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What’s the difference between UberX, XL, Comfort, Black, and SUV?

By Doug H, Updated December 12, 2024 727 Comments

Did you know that there are 7+ ride types on the Uber app? Each ride type has a different rider capacity, a different cost, and a different purpose.

The most common ride types in most cities are UberX, XL, Comfort, Premier, and Black.

X is the standard ride for 4 riders, Comfort gives you more legroom, XL is for 6, Premier & Black are a luxury rides.

Read on to learn what each service is, how much they cost, and how to choose the right service for your needs.

The differences between Uber X, XL, XXL, Comfort, Share, Black, Premier, and Green

  • UberX seats 4 passengers. UberX cars are typically sedans such as Toyota Prius, Honda Accord
  • UberXL seats 6 passengers in an SUV or minivan
  • UberXXL seats 6 passengers with room for extra luggage. For airport trips only
  • Uber Comfort is a ride in a newer, larger vehicle with more legroom than the standard Uber X
  • Uber Share is a shared ride with another Uber user
  • Uber Black and Black SUV are luxury rides with professional, commercially-registered vehicles. The most expensive Uber service
  • Uber Premier and Premier SUV are luxury rides similar to Uber Black
  • Uber Green is a ride in a low-emissions hybrid or electric vehicle. Includes a $1 fee

Get more detailed info about each ride type!

Want to drive with Uber? Sign up here. Learn the Uber driver requirements and see how much drivers make.

How to choose between Uber ride types

Enter your destination in the Uber app to see the which Uber ride types are available. Scroll through the ride types to see a price estimate for each service.

Change your ride type by tapping the name of a ride type.

2 steps in the uber app to select a ride type: Enter a destination, then scroll through the available ride types

Enter your destination, then scroll to choose a service

After you tap a different ride type, the button at the bottom of the screen will change to “Confirm *name of service*.” If the button says “Confirm UberXL,” you can be sure that you’re getting an XL.

Not all services listed on this page are available in every city. For example, some cities only offer UberX, while larger cities like Los Angeles offer 10+ services.

How much does Uber cost?

It’s easy to find out how much your ride will cost before you request it. Uber automatically shows you how much your ride will cost when you enter your destination.

The price of an Uber ride is determined by the ride type, the distance, the time, market demand, and other fees such as tolls or airport surcharges.

The cost does not depend on the number of passengers. The cost of your ride will not increase if you have more than one passenger, but it will increase if you select a premium ride type like UberXL, Comfort, or Premier.

More about Uber prices

  • How to get an Uber fare estimate, and more about Uber prices
  • Uber to add and change your payment options on Uber
  • Fees on Uber: Booking fees, cancellation fees, and more

The price difference between ride types: More space or more luxury costs more money!

The price of your ride will change depending on the ride type you choose. Expect to pay more if you need room for more passengers or want a more luxurious ride.

Ride type prices, from least expensive to most expensive:

  • Uber Share
  • Uber X
  • Uber Comfort
  • Uber XL
  • Uber Black
  • Uber SUV

Learn more about each ride type

Find more detailed descriptions of each Uber service in the section below.

List of 14 uber ride types in Los Angeles

All of the Uber ride types in Los Angeles

UberX seats 4 passengers

UberX is the standard Uber service that seats up to 4 passengers. Only UberX Share is cheaper than UberX, so it’s a good option if you’re trying to get an affordable ride.

In most cities, UberX cars must be 15 years old or newer and pass a vehicle inspection that looks at basic safety features like brakes, tires, and overall condition.

UberX cars are typically sedans like the Honda Accord, Toyota Prius, Toyota Camry, Mazda3, Ford Escape, Ford Fusion, etc.

UberX Priority: Get a faster pickup

In some cities, you may see “UberX Priority” listed beneath UberX. UberX Priority gives you a faster pickup and lower wait times by giving your ride request priority over other customers.

UberX Priority adds a surcharge of around $5, so you must pay extra for the convenience.

Uber app showing two options: UberX and UberX Priority

UberX Priority: Pay a surcharge for a faster pickup

Wait & Save: Get a cheaper ride by waiting longer

If you’re not in a rush, you can save on the cost of your ride by choosing Wait & Save. Your ride won’t come as soon as other ride types, but you’ll save around 10% on the ride.

UberXL seats 6 passengers in an SUV or minivan

UberXL is for larger groups up to 6 passengers in an SUV or minivan. It’s a great option for airport trips or any trip requiring extra space for luggage or other items.

Typical UberXL vehicles are minivans and SUVs like Honda Pilot, Dodge Caravan, GMC Acadia, etc. Uber XL is the right option for a group that wants the most affordable ride for 5 or more passengers.

UberXXL: Airport rides with room for extra luggage and 6 passengers

UberXXL is like UberXL but offers even more space for luggage and passengers. With XXL, you’ll be matched with a minivan or full-size SUV that offers additional space for passengers and luggage.

