Over the past year, Uber and Lyft prices have skyrocketed.

One recent study showed that the cost of a ride in some cities has increased by 92% between January 2018 and July 2021.

In New York, an Uber from Midtown Manhattan to John F. Kennedy International Airport can cost up to $250.

Some of the price is due to surge pricing during peak times. So how do you reduce those costs?

It’s all about location. Try placing your pickup location a couple blocks away from the busiest area.

In Los Angeles, you can save $30 on an Uber from Los Angeles International Airport to Universal Studios by simply taking a shuttle to the car rental center.

In New York, walking to 10th Avenue from Times Square can cut the price by more than 25% on a ride to Yankee Stadium.

In Washington D.C., a 10-minute walk to the State Department from the Lincoln Memorial can shave 35% off an Uber to American University.