Detailed Drivers is Lubbock's premier car service and black car service, providing flat-rate transportation 24/7 across West Texas — from LBB airport transfers and Texas Tech University executive pickups to UMC Health and Covenant Health medical transport, game day transfers at Jones AT&T Stadium, and city-to-city routes to Dallas, Amarillo, and Midland-Odessa. Sedans from $38 at LBB. No surge on Texas Tech game days.
Car service in Lubbock costs $65/hr for a Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan and $95/hr for a Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV, with flat-rate pricing that never surges — not on Texas Tech game days, not during any West Texas event.
| Vehicle | Hourly Rate | LBB Airport | Min Hours | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan | $65/hr | $38 flat | 2 hr | 3 passengers |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV | $95/hr | $55 flat | 2 hr | 6 passengers |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van | $132/hr | $72 flat | 3 hr | 10–14 passengers |
West Texas city-to-city flat rates (sedan):
Amarillo: $195 · Midland: $195 · Odessa: $205 · Abilene: $245 · El Paso: $445 · Dallas/DFW: $445 · Wichita Falls: $265
Lubbock is a mid-size West Texas market where Uber Black availability is limited. During Texas Tech home football games and special events, demand overwhelms supply and surge multipliers can hit 4x–6x.
| Feature | Detailed Drivers | Uber Black | Lyft Lux |
|---|---|---|---|
| LBB to Texas Tech campus | $38 flat | $22–$110+ (game day surge) | $20–$95+ |
| Game day surge | None — flat rate | 4x–6x (60,000+ fans) | Often unavailable |
| Late-night availability | 24/7 guaranteed | Limited in Lubbock market | Very limited |
| Flight tracking | Included | None | None |
| Meet & greet | Baggage claim, name sign | Curbside only | Curbside only |
| Driver vetting | Background checked, professional | Self-reported | Self-reported |
| Corporate billing | Centralized invoicing | Personal card only | Personal card only |
Texas Tech game day surge math:
LBB to Jones AT&T Stadium: Uber base $22 × 5x surge = $110
Detailed Drivers flat rate: $38 — savings: $72 (65%)
Post-game (late night, limited drivers):
Downtown to hotel: Uber $18 × 6x = $108 (if available)
Detailed Drivers: $38 flat, guaranteed — savings: $70
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) at 5401 N Martin Luther King Blvd serves approximately 1.4 million passengers annually. LBB has a single terminal with 12 gates. American, Southwest, United, and Delta serve LBB with connections to Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Houston, Phoenix, and Las Vegas. The airport is 6 miles north of the Texas Tech campus and 7 miles from downtown Lubbock.
| Destination | Distance | Off-Peak | Game Day | Sedan Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University campus | 6 mi | 12–18 min | 25–45 min | $38 |
| Downtown Lubbock | 7 mi | 13–19 min | 22–35 min | $38 |
| UMC Health System | 7 mi | 12–18 min | 22–35 min | $38 |
| Covenant Health System | 8 mi | 14–20 min | 24–38 min | $38 |
| South Lubbock / Wolfforth | 12 mi | 18–24 min | 28–42 min | $45 |
| Midland (MAF area) | 120 mi | 1 hr 45 min | 2 hr 10 min | $195 |
LBB arrival pickup:
Your driver meets you at baggage claim with a name sign. LBB has a single terminal — baggage claim is on the ground level. Commercial vehicle pickup is at the lower arrivals curb (Door 2, south side). Flight tracking is included — delays monitored automatically.
Lubbock is West Texas' largest city and commercial hub, anchored by Texas Tech University, two major hospital systems, and a significant agricultural and energy business base. As of 2026, Detailed Drivers serves executive teams across all major Lubbock employers for airport pickups, roadshow logistics, and Permian Basin connections.
Visit detaileddrivers.com/reservations or call (888) 420-0177. Texas Tech game weekends: book 48+ hours in advance.
Pickup address, destination, date, time. LBB airport pickups — enter your flight number for automatic tracking.
Sedan for 1–3, Escalade ESV for groups, Sprinter for TTU delegation visits and corporate groups.
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