How to Find the Estimated Cost of an Uber Ride in Advance

Planning a trip using Uber without knowing the approximate cost can be a daunting task. Fortunately, the Uber app offers several features that allow you to get a reliable fare estimate. Here’s how you can do it:

Method 1: Using the “Get Fare Estimate” Feature

Launch the Uber app. The app will use GPS and Wi-Fi to identify your current location. If you need to pick up from a different location, you can change this by tapping the box that lists your current location and typing in your desired pickup location.

Tap and hold the bottom of the screen. Your finger should be placed on the light gray rectangle that lists the Uber car options available in your city.

Drag your finger upwards on the screen. This will expand the box, showing you the driver’s estimated time of arrival (ETA), the maximum size of the vehicle, and your fare estimate.

Select a car option. If you select uberPOOL, you may not have the option to choose individual rides.

Enter your destination. After selecting your car option, you will see your updated fare estimate. You can return to the previous screen to view your updated fare estimate.

Compare fares. You can tap on different Uber options available to compare fares. If you select uberPOOL, this step may not be applicable.

Tap on the estimated fare. This will provide you with additional pricing information:

Base Fare Cost per minute Cost per mile Booking Fee Minimum Fare Cancellation Fee

Method 2: Entering the Destination Then Estimating the Fare

Launch the Uber app. The app will use GPS and Wi-Fi to identify your current location. If you need to pick up from a different location, you can change this by tapping the box that lists your current location and typing in your desired pickup location.

Enter your pickup location. Alternatively, you can move the map so that the pin on the screen is in the correct location.

Tap and hold the bottom of the screen. Your finger should be placed on the light gray rectangle that lists the Uber car options available in your city.

Drag your finger upwards on the screen. This will expand the box, showing you the driver’s estimated time of arrival (ETA), the maximum size of the vehicle, and your fare estimate.

Enter your destination.

Compare fares. You can tap on different Uber options available to compare fares.

Tap on the estimated fare. This will provide you with additional pricing information:

Base Fare Cost per minute Cost per mile Booking Fee Minimum Fare Cancellation Fee

Method 3: Using Ubers Online Fare Estimator

Navigate to Explore the Uber Platform. Click the Explore the Uber Platform link or enter it manually.

Select “Get a fare estimate”. Find this in the top menu bar.

Scroll down to the “Get a fare estimate” section.

Click on the From location field. If you are currently at the pickup location, press the pointer icon.

Enter the address of your pickup location. Alternatively, if you are currently at the pickup location, press the pointer icon.

Enter the address of your destination.

Click the “→” button. This button is to the right of the “To location” field.

Review the results. You will receive an estimate for every Uber option available in your city. A fare estimate will appear to the right of each option—the estimates will appear as a range of prices.

Press the question mark icon. To view additional information about each option. You will receive the following information:

Base Fare Cost per minute Cost per mile Booking Fee Minimum Fare Cancellation Fee

Knowing the estimated cost of your Uber trip in advance can help you plan your budget and make informed decisions. Whether you use the Uber app, the online fare estimator, or both, you can ensure that you have the information you need to travel confidently.