The distance from Downtown Vancouver to Mount Seymour is 25 km, and the drive takes about 40 minutes. At normal demand you should pay around $47 for a standard rideshare, and most rides fall between $42 and $55.
Price breakdown and demand
The estimate comes from average rideshare rates. The base fare is $2.50, each km adds $1.15, each minute adds $0.35, and there is a $2.00 booking fee. Twenty five kilometres adds $28.75 and forty minutes adds $14.00. With the base fare that is about $45, and the booking fee brings it to $47.
We built these totals from average rates, so Uber’s own price for your ride may differ a little. Look at the upfront price in the app before you say yes.
Busy demand (a 1.2 multiplier) lifts the estimate to about $56. Very busy (1.5) takes it to about $70, and peak (2.0) to about $93. Rides at peak can cost nearly double the normal figure, which is a good reason to check the app a few minutes before you need to leave.
Larger vehicles cost more. Comfort is about $59, XL (up to 6 seats) is about $68 and Premier is about $104.
Taxi and practical planning
Meter estimate for Mount Seymour
Taking a cab from Whalley Taxi or Royal City Taxi starts you at $3.75, with $2.18 added per km after that. Over 25 km the meter reaches about $58 on either tariff. Waiting time and extras are not counted in that figure, so you may pay more at the end. It sits about $11 above the typical rideshare estimate, and the app only becomes the dearer choice when demand is very busy or at peak.
Tips for a mountain trip
Winter sports gear is bulky. If you have skis, a board or several bags, decide before booking whether a standard car will cope, and pick XL if you are unsure.
Share the exact pickup address with the driver and watch the pin in the app. A pin placed even a short way off can cost several minutes at the start.
Plan the ride home before you need it. Check availability in the app early, because drivers may be scarcer in less central areas. Anyone who needs a wheelchair accessible vehicle should phone ahead. Vancouver Taxi is on 604-871-1111.
Forty minutes is the average drive time, so allow a margin for anything with a set start. If you are travelling as a group, compare one XL ride against two standard cars before you decide, because splitting the fare can change which option is cheaper for each person.