Rideshare & Ground Transport
Uber & Lyft Pickup at Dallas Love Field
Rideshare pickup at DAL is not always at the arrivals curb — most airports now route Uber and Lyft to a dedicated lot or garage. Here is exactly where to go, how to get there, and how to keep the fare reasonable.
Where to get picked up at DAL
UUber Pickup Zone
Valet Lot — 'Ride App Pickup' Zones 1, 2, and 3 (relocated to Valet Lot effective January 3, 2025)
LLyft Pickup Zone
Same Valet Lot, Zones 1–3
In the app
Search 'Dallas Love Field (DAL)'; app routes to Valet Lot Zones 1–3 — do not search 'Dallas/Fort Worth', which is DFW
How to find the rideshare zone
From the terminal exit, stay in the rightmost lane on Herb Kelleher Way before the road splits, follow 'Ride App Pickup' signs, and turn right into the Valet Lot — approximately 6-minute walk from the terminal.
Cell Phone Lot
Free Cell Phone Waiting Lot at the NE corner of Hawes Ave & Herb Kelleher Way — 60-minute limit; overflow on Contrail Lane if main lot is full; no unattended or commercial vehicles — violators towed. Cell phone lot details →
Avoiding surge pricing at DAL
When surge peaks: Surge peaks Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons; Cowboys home games at AT&T Stadium in Arlington cause regional demand spikes; summer heat waves reduce midday driver supply.
Wait tip
The Valet Lot is closer than the old Garage B location (6 min vs 10 min walk); taxi and limo moved to Garage C — be walking before you request as the lot is clearly signed.
Compare your options
Rideshare is usually the fastest door-to-door option, but it is not always the cheapest — especially during surge.
| Option | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Rideshare Uber / Lyft | Door-to-door convenience, groups with bags, no cash needed | Surge pricing on busy evenings & events; long walk to pickup lot |
| Taxi Metered cab | Predictable metered fare during surge, no app required | Often more expensive off-peak; cash sometimes required |
| Transit Train / bus | Lowest cost option, immune to surge pricing and traffic | Not available at every airport; less practical with luggage |
For full ground-transport options at DAL including rental cars and public transit, see the DAL Getting Around guide.
Know exactly when to leave for DAL
Add your rideshare pickup time to the Leave-By calculator — it factors in current TSA wait times, so you hit the zone with time to spare.
Calculate leave-by time →