Taking an Uber/Lyft in Minneapolis
Getting around Minneapolis is a breeze with rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. Whether you're heading to a show downtown, exploring a neighborhood brewery, or catching a flight, you'll find rideshare to be one of the most flexible ways to travel.
Where You Can Catch a Ride
Uber and Lyft operate throughout Minneapolis, including:
- Downtown Minneapolis – Perfect for nightlife, events, and dining.
- North Loop, Northeast & Uptown – Trendy neighborhoods with tons to explore.
- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) – Rideshare pickups are easy to find at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Stadiums & Venues – U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Field, and First Avenue all have designated pickup zones after events.
Tips for Travelers
- Designated Pickup Areas: At MSP Airport, follow the signs to the "App-Based Rideshare" area on Level 2 of the parking ramps.
- Event Traffic: During major events or concerts, prices may surge. Plan ahead or consider walking a block or two away from crowded areas for quicker pickup.
- Know Your Landmarks: Minneapolis is full of parks, lakes, and unique districts. Drop a pin near a recognizable spot (like a coffee shop or hotel) to help your driver find you faster.
Average Costs
Here’s what you can typically expect to pay:
Route: MSP Airport ➝ Downtown
Estimated Fare: $25–$40
Route: Downtown ➝ North Loop
Estimated Fare: $8–$15
Route: Uptown ➝ Northeast Breweries
Estimated Fare: $15–$25
Route: Downtown ➝ U.S. Bank Stadium
Estimated Fare: $7–$12
Fares may vary based on traffic, time of day, and demand.
Rideshares at the airport
Terminal 1 Pick-up Point: In the airport follow signs for baggage claim/ground transportation. Once at baggage claim
level follow signs for “app-based ride service" (go down one level and continue to follow signs). This will lead to you to Level 2 of the Green Parking Ramp. You can be picked up at either Zone A or Zone B. *Note: These are right next to each other, just different door entrances.
Terminal 2 Pick-up Point: In the airport follow signs to arrivals level, then look for the app-based ride services signs. Pick-up will be across the street at the Ground Transport Center, on the ground level of the Purple Parking Ramp.
Uber/Lyft: Minneapolis Status Update
Updated: August 12, 2024
Having a variety of transportation options is crucial to supporting our tourism and hospitality workforce, business and leisure travelers, and convention attendees. Meet Minneapolis supports funding structures that give transportation network company drivers a fair wage while also ensuring consumers have options available to meet their transportation needs.
On May 19, Minnesota state legislators struck a deal that will increase rideshare driver pay while also keeping Uber and Lyft in Minnesota. The state bill overrides a Minneapolis city ordinance that set a higher minimum wage and was scheduled to go into effect on July 1.