Does Uber work at airports in United States?

Uber and Lyft operate at every major US airport. Pickup is almost always at a designated rideshare lot — follow signs, not the curb outside baggage claim.

Should I pay an airport taxi in cash or card in United States?

Yellow cabs run a meter and take card by default. Tip 15–20%. NYC has a fixed $70 flat fare from JFK to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip).

What currency do I need for a taxi in United States?

United States uses the USD ($). Card everywhere; cash still fine. Tip is not optional for taxi drivers. 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 United States?

15–20% is expected. 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 United States?

The three most reported on arrival: Unlicensed 'gypsy cab' touts at JFK and LAX arrivals; $100+ 'town car' quotes when Uber is $45; Confusing rideshare pickup lots — always check the app map. See the individual airport guides for terminal-specific details.

Which airports in United States have exit guides?

We cover 34 airports in United States — including AUS, BWI, BOS, CLT, ORD. Each guide has the official taxi rank location, fair fare, ride-hailing status and the scams to watch for on arrival.

United States airport exit guides — taxis, transport, scams

AIRPORTS IN UNITED STATES

AUSmedium risk
Austin
Austin–Bergstrom International
Fare $25–$45 rideshare; $1.25 busRead →
BWIlow risk
Baltimore
Baltimore/Washington International
Fare $2–$9 train; $35–$70 rideshareRead →
BOSlow risk
Boston
Boston Logan International Airport
Fare $0–$40Read →
CLTlow risk
Charlotte
Charlotte Douglas International
Fare $2.20 bus; $25–$40 rideshareRead →
ORDlow risk
Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Fare $5–$50Read →
DFWlow risk
Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International
Fare $2.50–$55Read →
HNLmedium risk
Honolulu
Daniel K. Inouye International (Honolulu)
Fare $35–$55 rideshare; $3 busRead →
DENlow risk
Denver
Denver International Airport
Fare $10.50–$70Read →
DTWlow risk
Detroit
Detroit Metropolitan
Fare $30–$50 rideshare; $2 busRead →
KOAlow risk
Kona
Ellison Onizuka Kona International
Fare $25 - $35Read →
FLLmedium risk
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International
Fare $15–$35 rideshare; $5 Tri-RailRead →
IAHmedium risk
Houston
George Bush Intercontinental
Fare $4.50–$55Read →
LASmedium risk
Las Vegas
Harry Reid International Airport
Fare $18–$30Read →
ATLlow risk
Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Fare $2.50–$40Read →
JFKmedium risk
New York
John F. Kennedy International
Fare $70 flat + ~$10 tolls + 15–20% tip = $90–$110 (cab)Read →
OGGmedium risk
Maui
Kahului
Fare $70-100Read →
LAXmedium risk
Los Angeles
Los Angeles International
Fare $25–$55 (rideshare) · $50–$90 (taxi)Read →
MIAmedium risk
Miami
Miami International Airport
Fare $20–$35Read →
MSPlow risk
Minneapolis
Minneapolis–St. Paul International
Fare $2.50 light rail; $25–$40 rideshareRead →
LGAmedium risk
New York
New York LaGuardia
Fare $35–$60 rideshare; $3 Q70+subwayRead →
EWRmedium risk
Newark
Newark Liberty International
Fare $16–$90Read →
MCOlow risk
Orlando
Orlando International Airport
Fare $16–$45Read →
PHLlow risk
Philadelphia
Philadelphia International
Fare $6.75 train; $25–$40 rideshareRead →
PHXlow risk
Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor International
Fare $4–$30Read →
PDXlow risk
Portland
Portland International
Fare $2.80 MAX; $30–$45 rideshareRead →
RDUlow risk
Raleigh
Raleigh–Durham International
Fare $22–35 (Uber)Read →
SLClow risk
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City International
Fare $2.50 TRAX; $20–$35 rideshareRead →
SANlow risk
San Diego
San Diego International
Fare $15–$25 rideshare; $2.50 trolleyRead →
SFOlow risk
San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport
Fare $11.40–$50Read →
SJClow risk
San Jose
San José Mineta International
Fare $15–$30 rideshare SJ; $80–$130 rideshare SFRead →
SEAlow risk
Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International
Fare $3.50–$50Read →
TPAlow risk
Tampa
Tampa International
Fare $20–$35 rideshare; $2 busRead →
IADmedium risk
Washington
Washington Dulles International
Fare $6–$80Read →
DCAlow risk
Washington
Washington Reagan National
Fare $2.25–$6.75 Metro; $20–$35 rideshareRead →

POPULAR ROUTES IN UNITED STATES

FAQ

Does Uber work at airports in United States?: Uber and Lyft operate at every major US airport. Pickup is almost always at a designated rideshare lot — follow signs, not the curb outside baggage claim.
Should I pay an airport taxi in cash or card in United States?: Yellow cabs run a meter and take card by default. Tip 15–20%. NYC has a fixed $70 flat fare from JFK to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip).
What currency do I need for a taxi in United States?: United States uses the USD ($). Card everywhere; cash still fine. Tip is not optional for taxi drivers. 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 United States?: 15–20% is expected. 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 United States?: The three most reported on arrival: Unlicensed 'gypsy cab' touts at JFK and LAX arrivals; $100+ 'town car' quotes when Uber is $45; Confusing rideshare pickup lots — always check the app map. See the individual airport guides for terminal-specific details.
Which airports in United States have exit guides?: We cover 34 airports in United States — including AUS, BWI, BOS, CLT, ORD. Each guide has the official taxi rank location, fair fare, ride-hailing status and the scams to watch for on arrival.