Is it better to Uber or park at LAX?

Heading on a trip leaving from LAX? We crunched the numbers and found more often, it's cheaper to drive and park at LAX than to take rideshare! We've rounded up the most affordable parking spots near the airport, from valet to economy, to parking lots with shuttles so you can find a spot that works for you.



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For convenient short-term parking at LAX, the Terminal Parking Structures situated on World Way are the preferred choice among travelers. While it comes at a premium price, this option offers both hourly and daily parking, ensuring flexibility to meet your needs.

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Lyft, Opoli, and Uber are the authorized providers for ride app services at LAX. If taking a ride app to LAX you can be dropped off directly at your terminal on the upper/departures level. When leaving LAX, ride apps and taxis can be picked-up at the LAX-it lot next to Terminal 1.

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In Los Angeles, a taxi costs $2.85 for the first 1/9 of a mile, 30 cents for each additional 1/9 mile, and 30 cents for every 37 seconds of wait time. UberX, however, charges no base fare, 28 cents per minute, and 80 cents per mile. (There's a booking fee of $2.30.)

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LAX Airport Transportation Transportation vehicles range from luxury sedans to blue vans to town cars. A shared shuttle to or from LAX is the cheapest ride option. By reserving a shuttle on our site, you can book an affordable ride from your home to the airport and then to your destination.

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Public Transportation Several public transit providers serve LAX, including L.A. Metro, Culver City Bus Lines, Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, Torrance Transit, and Beach Cities Transit. (Click on transit provider for more information including routes, timetables and trip planners.)

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The average price for this trip is $73. Open the Uber app and input Disneyland Hotel in the “Where to?” box. The price estimate for each ride option will appear; scroll to see what's available. Prices will vary based on time of day and how many riders are making requests.

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Offsite garages and lots provide you with secure parking spots. The parking includes amenities like round-the-clock security, camera surveillance, 24-hour lot attendants, free shuttle services, and more. So, you can always have a relaxed flying with your car parked securely.

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Express LAX parking lot is just two miles away from the airport. This lot offers daily parking at $13.95 per day, and you can get weekly parking for $69.75. The parking comes with amenities like 24-hour security, free shuttle services, accessible parking, and more.

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As passenger volumes increase, so does the demand for airport parking. This is what determines parking prices. That's why busy airports like LAX have some of the most expensive airport parking in the country.

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LAX Transportation Free shuttle transportation is provided for terminal to terminal connections. Free shuttles transport to and from the terminals and the LAX City Bus Center, LAX Economy Parking, Metro C Line at Aviation Station, and LAX employee parking lots.

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Airport Shuttle Bus The cost of a one-way ticket is $9.75 USD (€8.70) and the journey shouldn't take longer than 35 minutes, in light traffic. There is a waiting time of up to 35 minutes for the FlyAway shuttle.

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