Waymo ride prices are dynamic
Waymo has no universal per-mile rate card. The retained study measured about $19.69 per San Francisco ride (Nov 2025–Jan 2026 sample, down from $20.43 a year earlier); Dallas provides only one route observation.
| Service | Region | Fare / average | Notes | Source · date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Robotaxi vs Waymo | Dallas, TX | Tesla $6.15 vs Waymo $13.93 for the same 2.25-mile trip | Single reported route comparison from April 2026; not a rate card or fixed formula. | Electric Vehicles [secondary] / Torque News [secondary] · 2026-04 |
| Tesla Robotaxi | Austin, TX | $3.00 base + $1.40 per mile | Rate reported on March 12, 2026; a dated snapshot, not a guarantee of current app pricing. | Not a Tesla App [secondary] / BASENOR [secondary] · 2026-03-12 |
| Tesla Robotaxi | San Francisco Bay Area | $8.31–$14.59 daily average per ride | Observed daily-average range from March 1 to April 14, 2026; not the minimum and maximum individual fares. | Obi pricing report [research] · 2026-04-21 |
| Waymo | San Francisco | ≈ $19.69 average per ride | Obi ~94,000-ride sample, Nov 27, 2025 to Jan 1, 2026; down from $20.43 in the prior 2025 sample; not a rate card. | TechCrunch [secondary] · 2026-01-27 |
| Uber (human-driven benchmark) | San Francisco | ≈ $17.47 average per ride | Benchmark from the same Obi sample; up from $15.58 in the prior 2025 sample, narrowing Waymo's premium to about 13%. | TechCrunch [secondary] · 2026-01-27 |
Waymo Premier: $29.99 per month, rides not included
Waymo Premier costs $29.99/month. It is an invitation-only membership for benefits including priority pickups, 10% Waymo Cash on rides, early access to new cities and up to five free cancellations per month. It is not an unlimited-ride or fare-included monthly pass; individual ride charges remain separate.
Primary source: Waymo official blog.
How fares work
Waymo presents an upfront app quote that can vary with trip circumstances. Consult Waymo Help: trip pricing, rather than treating a study average as a rate.
FAQFrequently asked questions
How much does a Waymo ride cost?
Waymo uses upfront dynamic trip quotes rather than a public per-mile card. A San Francisco study covering late 2025 into early 2026 averaged about $19.69.
What is Waymo Premier?
Waymo Premier is an optional $29.99/month membership. It is not a pass that includes ride fares; trip charges remain separate. See the Waymo official blog.
Does the $29.99 membership include Waymo rides?
No. The membership fee pays for Premier benefits; it does not include the fare for each ride.
How does Waymo pricing work?
Waymo quotes each trip upfront and prices dynamically. See Waymo Help: trip pricing for current official terms.
Sources & method
Figures are separated into primary operator statements, secondary reporting and clearly labeled estimates. Read the full methodology, limitations and correction policy.