How much is a ride from Lonsdale Quay to Lynn Valley? At normal demand you should pay about $19 for a standard rideshare, and the likely range is $17 to $22. Lonsdale Quay to Lynn Valley is 8 km, and the drive takes about 15 minutes.
Working out the Lynn Valley fare
Our figures come from average rates and are not Uber’s prices. Rates in the card: $2.50 base fare, then $1.15 per kilometre, $0.35 per minute, and a $2.00 booking fee on top. Eight kilometres adds $9.20 and 15 minutes adds $5.25, which gives $16.95 before the booking fee.
The Uber app displays the true upfront price before you confirm, so use ours only to plan.
Prices at busy times
Demand changes the total. At 1.2 times normal it is about $22. At 1.5 times it is about $27, and at double the usual rate about $36.
If you can wait, check the app again after a few minutes. A short delay can change what you are quoted.
Larger vehicle prices for this trip
Comfort is about $23 for this trip. XL (up to 6 seats) is about $27 and Premier is about $40.
Meter figures and pickup advice
The published tariff for both Whalley Taxi and Royal City Taxi is a $3.75 flag fee and $2.18 per km. Over 8 km the meter comes to about $21. Waiting time and extras are not included, so expect the final fare to be a little higher.
Taxis and rideshares sit close together on a trip this size, so choose the one that suits how you want to book. A phone booking gives you a person to talk to, and an app booking shows a live map of the car.
On a ride of about 15 minutes, a smooth pickup matters more than a few dollars. Check the pin in the app and give the driver your exact address. If you have luggage or a stroller, mention it when you book. If anyone needs a wheelchair accessible vehicle, arrange it ahead of time.
In residential areas, drivers may be fewer at some hours, so look at how many cars show nearby before you count on a quick pickup. Allow extra time at busy hours as well, since the 15 minute drive time is an average. If you are heading to an appointment or meeting someone at a set time, order the car early enough that a late pickup does not matter, and keep the app open so you can see when the driver is close.