Canada airport exit guides
Canadian airports are calm, safe, and well-run. Uber and Lyft work at every major hub. The main gotcha is expensive downtown taxi fares in Toronto and Vancouver — the UP Express and Canada Line are far cheaper.
Common exit risks
- • $70+ taxi from YYZ when the UP Express is $12
- • Limo counter upselling inside YVR arrivals
- • Winter surge pricing during snowstorms
Cash & card advice
- • Metered taxis are reliable. Card accepted. Tip 15%. Toronto YYZ flat fare zones apply for some destinations.
Ride-hailing status
- • Uber and Lyft at YYZ, YVR, YUL, YYC, YOW. Pickup from designated rideshare zones.
AIRPORTS IN CANADA
- YYClow riskCalgaryCalgary InternationalFare C$3.80–C$55Read →
- YEGlow riskEdmontonEdmonton InternationalFare C$5 bus; C$60–C$80 rideshareRead →
- YHZlow riskHalifaxHalifax Stanfield InternationalFare CAD 4.50 bus / CAD 68 flat taxiRead →
- YULlow riskMontréalMontréal-Trudeau InternationalFare C$11–C$48Read →
- YOWlow riskOttawaOttawa Macdonald–Cartier InternationalFare C$3.95 transit; C$30–C$45 rideshareRead →
- YQBlow riskQuébec CityQuébec City Jean LesageFare CAD 41.40 flat / CAD 30 UberRead →
- YYZlow riskTorontoToronto Pearson International AirportFare C$12–C$70Read →
- YVRlow riskVancouverVancouver International AirportFare C$10–C$40Read →
- YWGlow riskWinnipegWinnipeg James Armstrong RichardsonFare CAD 3.15 bus / CAD 20–25 taxiRead →
POPULAR ROUTES IN CANADA
FAQ
- Does Uber work at airports in Canada?
- Uber and Lyft at YYZ, YVR, YUL, YYC, YOW. Pickup from designated rideshare zones.
- Should I pay an airport taxi in cash or card in Canada?
- Metered taxis are reliable. Card accepted. Tip 15%. Toronto YYZ flat fare zones apply for some destinations.
- What currency do I need for a taxi in Canada?
- Canada uses the CAD (C$). Card accepted everywhere; tap works. Avoid changing money at airport kiosks — the rate is usually 5–15% worse than a bank ATM inside the terminal.
- Do I tip taxi drivers in Canada?
- 10–15% is standard. Drivers do not rely on tips the way US drivers do, and inflated "tips" are sometimes used to justify an overcharge — pay the metered fare first, then decide.
- What airport scams are common in Canada?
- The three most reported on arrival: $70+ taxi from YYZ when the UP Express is $12; Limo counter upselling inside YVR arrivals; Winter surge pricing during snowstorms. See the individual airport guides for terminal-specific details.
- Which airports in Canada have exit guides?
- We cover 9 airports in Canada — including YYC, YEG, YHZ, YUL, YOW. Each guide has the official taxi rank location, fair fare, ride-hailing status and the scams to watch for on arrival.