Currently, you can only request an XXL for rides going to or from the airport.

icon for uber xxl with a description that says 'rides for 6 with room for extra luggage'

UberXXL offers the most space

XL vs XXL

An XXL ride has more space than an XL, but an XXL ride will cost around 15% more than an XL. The XL ride type includes midsize SUVs, full-size SUVs, and minivans, while the XXL includes only full-size SUVs and minivans.

XXL rides are only available for rides to and from the airport.

Uber Comfort: Larger, newer vehicles with more legroom

Uber Comfort vehicles have more headroom and legroom than the standard UberX vehicle.

Comfort is a good choice when you need more room for yourself and your luggage, but you don’t need a minivan or SUV.

To qualify for Uber Comfort, full-size sedans and SUVs must exceed the minimum legroom standards. Vehicles must also be newer models, typically 5 years old or newer.

As the name suggests, Uber Comfort Electric is a Comfort ride in an electric vehicle. Comfort Electric is around 20% more expensive than a regular Comfort ride.

Uber Share: Share your ride with another passenger and get a discount

Uber Share is a shared ride with another passenger that offers a discount on your ride. You will only be matched with other riders headed in a similar direction as you, but be warned that you may not be dropped off first.

Uber first offers a small upfront discount when you choose UberX Share, and you get an additional 20% off if another rider joins your trip.

Each rider group is limited to 1 person, so you and other riders can’t bring a friend along.

The UberX share option in the uber app promising 20% off for sharing a ride

UberX Share offers 20% off if you get matched with another rider

Uber Premier and Premier SUV: Luxury ride, replaces Uber Black in some cities

Uber Premier offers rides in a luxury vehicle or SUV. Some cities have Uber Black as their luxury ride type, while others have Uber Premier.

Premier vehicles must be 6 years old or newer, and drivers must maintain a high passenger rating.

Uber Premier and Premier SUV only accept luxury vehicle brands such as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet Suburban, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercedes, Tesla, & Volvo.

  • What is Uber Premier? Pricing and Info for Drivers

Uber Black and Black SUV: Luxury vehicles, commercial drivers

Uber Black is a luxury service with the highest vehicle and driver standards. It is the most expensive ride type on Uber.

All drivers for Uber Black must meet state and local livery regulations and only late-model, high-end luxury sedans or SUVs qualify.

Uber Black also offers longer wait times, premium customer support, and ride preference options to let your driver know how you want your ride.

In some markets, there are two levels within the Black service: Black and SUV. Black is a luxury sedan that seats four, and if available, Black SUV is a luxury SUV that seats 5 or more.

  • Uber Black for drivers: Requirements & Income Potential
screen in the uber app that shows an UberX ride for $14. the same ride is $42 on uber black

Uber Black and SUV are expensive! But you’ll get a nicer vehicle and a professional experience

Uber Platinum and Platinum SUV: Book a private chauffeur

Some cities feature an even higher level of service than Uber Black: Uber Platinum. Uber Platinum is a private chauffeur in the highest-tier of vehicle. Expect the most professional service, but at the highest price.

screenshot of the uber app with the platinum ride type selected

Get a private chauffeur with Platinum

Uber Green: A ride in a low-emissions vehicle

Uber Green guarantees that your trip will be in a low-emissions hybrid or electric vehicle. There is a $1 surcharge for Green rides. Half of the fee goes to drivers, and half goes to the Green Futures program, which will help drivers transition to lower-emissions vehicles.

Think of Uber Green as UberX but with a hybrid or electric car.

Uber Pet: A pet-friendly ride

Uber Pet matches you with a pet-friendly driver for only a few dollars more than an UberX. Drivers have to opt into Uber Pet, so you can be confident that your driver will be happy accommodate your dog or other small animal.

Note that Uber drivers are not required to accommodate pets in their vehicles for other ride types unless the animal is a service animal.

  • Animals in an Uber? How Uber Pet works

Other Uber services: Assist, WAV, Teen, and More

Other Uber ride types are only available in select markets, such as Car Seat, Connect, WAV, Assist, Share, Teen, and more.

  • WAV: Wheelchair-accessible vehicles
  • Assist: Get special assistance from certified drivers.
  • Teen: Special Teen profiles that allow unaccompanied minors to request a ride

Read more

  • About WAV, Assist, Share, and other uncommon ride types
  • Uber for teens
  • Uber Connect: Send or receive packages with Uber

Uber Reserve: Schedule a ride in advance

A scheduling feature in the Uber app allows you to book a ride with a driver up to 30 days in advance.

To schedule a ride, tap the clock icon next to “Where To?” in the search bar. Next, pick the date, time, and pickup & drop-off location.

  • How to schedule a ride on Uber: Full guide

Tap the clock icon to schedule an Uber

How to add multiple stops to your trip

You may want to make more than one stop during your Uber trip to pick up or drop off another person.

To add stops to your trip, enter your destination into the “Where to?” search bar, and on the following screen, click the plus sign (+) next to the destination you entered, then enter your second stop.

For more instructions on adding multiple stops to your Uber trip, read this post:

  • How to add multiple stops to an Uber trip

What type of Uber is best for trips to the airport?

