Uber, Lyft, Taxi in Lorain, OH

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Lorain, Ohio, United States
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Lyft Popular Routes from Lorain, OH
RouteFare Estimate*
Lorain to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport$32-$142
Lorain to Toledo Express Airport$90-$500
Lorain to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport$120-$600
Lorain to Avon$53-$60
Lorain to North Ridgeville$53-$60
Lorain to Avon Lake$54-$61
Lorain to Detroit$428-$463

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

Lyft Rate Table for Lorain, OH
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$4.11
Base Fare$1.08
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$0.82
Cost Per Minute$0.17
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
Disclaimers, Tolls & Surcharges
  • Trips that originate from CLE or BKL are subject to an additional fee of $4.00.
  • In addition to the base fare, applicable tolls and surcharges may also be applied.
  • Additional fees, such as driver bonuses, may also be included in your total fare.
Sample Vehicles
  • Honda Accord
  • Toyota Camry
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Lyft XL Popular Routes from Lorain, OH
RouteFare Estimate*
Lorain to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport$40-$160
Lorain to Toledo Express Airport$160-$550
Lorain to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport$185-$660
Lorain to Avon$59-$67
Lorain to Avon Lake$60-$68
Lorain to North Ridgeville$62-$70
Lorain to Detroit$489-$526

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

Lyft XL Rate Table for Lorain, OH
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$6.00
Base Fare$1.50
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.29
Cost Per Minute$0.34
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
Disclaimers, Tolls & Surcharges
  • Trips that originate from CLE or BKL are subject to an additional fee of $4.00.
  • In addition to the base fare, applicable tolls and surcharges may also be applied.
  • Additional fees, such as driver bonuses, may also be included in your total fare.
Sample Vehicles
  • Dodge Caravan
  • Honda Pilot
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Uber Connect Popular Routes from Lorain, OH
RouteFare Estimate*
Lorain to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport$24-$73
Lorain to Toledo Express Airport$87-$154
Lorain to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport$107-$183
Lorain to Avon Lake$16-$17
Lorain to North Ridgeville$17-$18
Lorain to Avon$18-$19
Lorain to Detroit$138-$152

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

Uber Connect Rate Table for Lorain, OH
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$1.27
Minimum Fare$7.54
Base Fare$2.06
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$0.69
Cost Per Minute$0.15
About Uber Connect
  • Same day, on demand courrier service
  • Driver will pick up your package and drive it to the destination
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Maximum 30 lbs (13.6 kg) and under $100 value
  • Must fit in trunk of a mid-size sedan
  • No alcohol, drugs, medications, dangerous or illegal items permitted
  • Uber does not insure against theft or damage
Sample Vehicles
  • Honda Accord
  • Toyota Camry
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Uber UBERX Popular Routes from Lorain, OH
RouteFare Estimate*
Lorain to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport$36-$77
Lorain to Toledo Express Airport$104-$188
Lorain to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport$118-$203
Lorain to Avon Lake$23-$25
Lorain to North Ridgeville$25-$28
Lorain to Avon$26-$28
Lorain to Detroit$157-$173

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

Uber UBERX Rate Table for Lorain, OH
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$3.30
Minimum Fare$7.54
Base Fare$1.60
Cancellation Fee$5.52
Cost Per Mile$0.82
Cost Per Minute$0.18
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 Pet Popular Routes from Lorain, OH
RouteFare Estimate*
Lorain to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport$42-$83
Lorain to Toledo Express Airport$110-$194
Lorain to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport$123-$209
Lorain to Avon Lake$28-$31
Lorain to North Ridgeville$30-$34
Lorain to Avon$31-$34
Lorain to Detroit$162-$178

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

Uber Pet Rate Table for Lorain, OH
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$3.30
Minimum Fare$7.54
Base Fare$1.60
Cancellation Fee$5.52
Cost Per Mile$0.82
Cost Per Minute$0.18
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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UberXL Popular Routes from Lorain, OH
RouteFare Estimate*
Lorain to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport$54-$113
Lorain to Toledo Express Airport$155-$249
Lorain to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport$181-$293
Lorain to Avon Lake$31-$35
Lorain to North Ridgeville$34-$37
Lorain to Avon$35-$38
Lorain to Detroit$242-$266

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

UberXL Rate Table for Lorain, OH
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$2.90
Minimum Fare$8.90
Base Fare$2.16
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.24
Cost Per Minute$0.34
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 Lux Popular Routes from Lorain, OH
RouteFare Estimate*
Lorain to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport$70-$140
Lorain to Toledo Express Airport$210-$450
Lorain to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport$280-$580
Lorain to Avon Lake$59-$66
Lorain to Avon$59-$67
Lorain to North Ridgeville$60-$68
Lorain to Detroit$460-$498

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

Lyft Lux Rate Table for Lorain, OH
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$9.00
Base Fare$4.00
Cancellation Fee$10.00
Cost Per Mile$1.84
Cost Per Minute$0.59
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
Disclaimers, Tolls & Surcharges
  • Trips that originate from CLE or BKL are subject to an additional fee of $4.00.
  • In addition to the base fare, applicable tolls and surcharges may also be applied.
  • Additional fees, such as driver bonuses, may also be included in your total fare.
Sample Vehicles
  • Mercedes Benz S-Class
  • BMW 7 Series
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Lyft Lux Black Popular Routes from Lorain, OH
RouteFare Estimate*
Lorain to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport$90-$185
Lorain to Toledo Express Airport$285-$600
Lorain to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport$355-$740
Lorain to Avon$74-$85
Lorain to North Ridgeville$75-$85
Lorain to Avon Lake$75-$85
Lorain to Detroit$598-$639

