Uber/Lyft for foreign tourists?

I'll be visiting the US (specifically Los Angeles) in the very near future, and will need to travel from the airport to my hotel. To save money compared to a traditional taxi, I could take Uber or Lyft, but both of them seem to want US phone numbers, and I don't have one of those.

Is it possible to use either of these services purely via the internet (depending on airport wifi)? Obviously there'd be features that are unavailable (like automatic GPS marking to say "I'm here, pick me up"), but as long as I can get a ride to my destination, the rest can take care of itself.

Additional complication: I don't have a smart phone, so this would all be using my laptop's web browser (not the actual app). AIUI this should not be a problem, but it does mean I can't register a phone of any kind. I do have an Australian phone number capable of receiving text messages, but it won't have service once I'm in LA.

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Can tourists use Lyft?

You can take an Uber or Lyft ride pretty much any time you'd normally use a taxi\u2014like getting to and from the airport, returning to your hotel late from a restaurant or bar, or making quick trips across town.

Can Lyft be used internationally?

Can rides go outside the coverage area? You can take a Lyft outside of the coverage area as long as the ride doesn't exceed a distance 100 miles total. Lyft does not support crossing international borders. Drivers have the right to deny these kinds of passenger requests.

Can tourists use Uber?

If you are on an international trip and need to book an Uber, you're in luck\u2014as long as the service is available in the country you are visiting, using Uber is just as simple as using it at home.

Where is Lyft available internationally?

\u201cOutside of the U.S., Canada is our first and only international market, and we are thrilled to be operating in Toronto and Ottawa,\u201d a Lyft spokesperson tells Bustle. \u201cWe are also excited to be the first major ridesharing company to have announced our intention to launch in Vancouver before the end of 2019."

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