It’s not always obvious what type of Uber you should get when you go to the airport because you may be traveling with a group of people and bulky luggage.

Generally speaking, an UberX will work well if you have 2 people and a typical amount of luggage. But an UberXL is better if you have more than 2 people or lots of luggage.

  • The best ways to use Uber at the Airport

How to save on Uber rides

All new Uber users can use a promo code to get a discount on your first ride. Promo code ‘cws7s2‘ (USA only) works for all new users!

Uber also has a monthly membership called Uber One that offers discounts on rides and Uber Eats deliveries.

If you’re looking for a discounted ride, check out all the available strategies here: How to get a discount on Uber as an existing user.

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Originally Published February 16, 2018
Filed Under: Ridesharing, Uber

About Doug H

Gig economy driver, writer, and expert since 2013. I created Ridesharing Driver to help drivers navigate all of the challenges we face in the on-demand world! Read more about my story!

Comments

  1. Larry See says

    January 3, 2025 at 1:23 pm

    Please explain descrIbe WAVE and ASSIST. ………………

    My wife is in a wheelchair needs to be anchored down for the ride………..

    I was thinking XL would be appropriate for size, or ????? What additional charges may we expect for the ride, including the labor of anchoring down the wheelchair, unloading the wheelchair.

    Reply
    • Doug H says

      January 3, 2025 at 1:37 pm

      If your wife needs to stay in the chair, WAV is the only option. ASSIST is only extra physical assistance getting in and out of the vehicle, but is not guaranteed to be wheelchair accessible. To check the price, download the Uber app and input a destination. Scroll through the ride options to see how much a WAV ride will cost. Generally you won’t find a ton of WAV driver availability outside of the largest cities. In that case, a local transit company will probably be your best option.

      Reply
  2. yan ke yong says

    July 27, 2023 at 7:41 am

    Hi, thanks for your post. Is there a ubervan option so I can book trips with minivan? We are 6 people in a group. Is there a min charge? one trip is only 7 minutes, one trip is 35 mins, but going through busy highway, so may take longer, do we may more if it’s stuck in traffic?
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Doug H says

      July 27, 2023 at 8:38 am

      There’s no way to specifically request a minivan. If you request an XL there’s a good chance that it will be a minivan or SUV. If you don’t like the car that you match with, cancel within 2 minutes to avoid the cancellation fee, then request another ride until you get the right car.

      Reply
      • yan ke yong says

        July 27, 2023 at 9:26 pm

        thanks. could you also answer this part: Is there a mininum charge? one trip is only 7 minutes, one trip is 35 mins, but going through busy highway, so may take longer, do we pay more if it’s stuck in traffic or it’s set price when we booked it?
        thanks

        Reply
  3. Susan Coletta says

    June 7, 2023 at 6:09 am

    If you use uberx do you have to subscribe monthly? I’m just looking to use Uber to get to airport.

    Reply
    • Doug H says

      June 7, 2023 at 8:47 am

      No, you do not need to subscribe to use Uber. Uber has a subscription called “Uber One” that offers discounts on rides, but it’s completely optional.

      Reply
  4. Barbara Rothman says

    May 26, 2023 at 5:24 pm

    My friend and I need a car with a lot of legroom.
    We are senior ladies on the hefty side.
    Which Uber should we pick.
    Need to go to a particular store 1/2 hr away
    Shop for 45 minutes & 1/2 hr back. 40-45 ish miles

    Reply
    • Doug H says

      May 27, 2023 at 5:03 pm

      Uber Comfort would get you a larger sedan, and UberXL would get you an SUV or minivan.

      Reply
  5. David Samui says

    May 16, 2023 at 2:51 am

    My wife and I will take an Uber at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta to Gainesville Georgia (70 or so minute drive). We have 1 large luggage (not oversize) and 1 medium luggage. Also 2 small backpacks that we fit under the airplane seats. Is it ok to take an UberX or an Uber Comfort?

    Reply
    • Doug H says

      May 16, 2023 at 8:50 am

      Yes, I think an X or a Comfort will work

      Reply
  6. Bob says

    May 9, 2023 at 10:37 am

    I use a manual folding wheelchair and can transfer myself into a sedan or mini-van, NOT a full size SUV. How can I assure I get the vehicle I need with a driver willing to fold and stow my wheelchair? I’m not seeing any WAV or assist options when I look for a ride.

    Reply
    • Doug H says

      May 9, 2023 at 10:47 am

      Without WAV and Assist, you’ll have to take your chances on X, XL, or Comfort. One potential issue with XL is that many will be SUVs. There’s no guarantee an XL will be a minivan, and no way to specifically request one.

      As soon as you match with a driver, you can use the app to send a message about your situation. If a driver is unwilling to fold and stow your chair, they can cancel and your request will go to another driver. I think that most drivers will be willing to fold and stow the chair, as long as you are able to get in and out of the vehicle on your own.

      You’ll be able to see the vehicle model after you match with a driver. If it isn’t the right type of vehicle, cancel as quickly as possible to avoid any cancel fees.

      Reply
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