Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Taxis

Dulles International Airport is a Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland transportation hub. Public taxis, shuttles, car rentals, rideshares, and other modes of transportation are available to meet your needs.

Make sure you don't leave your personal belongings at Dulles International Airport when you arrive.

Rental cars, hotel shuttle services, rideshares, buses, trains, and taxis are available at the airport.

For a long time, Dulles International Airport has been known for having taxi drivers willing to take you wherever you want. There are, however, some issues with taxis at Dulles. Taxis frequently charge exorbitant rates.

In the past, finding a cab at the airport required either calling ahead or lucking out and seeing someone else roaming the parking lot.

It is much easier to get around Dulles without relying on a taxi driver, thanks to companies like Uber and Lyft.

We'll look at the various taxi options available at Dulles and how much they cost.

Taxis at Dulles International Airport

Proceed to the Ground Transportation Center on the lower level outside Doors 2, and 6 toward the taxi stand in front of the airport terminal building after exiting the Baggage Claim area.

A Dulles airport taxi to downtown D.C. costs around $70.00 on average.

However, additional fees may apply depending on your final destination, the number of passengers, the use of toll roads, or the day you're traveling.

Washington Flyer Taxi Cabs provide exclusive 24-hour service to and from Washington Dulles International Airport. Taxi service does not require reservations.

Passengers who wish to board a non-Washington Flyer cab must make prior arrangements for pickup at Dulles with the company's operator.

Non-Washington Flyer cab companies are not permitted to solicit passengers for pick up on airport grounds. Under airport regulations, these taxi companies can drop passengers at Dulles Airport.

All cabs accept cash or credit cards, including American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and Diners Club.

Please ask your driver about rates if you need to travel outside the city. Tipping the driver (15-20% of the fare) for excellent service is customary.

When traveling to and from the airport, keep a record of the cab company, vehicle number, and driver's name in case you forget something.

Shuttle Services at Dulles International Airport

Shuttle services are available at many hotels in Washington, D.C., though some may require reservations. Please check to see if this service is available at your lodging.

Passengers are picked up and dropped off at the Main Terminal Arrivals Level by shuttle services.

If the shuttle service cost is a concern, passengers should be aware that it may be more expensive than taxis or rideshares.

For more information, don't hesitate to get in touch with the hotel's front desk.

In addition, tipping the driver is customary ($5.00–$10.00 depending on the length of the ride, plus $1.00 per bag if the driver assists you with your luggage).

Ride Shares at Dulles International Airport

The rideshare pickup and drop-off area are accessible through Doors 2, 4, and 6 on the Ground Level.

Apps for carpooling such as Uber, Lyft, and Via are available from the airport, with fares starting at around $50.

Passengers can book rideshare by downloading the company's app to their smartphone and contacting their driver directly.

They can also request a ride a few days before their flight to avoid the inconvenience.

Users should be able to verify the identity of drivers by looking at their faces, license plates, and clothing colors in ridesharing apps.

Request that the driver identifies himself and the name of the passenger he is picking up. It has the potential to deter people from impersonating drivers.