How much is an Uber from Downtown Prince George to the College of New Caledonia? About $12 at normal demand, and the likely range is $10 to $14. The trip is 4 km and takes about 8 minutes.
Adding up the CNC fare
We work from average rideshare rates in Canadian dollars. The base fare is $2.50, each kilometre is $1.15, each minute is $0.35 and the booking fee is $2.
Four kilometres adds $4.60 and eight minutes adds $2.80. With the base fare that is $9.90, and the booking fee takes it to about $12.
Fares like this are estimates from average rates, not Uber’s own prices. Your actual price appears in the app before you book, so look there last.
If demand goes up
A busy period lifts the ride to about $14. A very busy period makes it about $17, and at a peak it can reach $22.
Comfort for this trip is about $14, XL (up to 6 seats) about $16 and Premier about $24.
Very short rides can also hit a regional minimum fare, which is $3.80 here, though a trip of this length sits well above it.
Asking a taxi company for a price
We found no published taxi tariff for this area, so there is no meter estimate to give you. Phone a local taxi company and ask for a quote for this trip.
Ask whether the price is metered or fixed. Also ask whether waiting time or extra stops are charged, because those are never part of a meter estimate.
Tips for getting to campus
Look at the pickup pin in the app and drag it if it is not where you plan to stand. Share the full address of the building you need, rather than only the college name, so the driver goes to the right entrance.
For a short ride, a late driver is the main risk. Book a few minutes earlier than you think necessary, especially if you have a class or exam to reach.
If you carry a bike, a large art portfolio or several boxes, message the driver first to ask if they fit. Anyone who needs a wheelchair accessible vehicle should phone ahead, since the app may not offer one when you want to go.
In a smaller centre it also helps to see how many drivers are online before you rely on an app ride. If few cars show on the map, a phone call to a taxi company may get you moving sooner.