Taxi Transfers To and From Dulles International Airport

Upon arrival at Dulles International Airport, make sure not to leave your personal belongings at the facility.

Transport options available at the airport include rental cars, hotel shuttle services, rideshares, buses, and taxis.

Taxis at Dulles International Airport

Upon exit from the Baggage Claim area, proceed to the Ground Transportation Center at the lower level outside Door 2 and Door 6 toward the taxi stand in front of the airport terminal building.

Washington Flyer Taxi Cabs serve Washington Dulles International Airport exclusively with 24-hour service to and from the Airport. No reservations are necessary for taxi service.

Passengers wishing to board a non-Washington Flyer cab must make advance arrangements directly with the operator of that company for pickup at Dulles.

Note that non-Washington Flyer cab companies are prohibited from soliciting passengers for pick up on airport property. These cab companies may drop off passengers at Dulles following Airport regulations.

Cash or credit card: American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and Diners Club are accepted by all cabs

The average price for a Dulles airport taxi to downtown DC is around $65.00 but additional charges may apply depending on your final destination, the number of passengers, use of toll roads, or the specific day you're traveling.

If you need to travel outside the city area, please consult your driver for rates. It is customary to give the driver a tip (15-20% of the fare) for good service.

Keep a record of the cab company, vehicle number, and driver's name when traveling to and from the airport, just in case you leave something behind.

Hotel Shuttles at Dulles International Airport

Many hotels in Washington, D.C. have shuttle services though some might require prior reservations. Please confirm if this service is available at your accommodation.

Shuttle services pick up and drop passengers at the Main Terminal Arrivals Level. Fares may vary for this service. Please call the hotel front desk for further information.

Additionally, it is customary to give the driver a tip ($5.00 – $10.00 depending on the length of the ride, plus $1.00 per bag if the driver helps you with your luggage).

Ride Shares at Dulles International Airport

The rideshare pick up and drop off area is located on the Ground Level, accessible through Doors 2, 4, and 6.

It is designed to separate the app-based shared-ride services from privately owned vehicles picking up relatives and friends on what at times can be a crowded curb outside the baggage claim area.

Passengers can reserve rideshare by downloading the company’s app on their smartphone and coordinating directly with their driver. They can also request a ride a few days before their flight to avoid the inconvenience.

Ridesharing apps should let users verify the identity of drivers by checking out their faces, license plates, and colors.

It might help if you could ask the driver to identify himself and the name of the passenger he’s picking up. It could prevent people from impersonating drivers.

Finally, if you ever feel uncomfortable, you are not under any obligation to climb into someone’s vehicle.