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Here are some of the more-frequently mentioned car service and limousine companies discussed in this thread. This is not a comprehensive list. Companies are grouped into general categories, and note that additional surcharges may apply at certain times and locations. Car services and limousines are required to operate by reservation and are prohibited from accepting street hails, but may attempt to do so.

Rates for Yellow NYC Taxicabs
(NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission - Taxi Fare - updated Dec 19, 2022)

• NYC to/from LGA – metered rate (Rate 1) + surcharges + oneway tolls + tip
• Manhattan to/from JFK – $70.00 flat rate (Rate 2) + surcharges + oneway tolls + tip
• NYC (ex-Manhattan) to/from JFK – metered rate (Rate 1) + oneway tolls + tip
• NYC to/from EWR – metered rate + $20.50 surcharge (Rate 3) + roundtrip tolls + tip

Major Car Services

Consumer ($45-52, Manhattan to JFK, excluding tip, toll, tax)

Premium ($58-72, Manhattan to JFK, excluding tip, toll, tax)

Luxury ($113+, Manhattan to JFK, excluding tip, toll, tax)

NYC Limousine / Car Services

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Nov 22, 2010 | 3:24 pm

#136

mfullmer

Join Date: Jul 2008

Location: Atlanta, GA

Programs: Delta-Diamond Medallion, United-Premier 1K, Hilton-Gold, SPG-Gold, National-Executive, Hertz-Preside

Posts: 389

Limo from EWR into Chelsea

FOLLOW-UP
Since writing this I found limores.com. They sent me a limousine to EWR (Oh, make sure and tell them you don't want a 300, which is what they sent me, but I didn't specify) and the driver had picked up a nice (although expensive. Make sure to give them a $ limit when you request) Asti which he opened for us. Limores is such a class act.

I have an apartment in Chelsea and travel back and forth between and ATL and NYC several times a month. I LOVE Carmel and use them 99% of the time (Deluxe Sedan) for trips back and forth from JFK and am perfectly happy. However, I have some friends coming up for NYE with me and we are flying into/out of EWR (Yuck, but that's what they had to do). I want a limousine but Carmel cannot (will not?) provide beverage service in their limos. I have two questions:

Does anyone know if there is a place in EWR that you can purchase bottles of Sparkling wine/champagne?

OR

Does anyone have a CONSISTENTLY REPUTABLE company that offers limos from EWR with drink service. I also have an account with Carey, which of course would be a fabulous trip but they are, of course, way more expensive than anyone else.

Last edited by mfullmer; Jan 6, 2011 at 11:29 am Reason: Follow-up

Nov 23, 2010 | 5:44 am

#137

AndDee

Join Date: May 2006

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I wouldn't rate Carey as being that great....

Back in Feb I had a reservation with them, given the price paid I expected quality...

Reservation was made for Terminal 4 at JFK:

We were met at the baggage carousel ^
We were rushed out to near the kerbside, while being told off by security for not being allowed to have the SUV stop there. He was about to call the Police on the driver/assistant

A pretty old Escalade turned up which was the first

We had requested a few bottles of water be in the SUV, which were not there

The windscreen wipers were noisy as anything, which was annoying for the while trip

I'd never use them again!

Nov 23, 2010 | 8:21 am

#138

mfullmer

Join Date: Jul 2008

Location: Atlanta, GA

Programs: Delta-Diamond Medallion, United-Premier 1K, Hilton-Gold, SPG-Gold, National-Executive, Hertz-Preside

Posts: 389

Did you notify Carey? They are a top-notch operation and I'm sure they would be happy to hear from you regarding your experience. I hired one of the MB sedans last year from JFK and the car that showed up was the last version ( <'07 ). I told them I expected more and they refunded me 1/2 of the cost and put a voucher for 1/2 off of an Exec sedan in my account.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndDee

A pretty old Escalade turned up which was the first

We had requested a few bottles of water be in the SUV, which were not there

The windscreen wipers were noisy as anything, which was annoying for the while trip

I'd never use them again!

