How to get to Tucson International Airport by Taxi

Taxis, ridesharing apps, and hotel shuttles are just a few of the options for getting around the Tucson metro area and its surrounding communities, such as Casas Adobes and Catalina Foothills, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Oro Valley and Marana, the University of Arizona and Tanque Verde and the Tucson Mountains and Flowing Wells and SaddleBrooke and Catalina and Picture Rocks and Rita Ranch and Vail.

Taxi Services at Tucson Airport

VIP Taxi and Yellow Cab rates are $5.50 to start and $2.25 every mile with a $12.00 minimum fare, even though Arizona does not regulate rates. A fee of up to $22.00 per hour may be assessed for time lost due to traffic. Up to three people with no excess baggage will incur no additional costs.

VIP Taxi and Yellow Cab have contracts with the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) to pick up passengers at Tucson Airport.

At https://www.flytucson.com/visitor-information/#cblock3, you may find information about how far it is from Tucson Airport to various locations in Southern Arizona.

Rideshare Services at Tucson Airport

Lyft and Uber are the only rideshare companies with permission to pick up and drop off passengers at TUS. Passengers who have prearranged a journey through the Lyft or Uber apps can meet their driver and vehicle outside the main terminal.

Lyft and Uber drop off departing passengers along the curb outside the TUS terminal, close to where they will board their planes.

Those looking to take a taxi or an "App Rides" should follow the directions provided.

Riders need to know their car; the driver will show up once they call for them through their smartphone.

Hotel Shuttle Services at Tucson Airport

You can choose from over 70 taxi, limo, and shuttle services to and from Tucson Airport.

Transportation services will meet travelers outside the baggage claim area on the main terminal's lower level. Go over the first road, following the signs for "Ground Transportation," and you'll reach the commercial thoroughfares beyond.

There is no company that the Tucson Airport Authority can promote, approve, or guarantee for its services. Reservations are typically required when dealing with such businesses.

Please see our hotel page for other choices.