A standard rideshare for this trip costs about $78, while an XL that seats up to 6 costs about $112, so the bigger car adds roughly $34. Downtown Kelowna to Vernon is 50 km and takes about 45 minutes. The likely range for the standard fare at normal demand is $69 to $90.
How the fare estimate is built
Every figure here is our own estimate from average rates, and Uber may price the trip differently. Our inputs are a $2.50 base fare, $1.15 for each km, $0.35 for each minute and a $2.00 booking fee.
For 50 km, distance comes to $57.50. For 45 minutes, time comes to $15.75. Add the $2.50 base fare and you have $75.75, and the $2.00 booking fee makes about $78.
Busy periods raise the price. At 1.2 times the normal rate you would see about $93. At 1.5 times, when it is very busy, about $116. At a peak, with the rate doubled, about $154. Check the upfront price in the Uber app at the moment you book.
The other ride types come to about $97 for Comfort and about $172 for Premier.
Calling a taxi company about the Vernon run
We have no published taxi tariff that we could check for this area, so there is no meter estimate for this trip. Phone a taxi company and ask for a quote for the full distance. Waiting time and extras are not part of a basic estimate, so ask what is included.
Practical tips for a 50 km ride
Longer rides need a little planning that short ones do not.
- Open the app first and check that drivers are online near your pickup before you commit to a time.
- Type the exact address and check the pin on the map.
- Tell the driver how many bags you have, and ask if they fit.
- If you need an accessible vehicle, reserve one before the day you travel.
- Look at the price again at busy times, as it can change quickly.
If you are travelling with four or more people and luggage, compare the XL price with the cost of two standard cars. One XL fare split across the group can come out lower. If you are on your own and in no hurry, the standard fare is the cheaper choice, and waiting a few minutes for a quieter moment can sometimes bring the price down.
Allow a little extra time if you have somewhere to be on arrival. The 45 minutes shown is the drive itself, and it does not count the wait for your car.