How much will an Uber from YVR Airport to Port Moody cost? A standard rideshare is about $62 at normal demand, with a likely range of $56 to $72. The trip is 35 km and takes about 50 minutes.
Where the $62 comes from
This is an estimate built from average rates, not Uber’s own price. The rate card has a $2.50 base fare, $1.15 per km, $0.35 per minute and a $2.00 booking fee.
Add it up for this trip: $2.50, plus 35 km at $1.15, plus 50 minutes at $0.35, then the demand multiplier, then the $2.00 fee. The Uber app shows the real upfront price, and that is the number you will pay.
When the app gets busier
Prices rise with demand. At 1.2 times normal you would see about $74, at 1.5 times about $92, and at double about $123.
Larger vehicles cost more again. Comfort is about $77, XL (up to 6 seats) about $89 and Premier about $138.
Taxi meter and tips for the ride
Whalley Taxi and Royal City Taxi both publish a $3.75 flag fee and $2.18 per km. For 35 km, the meter would reach about $80 with either one. Waiting time and extras are not included, so the final fare may be a little higher.
Compared with the meter, a standard rideshare at normal demand is cheaper by roughly $18, though that gap shrinks when the app is in a busy period.
The price you see in the app can change between the moment you open it and the moment you confirm, because it follows live demand. If the number looks high, wait a few minutes and look again. The estimate in this article is only a middle point, so some trips will land nearer $56 and others nearer $72, and a few will fall outside that range altogether.
Airport trips go better with some preparation. Check the pickup point in the app and message the driver if you cannot find the car. Give the full street address for the drop-off so the driver does not have to ask. If you are travelling with large cases or a group, say so when you book and consider XL.
If you need a wheelchair accessible vehicle, arrange it ahead rather than hoping one is nearby. Allow a little extra time if you are flying out, since a trip of nearly an hour leaves less room for delays than a short hop.