Taxis & Rideshare in Virginia Beach (2026) - Grab, Uber & More

Taxis & Rideshare in Virginia Beach (2026) - Grab, Uber & More

Need a ride in Virginia Beach? Find the best taxi and rideshare options to explore top attractions, beaches, and restaurants with ease.

Virginia Beach offers two primary on-demand ride choices: traditional local taxi companies and the major rideshare apps (Uber and Lyft). Taxis can be hailed curbside at the Oceanfront, found at hotel stands, or called by phone, look for marked vehicles with rooftop lights and local operator branding. Rideshare cars are summoned through the familiar apps. Simply open Uber or Lyft, drop the pin at your exact location (the boardwalk, a restaurant on Atlantic Ave, or your hotel lobby), and confirm the pickup spot shown on the map. Both services cover the full resort area, the airport, and neighborhoods as far west as Town Center. Choose taxis when you prefer an immediate ride without waiting for app matching, handy late at night when the Oceanfront clubs empty or during sudden rain showers. Rideshares are often more convenient for advance planning: you can book while still on the beach, track the driver's approach, and pay automatically. For groups with lots of beach gear, select a larger rideshare category. For short hops along the strip, a taxi flagged on the street can be fastest. Check current rates in the app widget below before you ride, as relative pricing can shift with demand.

Safety Tips

Look for the official Virginia Beach city medallion on the hood and a prominently displayed taxi license inside the windshield, unlicensed cars rarely have both.

All legitimate Virginia Beach taxis must use the meter. If the driver claims it's broken, simply exit and call another cab or switch to Uber or Lyft, the two rideshare apps locals rely on.

For late-night rides from the Oceanfront or Town Center, wait inside a well-lit business and track your Uber or Lyft in-app until the license plate and driver photo match exactly.

Solo travelers leaving the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier or other isolated spots after dark should share their trip status in-app and sit in the back seat on the passenger side for quick exit access.

Common Scams to Avoid

Long-hauling via the I-264 tunnel: Some drivers leaving Norfolk International Airport take the tolled Downtown Tunnel instead of the shorter, free route to Virginia Beach oceanfront, adding tunnel fees and extra miles. Ask for the I-64 → I-264 → Parks Ave routing and watch for signs to the oceanfront.

Flat-rate instead of meter from the oceanfront: During late-night hours or when hotels are busy, drivers quote a flat cash price that exceeds the metered fare. Insist the meter be turned on. If refused, note the cab number and use another taxi or rideshare.

Extra passenger or bag fees: A few cabs add surcharges for each rider or piece of luggage even when the local regulations don't allow it. Confirm any extras before you get in and request a printed receipt showing the fare breakdown.