How do I book an Uber for 5 people?

Open the app and enter your destination in the Where to? box. Once you confirm your pickup and destination addresses are correct, select UberXL at the bottom of your screen. Then tap Confirm UberXL. Once you've been matched, you'll see your driver's picture and vehicle details and can track their arrival on the map.



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Number of passengers This option can accommodate parties of up to 4 people, with one person in the front seat and 3 in the back.

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Open the app and enter your destination in the Where to? box. Once you confirm your pickup and destination addresses are correct, select UberXL at the bottom of your screen. Then tap Confirm UberXL. Once you've been matched, you'll see your driver's picture and vehicle details and can track their arrival on the map.

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What Is UberXL? - A Budget-Friendly Choice for Up To 6.

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UberXL and UberSUV offer the largest vehicles, and they can hold 6 passengers not counting the driver. If your party is larger, say 7, you will not be able to utilize these services, hence you may need to order two cars. Some of the UberXL and UberSUV cars can hold 7 passengers, such as Escalade and Suburban.

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Pros and Cons of Lyft and Uber There are some key differences between Uber and Lyft. Uber can be less expensive than Lyft for the average journey—research suggests that Uber is the cheaper company, with the average trip costing $20 compared with the $27 you would spend for an average Lyft trip.

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Tipping is optional. You are free to add a tip, and drivers are free to accept tips. How do I leave my driver a tip? The easiest way to tip your driver is through the app.

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I would suggest an Uber XL which is for 1 to 6 passengers. These vehicles are usually SUV and Minivan type vehicles. If you were to order an Uber X the driver could show up with a car as small as a Honda Fit.

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All vehicles must comply with the requirements on Uber's vehicle requirements page for your area and for the listed ride option (for example, UberX requires at least 5 seats and 4 doors; UberXL requires at least 7 seats and 4 doors).

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The main difference is the capacity. An UberX car will usually fit up to 4 passengers. An UberXL car will fit up to 6 passengers. When should someone take an UberX over a normal Uber?

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Tipping is optional. You are free to add a tip, and drivers are free to accept tips. How do I leave my driver a tip? The easiest way to tip your driver is through the app.

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4. Be a back-seat rider. Whenever possible, sit in the back seat, especially if you're riding alone. This helps ensure that you can safely exit on either side of the vehicle to avoid moving traffic, and it gives you and your driver some personal space.

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When can I tip my driver? You can tip your driver once your trip is complete. Tips are neither expected nor required. After a trip has ended, you have 30 days to add a tip in the app, on riders.uber.com, or from your emailed trip receipt.

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Can I pay for Uber with cash? Yes, you can pay with cash. Before requesting a ride, go to the Payment section in the app and select Cash. At the end of your trip, pay cash directly to your driver.

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There is no difference in the pricing between normal Uber rides and scheduled rides – that means no extra cost for booking your Uber in advance!

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If you live in a busy area and drive less than 10,000 miles per year, rideshare services tend to be cheaper. For car owners who live in a highly dense area, you're also saving money on parking costs. So for those who drive more than 10,000 miles each year, it might cost less to own a car.

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UberXL is the high-capacity version of UberX, where riders pay more to request a car that has capacity for up to 6-7 riders. This option is great for riders who want to travel in a group or who have extra luggage, for example, for trips to and from the airport.

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