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11 rides submittedUpdated 2026-02-28

Early data suggests

lyft cheaper by 6.0%

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Austin rides look competitive. Lyft may edge cheaper on average. Tesla Robotaxi shows the lowest per-mile rate in very early data.
Uber4 rides
Avg Fare$21.50
Price Range$9.00 – $48.00
Price / Mile$3.30
Surge Frequency33.0%
Avg ETA5.1 min
Lyft4 rides
Avg Fare$20.20
Price Range$8.50 – $45.50
Price / Mile$3.10
Surge Frequency27.0%
Avg ETA5.5 min

🚗 Robotaxi Options

Autonomous · No Surge
Waymo2 rides
Avg Fare$22.00
Price Range$10.00 – $50.00
Price / Mile$3.40
Surge Frequency0% — fixed pricing
Avg ETA5.8 min

Waymo is a fully driverless robotaxi with fixed pricing — no surge ever. Available within designated service zones only.

Tesla Robotaxi1 rides
Avg Fare$18.50
Price Range$8.50 – $42.00
Price / Mile$2.90
Surge Frequency0% — fixed pricing
Avg ETA5.5 min

Tesla Robotaxi (Cybercab) is a fully autonomous ride with AI-only pricing — no surge ever. Currently in limited beta rollout in select cities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper in Austin?

Based on 11 crowd-sourced rides, Lyft is approximately 6% cheaper than Uber in Austin this week. Average Lyft fare: $20.20 vs $21.50 for Uber.

Which app surges more in Austin — Uber or Lyft?

Based on user-submitted rides, Uber shows surge pricing on approximately 33% of trips in Austin, compared to 27% for Lyft. Surge is estimated from price-per-mile deviation above the city median.

What is the average Uber price in Austin?

The average Uber fare in Austin is $21.50 based on recent crowd-sourced submissions, ranging from $9.00 to $48.00.

What is the average Lyft price in Austin?

The average Lyft fare in Austin is $20.20 based on recent crowd-sourced submissions, ranging from $8.50 to $45.50.

How long does an Uber or Lyft take to arrive in Austin?

Average estimated pickup time in Austin is 5.1 minutes for Uber and 5.5 minutes for Lyft, based on user-reported ETAs at time of booking.

Data is crowd-sourced from user submissions. This is an experimental preview with limited samples. Results may not represent all trips in Austin. Help improve data accuracy →