The Lyft app allows you to add one stop to your ride, for a total of 2 destinations.
Adding stops is a convenient way to pick up & drop off a friend, or do a quick errand.
And if you arrange it correctly, adding a stop makes it possible to make a round trip in a Lyft without requesting a second ride.
Keep in mind that stops should not exceed 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, your upfront price can increase, or your driver may end the ride and leave.
How to add a stop to a Lyft trip
- Enter your final destination in the “Where are you going?” search bar on the home screen
- Edit the trip by tapping on the address bar at the top of the next screen
- Tap the + sign and enter the address of your stop
- If necessary, rearrange the stops by tapping the button with two arrows, or tap the – sign to remove a stop
Once you have it set up correctly, request the ride.
How much do extra stops cost?
Lyft will recalculate your ride price and give you a new upfront price after you add your stop,
There isn’t a specific charge per stop, and there isn’t a per-minute rate that you can use to easily calculate the cost of a stop.
How to do a round trip
- Enter the location of the stop on the home screen of Lyft
- Edit the trip by tapping the address bar at the top of the screen
- Tap the + sign and add your home as a stop
- Use the rearrange button so the ride order is: pickup location > stop location > home address
A round trip is a good idea if you plan a quick errand that won’t take any longer than 5 minutes.
If you think your stop will take more than 5 minutes, expect to request a second ride home.
Your driver is not obligated to wait for you at your stop, and most drivers prefer not to wait at stops. So make it quick, or your driver will leave!
Related: How to do a round trip in an Uber
How to add a stop during a ride
You can add a stop while you already in a Lyft ride by tapping “Edit ride” then “Add a stop” in the ride information overlay.
Add your stop and confirm the changes. Your driver will receive an update in the app that will let them know where to stop.
Add a stop during your ride by tapping ‘Edit ride’ and ‘Add stop’
If you don’t add the stop in the app, your driver won’t know where to go, and going off the original route might trigger safety flags. Always add the stop in the app.
It’s a good idea to give your driver a heads-up about the stop. Most drivers don’t like it when passengers quietly add a stop without saying anything.
You have 5 minutes at your stop—or less
Lyft asks you to keep stops under 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, the price of your ride may increase.
And even though Lyft says that you have 5 minutes at a stop, it’s up to your driver whether to continue the ride or leave.
Your driver can end your ride at any time. They might decide to leave after you leave the car if they suspect your stop will be longer than 5 minutes.
Keep your stops as short as possible
Multiple stops etiquette: Don’t make your driver wait!
Lyft makes it easy to add stops, but there are some things to remember if you want your trip to go smoothly.
Stops shouldn’t take longer than 5 minutes. Drivers aren’t paid very much to wait. And because of upfront pricing, they may not get extra pay if your stop is short.
Add stops before you request a ride. Drivers want to know about stops upfront. Adding a surprise stop during the trip is usually a red flag that you are trying to surprise the driver.
If you need to add a stop during a trip, do it in the app. Don’t ask the driver to make a stop without adding it in the app.
Don’t leave any belongings in the car while you are at a stop. Drivers don’t want to be stuck with your things while they wait for you. Leaving your things behind to force your driver to wait longer is a trick that isn’t likely to work.
Don’t do long errands. Drivers won’t wait for you while you shop for groceries, go to a busy bank, or disappear into someone’s house for an unpredictable amount of time.
Only add stops for very short errands. Adding a stop is for quick errands like picking up & dropping off a friend, dropping off a pre-paid letter or package at a mailbox, or doing a quick round trip to a fast errand like going to an ATM.
You can’t add multiple stops to a shared Lyft ride
Shared Lyft rides don’t allow you to add any stops. If you need to stop on your trip, request a standard Lyft.
Learn about Lyft
- What’s the difference between the Lyf ride options?
- How much does Lyft cost?
- How to contact Lyft customer service
Jules says
Can a ride take me to the cemetery to drop off flowers to a grave site and wait about 5 mins before bringing me back to my original location?
Doug H says
Yes, I think you should be able to do that. But be warned that the driver could potentially leave if you take too long. That seems unlikely in your situation, but it’s possible.
Blake says
Can a driver take us to the boardwalk and drive us Thru the display and bring us back?
DougH says
Potentially. But if it’s not a lot of mileage and a lot of time, they might not want to do it. The per mile rate is a lot higher than the per minute rate
Carolyn Daley says
Can I order 2 rides for different times for the same day? They would be about 3 and a half hours apart.
DougH says
Yes. You could schedule them in advance, or just request them in the app when you need them.
Marillen Caballero says
I need help requesting a round trip tomorrow morning using a promo code
DougH says
Create your account first. Then enter the promo code in the “Promos” area of the app on the main menu. If your first stop is more than a few minutes, you should request 2 Lyft’s instead of one round trip. Drivers will only wait at your stop for a few minutes.
rochelle Stigger says
How much is it to get to work and from work how much do it run a whole week I want to know the whole total it is for I can know how to buget my money
DougH says
You can look up how much a ride costs in the Lyft app, or at Lyft.com. Just put in the ride and see how much it will cost. Price can change depending on time or day or if it’s really busy, so it can be hard to predict that.