mile | $0.46 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.46 |
UberXL
Starts at
$8.75Low Cost Ride for Large Groups
Starts at
$8.75Extra Spacious
Economy
Extra Trunk Space
Door to Door Service
Seats 6
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | $37-$117 |
Detroit to Toledo Express Airport | $83-$210 |
Detroit to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | $162-$321 |
Detroit to Dearborn | $29-$32 |
Detroit to Huntington Woods | $31-$34 |
Detroit to River Rouge | $32-$35 |
Detroit to Cleveland | $198-$217 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Safe Ride Fee | $3.15 |
Minimum Fare | $8.75 |
Base Fare | $2.71 |
Cancellation Fee | $7.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $0.55 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.49 |
Lyft Lux Black
Starts at
$12.75Luxury Black Cars
Starts at
$12.75Extra Spacious
Luxury
Top Rates Drivers
Extra Trunk Space
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Quiet Ride
Seats 4
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | $70-$140 |
Detroit to Toledo Express Airport | $240-$550 |
Detroit to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | $380-$850 |
Detroit to Dearborn | $44-$50 |
Detroit to Huntington Woods | $45-$52 |
Detroit to River Rouge | $47-$54 |
Detroit to Cleveland | $449-$485 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $12.75 |
Base Fare | $7.75 |
Cancellation Fee | $12.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $2.20 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.83 |
Uber Black
Starts at
$12.75Luxury Black Car Service
Starts at
$12.75Luxury
Top Rates Drivers
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Quiet Ride
Seats 4
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | $75-$118 |
Detroit to Toledo Express Airport | $258-$378 |
Detroit to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | $524-$766 |
Detroit to Dearborn | $45-$50 |
Detroit to Huntington Woods | $50-$55 |
Detroit to River Rouge | $50-$55 |
Detroit to Cleveland | $538-$592 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $12.75 |
Base Fare | $7.75 |
Cancellation Fee | $12.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $2.20 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.84 |
Uber Comfort
Starts at
$12.94Extra Leg Room Vehicle
Starts at
$12.94Extra Spacious
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | $40-$121 |
Detroit to Toledo Express Airport | $99-$230 |
Detroit to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | $195-$365 |
Detroit to Dearborn | $31-$34 |
Detroit to Huntington Woods | $33-$36 |
Detroit to River Rouge | $34-$37 |
Detroit to Cleveland | $239-$263 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Safe Ride Fee | $3.77 |
Minimum Fare | $12.94 |
Base Fare | $2.00 |
Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $0.57 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.71 |
Lyft Lux Black XL
Starts at
$25.75Luxury Black Cars for Large Groups
Starts at
$25.75Extra Spacious
Luxury
Top Rates Drivers
Extra Trunk Space
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Seats 6
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | $90-$160 |
Detroit to Toledo Express Airport | $320-$550 |
Detroit to Dearborn | $61-$68 |
Detroit to Huntington Woods | $62-$70 |
Detroit to River Rouge | $64-$71 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $25.75 |
Base Fare | $14.75 |
Cancellation Fee | $10.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $3.27 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.87 |
Uber Black SUV
Starts at
$25.75Luxury Black Sport Utility Vehicle Service
Starts at
$25.75Extra Spacious
Luxury
SUV
Top Rates Drivers
Extra Trunk Space
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Quiet Ride
Seats 6
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | $106-$169 |
Detroit to Toledo Express Airport | $357-$523 |
Detroit to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | |
Detroit to Dearborn | $65-$71 |
Detroit to River Rouge | $70-$77 |
Detroit to Huntington Woods | $70-$77 |
Detroit to Cleveland | $740-$814 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $25.75 |
Base Fare | $14.75 |
Cancellation Fee | $15.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $3.27 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.87 |
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Average Fare Estimate
(Within City Limits)The cheapest service in Detroit is Uber, which is 9.66% cheaper than Lyft, on average. Data is based on a large sample of fare estimates within Detroit.Estimated Airport Fares
(From City Center)The cheapest trip from the center of Detroit to a nearby airport is Lyft to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at an average of $52.00Fares by Day of Week
(Within City Limits) The cheapest day for Uber rides is on Sunday, while the most expensive day is on Friday. 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 Detroit is around 12AM at $16.27, and the most expensive time is around 4AM at $27.36. The cheapest time for Uber is around 10AM at $17.23, and the most expensive time is around 2PM at $28.83.Average Uber Fare By Service
(Within City Limits)Average Lyft Fare By Service
(Within City Limits)Uber is available and running in Detroit, MI. There are 7 levels of Uber service in Detroit, MI, which are Black, Black SUV, Comfort, Connect, Uber Pet, UberX and UberXL.
Lyft is available and running in Detroit, MI. There are 5 levels of Lyft service in Detroit, MI, which are Lux, Luxsuv, Plus, Premier and Standard.
Assume you are taking a ride in Detroit, MI to Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport, which is 5.04 miles and takes 15 minutes. Lyft standard would be more expensive than UberX. The estimated cost of the Lyft ride is $12.57 compared to an estimated $10.45 with UberX. The cost of the Lyft ride is 16% more. The minimum fare for Uber in Detroit is $7.45, and the minimum fare for Lyft in Detroit is $4.45.
