Rideshare is usually the cheaper way to cover 130 km from Downtown Vancouver to Harrison Hot Springs. A standard ride is about $189 at normal demand, while a taxi meter on the published tariff comes to about $287. The drive takes around 100 minutes.
Rideshare price breakdown
The likely range for a standard ride is $170 to $218. We built it from average rates: a $2.50 base fare, $1.15 per km, $0.35 per minute and a $2.00 booking fee. Distance adds $149.50 and time adds $35.00, so with the base fare the subtotal is $187.00. The booking fee takes it to about $189.
Demand can change that a lot on a long trip. At a 1.2 multiplier the fare is about $226, at 1.5 it is about $283, and at a 2x peak it is about $376. At the top end a rideshare costs more than the taxi meter. Everything here is estimated from average rates, so Uber’s own prices may differ, and the Uber app shows the real upfront price.
For more space or comfort, Comfort is about $236, XL (up to 6 seats) is about $273 and Premier is about $423.
The meter on the published tariff
Both Whalley Taxi and Royal City Taxi charge a $3.75 flag fee plus $2.18 per km on their published tariff. Over 130 km the meter estimate is about $287 for either company. That figure does not include waiting time or extras, and a meter running for 100 minutes of driving could land a little differently from the estimate.
If you would rather phone around, Vancouver Taxi is on 604-871-1111, Yellow Cab Vancouver is on 604-681-1111 and MacLure’s Cabs is on 604-831-1111. Ask for a quote on a trip this long, since some companies will agree a price before you set out.
Before you book a long ride
A trip of nearly two hours deserves a bit more planning than a short hop. Check the app for the final price just before you request, and compare it with the demand numbers above so you can tell if you are seeing a normal fare or a busy one.
Give the driver the exact pickup address and your destination in Harrison Hot Springs so there is no guessing at the start. Ask whether your luggage fits, and choose XL if you are travelling with several people or large bags.
Drivers may have fewer cars online for a long trip out of town, so allow some extra time to get matched. If you need a wheelchair accessible vehicle, phone Vancouver Taxi or Yellow Cab Vancouver ahead of time, as both list accessible vehicles. A 100 minute estimate is an average, so plan around it with room to spare.