Uber has for
Select Accounts via the Uber App (
iOS or
Android):
All Gift Cards (Email or Message Delivery) on sale for
15% Off (discount auto-applied) when you follow the steps below.
Thanks to Community Member
MaroonPear7837 &
wwphil [
discuss] for sharing this deal.
Note: Maximum of 1 gift card purchases. Discounts will be auto-applied. Not valid for Uber One gift cards.
Deal Instructions: - Launch the Uber app (iOS or Android).
- Create an account and/or log in.
- Tap "Account" in the lower right corner.
- Tap "Wallet" at the top.
- Tap the "Send a gift" button.
- For select accounts, a "15% off promo" banner appears at the top.
- Select desired gift card amount and proceed to checkout.
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Uber and Lyft often have very different prices for the exact same ride. A Washington Post test found noticeable differences between the two apps on many rides.
Wait 5–15 minutes during surge pricing
Prices after concerts, bars closing, sporting events, or rush hour often drop fast once more drivers arrive. Many surges fall sharply within 10–15 minutes.
Walk a few blocks away
Leaving a busy pickup zone can save a lot because surge pricing is hyper-local. Walking 2–3 blocks can sometimes cut $5–$15 off a ride.
Use "Wait & Save" or shared ride options
Uber's "Wait & Save" and cheaper shared/route options can reduce fares if you are not in a rush.
Avoid the expensive times
Cheapest times are usually:
Tuesday–Thursday
Late morning to afternoon (10 AM–4 PM)
Most expensive:
Friday/Saturday nights
Rush hour
Right after events end
Schedule airport rides ahead of time
Uber Reserve and Lyft scheduled rides can lock in prices before surge pricing hits. Good for early flights and holidays.
Use memberships only if you ride a lot
Uber One
Lyft Pink
They can help frequent riders with discounts and credits, but usually are not worth it for occasional rides.
Use discounted gift cards or cashback cards
Costco, grocery stores, and some credit cards occasionally sell Uber/Lyft gift cards below face value. Reddit users also recommend cashback apps/cards for extra savings.
Compare from another phone/account sometimes
Some users report seeing different pricing between accounts or devices. Even a major newspaper investigation found price differences between accounts.
Use transit for the busiest part
For stadiums, airports, or downtown events:
take a train/bus a few stops away
then request the rideshare
This often avoids the worst surge zones.
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