The cost per mile for Uber Connect is $0.34. The cost per mile for UberX is $0.46. The cost per mile for Uber Pet is $0.46. The cost per mile for UberXL is $0.55. The cost per mile for Uber Comfort is $0.57. The cost per mile for Lyft Standard is $1.08. The cost per mile for Lyft Premier is $1.55. The cost per mile for Lyft Plus is $1.70. The cost per mile for Lyft Lux is $2.20. The cost per mile for Uber Black is $2.20. The cost per mile for Lyft Luxsuv is $3.27. The cost per mile for Uber Black SUV is $3.27.
Both Uber and Lyft are very similar in Detroit and in many cases indistinguishable from each other. Uber has more services than Lyft in Detroit, MI, with a total of 7 compared to the 5 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 Detroit 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 Detroit area if necessary.
Uber and Lyft are currently not illegal in Detroit, MI.
Tipping is optional. Consider that most drivers in the Detroit 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 Detroit, MI, which is a pet-friendly ride service for an additional fee. For other service options in Detroit, MI, 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 Detroit, MI. Lyft does not have a car seat option in Detroit, MI. For more information read the full FAQ.
Uber does not offer phone support for riders in Detroit, MI. 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 Detroit, MI. 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 Detroit, MI city center, it appears that UberX is cheaper than standard Lyft economy service when traveling to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). The UberX estimate is $191 compared to the Lyft estimate of $304. However, it is important to note that fares can vary based on location within the city and time of day. To ensure you get the most accurate real-time pricing information, we recommend using Up Hail, a website that compares prices and ride options from various transportation providers. 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, it is cheaper to take Uber from Detroit, MI to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at a cost of $45 for its UberX service. Lyft's standard economy service costs approximately $52 for the same trip. It's important to note that prices may vary based on location within the city and time of travel. To get accurate real-time fare estimates for either ride-hailing service, it is recommended to use this website, Up Hail. The data shown here is derived from a broad sample of real, random fares taken within the city limits. For a more precise comparison, we advise using the fare calculator located at the top of the page.
Based on approximate estimations taken from random samples of fares from the city center, UberX is cheaper than Lyft economy from Detroit, MI to Toledo Express Airport with UberX estimated at $102 and Lyft economy at approximately $185. However, fares can vary based on location within the city and time, and these estimates may not be completely accurate. It is recommended to check Up Hail for accurate real-time pricing for both Uber and Lyft when planning a trip to Toledo Express Airport (TOL). 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.
For those looking to explore, learn more about the cities nearest to Detroit 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.
Need a ride to or from the airport? Compare costs for rideshare and taxis in these Detroit area airports below! You can also see FAQs and, for arrivals here, some popular routes to travel once you touch down.
If you’re trying to choose locations to visit nearby, check out these routes and cities to visit around Detroit. 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.
To really get a feel for Detroit’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.
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 Detroit based on ride pick-up and drop-offs.
Detroit, Michigan is an incorporated American city in Wayne County. Detroit is in the America/Detroit time zone. The population of Detroit is 3,506,126. The population density is 1,864 people per square mile. The median age is 34.7. The percentage of females in Detroit is 52.6%, and the percentage of males is 47.4% The average home value is $50,327. The median household income is $30,894. The median rent is $824. The home ownership rate is 47.2%. The average family size is 3.52 people. The percentage of the population that is married is 22.4%. The unemployment rate in is 15.7%. The percentage of the population that is working or looking for work is 54.4%. The percentage of the population that is college educated or above is 15.3%. The racial composition of Detroit is: 14.7% Caucasion, 78.3% African American, 1.7% Asian, 0.4% Native American, 1.8% Multiracial, 3.1% Other.
Up Hail helps you save money on a taxi near me, ride hailing, ridesharing, and the best car services such as Uber, Lyft, and Taxis in Wayne County and Detroit, MI. Up Hail helps riders & drivers compare Uber vs. Lyft to find out who is cheaper, and to find fare estimates, prices and rates for Lyft Lux, Lyft Luxsuv, Lyft Plus, Lyft Premier, Lyft Standard, Uber Black, Uber Black SUV, Uber Comfort, Uber Connect, Uber Pet, UberX and UberXL in Michigan, US. Get a lift and find the lowest cost and best options to an airport near me. You can use Up Hail to find the safe ride fee, minimum fare, base fare, cancellation fee, cost per mile, or cost per minute for different ride services like Uber, Taxi, Lyft. You can also find customer service information, phone numbers, and more. Rates cover zip codes: 48201, 48202, 48203, 48204, 48205, 48206, 48207, 48208, 48209, 48210, 48211, 48212, 48213, 48214, 48215, 48216, 48217, 48219, 48221, 48223, 48224, 48226, 48227, 48228, 48231, 48232, 48233, 48234, 48235, 48238, 48239, 48243, 48244, 48255, 48260, 48264, 48266, 48267, 48268, 48269, 48272, 48275