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

Lyft Lux Black Rate Table for Lorain, OH
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$12.45
Base Fare$7.00
Cancellation Fee$10.00
Cost Per Mile$2.76
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
Disclaimers, Tolls & Surcharges
  • Trips that originate from CLE or BKL are subject to an additional fee of $4.00.
  • In addition to the base fare, applicable tolls and surcharges may also be applied.
  • Additional fees, such as driver bonuses, may also be included in your total fare.
Sample Vehicles
  • Mercedes Benz S-Class
  • BMW 7 Series
lux Sample Vehicle Icon
Uber Comfort Popular Routes from Lorain, OH
RouteFare Estimate*
Lorain to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport$44-$102
Lorain to Toledo Express Airport$118-$202
Lorain to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport$135-$218
Lorain to Avon Lake$26-$29
Lorain to North Ridgeville$28-$31
Lorain to Avon$29-$31
Lorain to Detroit$180-$198

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

Uber Comfort Rate Table for Lorain, OH
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$4.29
Minimum Fare$13.00
Base Fare$2.27
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$0.89
Cost Per Minute$0.27
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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Uber Black Popular Routes from Lorain, OH
RouteFare Estimate*
Lorain to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport$90-$145
Lorain to Toledo Express Airport$284-$467
Lorain to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport$342-$535
Lorain to Avon Lake$60-$66
Lorain to Avon$64-$70
Lorain to North Ridgeville$64-$71
Lorain to Detroit$464-$510

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

Uber Black Rate Table for Lorain, OH
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$15.75
Base Fare$7.75
Cancellation Fee$10.00
Cost Per Mile$2.20
Cost Per Minute$0.80
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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Price Trends in Lorain

Average Fare Estimate

(Within City Limits)The cheapest service in Lorain is Uber, which is 123.95% cheaper than Lyft, on average. Data is based on a large sample of fare estimates within Lorain.

Estimated Airport Fares

(From City Center)The cheapest trip from the center of Lorain to a nearby airport is Lyft to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport at an average of $97.00

Fares by Day of Week

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

Average Price by Hour

The cheapest time for Lyft in Lorain is around 12PM at $22.19, and the most expensive time is around 4AM at $45.85. The cheapest time for Uber is around 12AM at $11.27, and the most expensive time is around 8AM at $14.95.

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FAQs

Uber is available and running in Lorain, OH. There are 6 levels of Uber service in Lorain, OH, which are Black, Comfort, Connect, Uber Pet, UberX and UberXL.

Lyft is available and running in Lorain, OH. There are 4 levels of Lyft service in Lorain, OH, which are Lux, Plus, Premier and Standard.

Assume you are taking a ride in Lorain, OH to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, which is 17.43 miles and takes 52 minutes. Lyft standard would be more expensive than UberX. The estimated cost of the Lyft ride is $27.61 compared to an estimated $25.25 with UberX. The cost of the Lyft ride is 8% more. The minimum fare for Uber in Lorain is $7.54, and the minimum fare for Lyft in Lorain is $4.11.

The cost per mile for Uber Connect is $0.69. The cost per mile for Lyft Standard is $0.82. The cost per mile for UberX is $0.82. The cost per mile for Uber Pet is $0.82. The cost per mile for Uber Comfort is $0.89. The cost per mile for UberXL is $1.24. The cost per mile for Lyft Plus is $1.29. The cost per mile for Lyft Premier is $1.84. The cost per mile for Uber Black is $2.20. The cost per mile for Lyft Lux is $2.76.

Both Uber and Lyft are very similar in Lorain and in many cases indistinguishable from each other. Uber has more services than Lyft in Lorain, OH, with a total of 6 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 Lorain 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 Lorain area if necessary.

Uber and Lyft are currently not illegal in Lorain, OH.

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

Uber does not offer phone support for riders in Lorain, OH. 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 Lorain, OH. 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 Lorain

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

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

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

To really get a feel for Lorain’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.

28th/31st
Beavercreek Estates
Camden Ridge
Centrally Park
Clifton & Elyria
Deerfield Estates
Difran The Doorman
East Erie
Goble
Gold Course
Harborview
Historical Lakeview
Homewood
Liberty
Longfellow Park
Lorain
Martins Run
McKinley Ave
Middle Ridge
Missouri Ave
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Lorain Stats

Lorain, Ohio is an incorporated American city in Lorain County. Lorain is in the America/New_York time zone. The population of Lorain is 180,279. The population density is 1,041 people per square mile. The median age is 37. The percentage of females in Lorain is 52.1%, and the percentage of males is 47.9% The average home value is $88,170. The median household income is $38,291. The median rent is $697. The home ownership rate is 56.1%. The average family size is 3.17 people. The percentage of the population that is married is 37.1%. The unemployment rate in is 8.7%. The percentage of the population that is working or looking for work is 57.8%. The percentage of the population that is college educated or above is 12.7%. The racial composition of Lorain is: 71.1% Caucasion, 17.8% African American, 0.9% Asian, 0.9% Native American, 0.1%, Pacific Islander, 5.6% Multiracial, 3.6% Other.

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Ridesharing and Taxis in Lorain

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