Car service to or from Philadelphia Airport
(Philadelphia International Airport)
Tell us about your trip, and we’ll let you know what your best options are for getting to or from the airport. And with Uber Reserve, you can schedule a ride up to 90 days ahead of time.
Car service and transportation options at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Get to and from the airport with the Uber app. Choose from various ride options. Avoid crowded and slow airport shuttles, and make your connection if you need to transfer between airports. And with the Uber Premier ride option, you’ll be matched with top-rated drivers with luxury vehicles.
Private rides
Choose from luxury vehicles, and ride to or from the airport in comfort.
Professional drivers
With Uber Premier, you’ll be matched with top-rated drivers.
Reliable transfers
Schedule ahead of time, whether you’re flying out, landing, or traveling between airports.
Uber takes the stress out of airport pickups and dropoffs
Instead of waiting in a long line at the taxi stand, you can request a trip now or reserve one for later. Whether you’re flying out of the Philly area or just landing, Uber provides access to vehicles for up to 6 passengers (and luggage). Get started now to see your available options.
Average travel time to/from Philadelphia
20 minutes
Average price to/from Philadelphia
$33
Average distance to/from Philadelphia
11 miles
Car service options for airport travel
Premier SUV
1-6
Luxury rides for 6 with highly-rated drivers
Premier
1-4
Premium rides for 4 with professional drivers. Flat fares will be applied.
UberXL
1-6
Affordable rides for groups up to 6
Get directions to your ride
Already scheduled your ride? Open the Uber app for accurate step-by-step directions to meet your driver outside.
Top questions about PHL car service
- Can I get a price quote for a ride to/from PHL Airport?
The cost of your trip depends on multiple factors like the ride type you request, the distance/duration of the trip, any tolls, and demand at the time.
For the most accurate estimates, you can enter your pickup spot and destination here and get trip prices before you request. When you request, you’ll see your actual price in the app.
- How long will I have to wait for car service at PHL?
Down Small Wait times depend on demand in the area, traffic conditions, the type of ride you request, and other factors. We recommend searching for a ride in the Uber app or on Uber’s website to see estimated pickup times. To best reduce waiting, you can use Uber Reserve to schedule a ride and match with a driver in advance.
- How early should I get to PHL for my flight?
Down Small We recommend getting to the airport 3 hours early for international travel. You can reserve a ride ahead of time to help reduce wait times and even save your airline trip to your Uber account to take the guesswork out of scheduling airport dropoff and pickup.
- Can I schedule a car service to and from the airport?
Down Small Yes. With Uber Reserve, you can schedule a dropoff and pickup up to 90 days in advance.
- How long will my driver wait to pick me up at PHL?
Down Small The grace period for you to meet your driver depends on the ride option you choose. For UberX, Uber Comfort, and UberXL, you can avoid wait time fees by meeting your driver within 2 minutes of their arrival. For Uber Black, Uber Black SUV, Uber Premier, and Uber Premier SUV, you will have 5 minutes to get to the vehicle. You will be assessed per-minute wait time fees beyond that. Riders with a disability can request a wait time fee waiver. Get more information here.
If you’re unfamiliar with the layout of the airport or where the rideshare pickup point is, we recommend requesting a ride when you’re closer to exiting the arrivals gate.
With Uber Reserve, your driver will wait up to 45-60 minutes after your flight’s estimated arrival time, depending on the ride option (45 minutes for UberX, Uber Comfort, and UberXL; 60 minutes for Uber Black, Uber Black SUV, Uber Premier, and Uber Premier SUV). In most cases, this should be enough time to get to the rideshare pickup point.
- How many pieces of luggage will fit in the vehicle I request through Uber?
Down Small The luggage capacity varies by Uber ride type. For example, an UberX ride can usually hold 2 suitcases while an UberXL ride can usually hold 3 suitcases.**
- What types of cars can I take to and from PHL?
Down Small The availability of ride options will vary by time of day, region, and airport guidelines. The best way to get an accurate list is by searching for a ride in the Uber app.
- Is it safe to ride with the Uber app to and from the airport?
Down Small All drivers using the Uber app get background checks, and their vehicles undergo inspection. In addition, drivers and their vehicles must adhere to city and airport-specific airport operating procedures and regulatory guidelines. If you have any safety concerns, please visit our safety page.
- Are car seats available for rides from PHL Airport?
Down Small By law, small children are required to be in a car seat. Riders may provide their own car seat or select the Car Seat option when choosing a ride in the Uber app. Get more information about our safety policies.
- Are pets or service animals allowed in rides with the Uber app from PHL?
Down Small Service animals are allowed, and Uber app drivers may not refuse a trip because of the presence of one. For pets, however, it’s recommended that you select Uber Pet when choosing your ride option. Otherwise, it is up to the discretion of the driver; once a driver is assigned, you can message them in the app to make sure. Get more information on animal-related policies.
See other airports near the Philly area
Not traveling to/from PHL? See information about other airports in the area.
*Luggage space is not guaranteed and depends on the number of passengers in your ride and the type of vehicle. Once you’re matched with a driver, we recommend contacting them through the app to confirm.
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