Lyft

Lyft pickup sits on the terminal’s Arrivals drive at MEM

Lyft runs to and from Memphis International Airport (MEM) all day, with pickups on the lower-level Arrivals curb outside terminals A, B, and C. Open the app as soon as you reach baggage claim to see current wait times; in normal daytime hours, cars usually show within 5–10 minutes in the airport zone.

From downtown Memphis to MEM, most riders report 15–25 minutes in light traffic, with peak-hour runs on I-240 stretching closer to 30 minutes. Pricing swings with surge, but off-peak daytime rides between Beale Street and the terminal often fall in the $20–$30 range before tip; late-night bar close can push that higher.

Lyft drivers use the signed “Rideshare” and “App-Based Ride Services” lanes on the lower roadway, under the terminal, near doors that match your baggage carousel numbers in concourses A, B, or C. Check the license plate and car color in the app before you step off the curb; MEM traffic staff do ticket cars that idle longer than a few minutes.

On airport runs leaving the city, most riders call a car from hotel lobbies along Union Avenue or from short-term street parking near Main Street, then head straight to the A, B, or C ticketing counters on the upper-level Departures drive. Build in a 10–15 minute buffer for Lyft to arrive during morning rush (around 7:00–9:00 a.m.) or evening commuter hours (4:00–6:30 p.m.).

Families with checked bags usually select regular Lyft rides instead of Lyft XL unless they have more than 3 full-size suitcases; standard sedans at MEM commonly have space for 3 passengers plus 2–3 checked bags in the trunk. If you’re landing after midnight—some FedEx crews and late flights hit around 12:00–1:00 a.m.—check ETA before you walk out, as late-night coverage can thin out.

Practical tip: Set your pickup pin to the correct terminal letter (A, B, or C) and door number printed on the nearest pillar; that small detail cuts down on driver confusion and saves 5–10 minutes of circling.