We've used Lyft from the airport our last 2 trips (April and June 2021). We flew SW both times and were able to set our pickup location as right outside our baggage claim carousel. It was about a 10 min wait for pickup each time - drivers appeared to already be at the airport but it takes a little time to get from wherever it looks like they wait to our pickup area. Both time we paid just under $50 before tip for a Lyft XL (wanted to be sure there was plenty of room for luggage). The ride was just about a half hour to PoP.
In order to check the DME line, we would have had to go to the opposite side of the airport either before getting our luggage, running the risk of lines getting longer by the time we got back with our luggage, or drag our luggage up and across the airport, then down to DME, possibly to only encounter long lines. Since the cost was less than $50, I didn't want to risk running into a long line after making my 70+ mom get her luggage to the other side. Even under the best of circumstances, I don't think DME would beat the 40 min to resort after getting our luggage. It was money well spent and I'll likely do the same in September if prices stay the same. In Jan, I'm sure we will stick to Lyft/Uber once DME is gone.
