A standard rideshare from Campbell River to Campbell River Airport (YBL) costs about $21 at normal demand, with a likely range of $19 to $25. The trip is 10 km and takes about 15 minutes.
Where the $21 comes from
We worked this out from average rideshare rates: a $2.50 base fare, $1.15 per km, $0.35 per minute and a $2.00 booking fee. Ten kilometres adds $11.50 and 15 minutes adds $5.25. With the base fare that is $19.25, and the booking fee brings it to about $21. The regional minimum fare is $3.94, so a trip this long is well above it.
Busy periods push the price up. At a 1.2 multiplier it is about $25, at 1.5 it is about $31, and at a 2x peak it is about $41. Read these as estimates from average rates, since Uber’s own prices may differ. The real upfront price is the one the Uber app shows you before you confirm.
Larger vehicles cost more: Comfort is about $26, XL (up to 6 seats) is about $30 and Premier is about $45. For a family with several bags, XL is the one to look at.
Taxi and shuttle options
We have no published taxi tariff we could check for this area, so there is no meter figure to give you. Phone for a quote. Comox Taxi is on 250-339-4444 and lists airport rides. Campbell River Airport Shuttle, on 250-914-1010, also lists airport rides. Bee Line Taxi is on 250-287-8383. Any quote you get should be treated as the fare for the drive only, with waiting time and extras on top.
Getting to the airport smoothly
- Open the app a few minutes before you want to leave and check that drivers are online nearby, as smaller centres can have fewer cars.
- Enter the exact address you will be standing at, and ask the driver whether your luggage fits if you have more than a carry-on.
- Work backwards from your flight and add a buffer, because 15 minutes is the drive only and does not include waiting for the car.
- If you need a wheelchair accessible vehicle, phone Comox Taxi a day ahead and give them your pickup time.
Coming back from the airport, the same estimate applies in reverse. Pickup can take longer after a flight lands, since many passengers request cars at once, so check the app before you walk out. If the price looks high, look again in a few minutes, because surge pricing can ease as demand drops.