Jan 6, 2011 | 11:14 am

#139

dstan

Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist

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List of NYC Limousine / Car Services

Folks, as we've done with the Buses thread, I'd like to assemble a list of Limousine / Car Services based on reports from our members (doesn't need to be comprehensive, only those people have direct experience with). Below is a list assembled from posts in this thread - please let me know if I've missed any:

Ordered by fare from Manhattan to JFK (excluding tip, toll, and tax):

Consumer
$45 - New Day (212-228-6666) ($5 surcharge below 60th St):-:
$46 - Allstate (212-333-3333) ($8 rush hour surcharge 2:30p-7:00p; $10 surcharge above 125th St)
$48 - Carmel (212-666-6666) ($5 surcharge above 125th St)
$48 - Dial7 (212-777-7777) ($5 rush hour surcharge 2:45p-7:00p)
$49 - LimoRes
$50 - Delancey

Premium
$58 - Big Apple / Cloverdale
$69 - Elite
$72 - NYC Limousine

Luxury
$113 - Carey

??? - Limo Express (NJ)

Jan 6, 2011 | 11:24 am

#140

mfullmer

Join Date: Jul 2008

Location: Atlanta, GA

Programs: Delta-Diamond Medallion, United-Premier 1K, Hilton-Gold, SPG-Gold, National-Executive, Hertz-Preside

Posts: 389

Limores.com

I've been using Limores.com for a few months now and have been really happy with them. Not only in NYC but in London and Detroit as well. Things I love about them:

Best prices for Mercedes Benz service
Online chat is very helpful
Online reservation and iPhone/iPad app is super convenient
Follow-up email so you can save the drivers/cars you like and those you don't.
Professional drivers with nice, well-kept vehicles.

Negative
Even though you "pay" online and print a voucher, most of the time you still have to produce a credit card and sign a slip that they run. Not the end of the world but not as convenient as Carmel and Carey.

Jan 16, 2011 | 5:41 pm

#141

bhatnasx

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Location: Greener Pastures

Posts: 10,515

Just booked a JFK 1am for Mon night/Tues morning pickup with Limores based on the reviews here.

Through my company's corporate discount site, we're supposed to get 5% off if we use the code "motivano" - which is coincidentally listed on retailmenot.com. That code didn't work. I was able to use WEB7 for 7% off though.

JFK - Brooklyn for $57++ - hope it works out - will report back if it doesn't.

Jan 16, 2011 | 5:48 pm

#142

Landing Gear

Join Date: Apr 2006

Location: New York City/NY22

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Posts: 5,291

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhatnasx

Comparison shop. How much do the usual suspects, 666-SATAN, 777-OSAMA, et al. want for the same trip and a similar vehicle?

Also, for future reference, check how much your neighborhood car service wants for a home-to-airport trip although that price will likely be less.

Jan 19, 2011 | 4:23 pm

#143

dstan

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OP updated

I've updated the OP with the vendor list proposed upthread, and have also updated the "reviews" list.
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Last edited by dstan; Jan 24, 2011 at 11:02 am

Jan 21, 2011 | 11:43 am

#144

bhatnasx

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Landing Gear

Also, for future reference, check how much your neighborhood car service wants for a home-to-airport trip although that price will likely be less.

Good call - I actually ended up cancelling LimoRes.com reservation. There's a Facebook page for my neighborhood & people on there recommended Eastern. So, I booked Eastern Car Service (866-499-7177) and ended up giving their number to 2 other people on my delayed IAD-JFK flight. They had a large sedan (not a Lincoln) waiting to take me to Brooklyn for $35 and a Chevy Tahoe waiting to take 2 of the other people on my flight (who were traveling together) to Manhattan. The great thing was that there was no taxis in the taxi line at 1:15AM when we arrived, so it was really nice to have a car waiting for me at the airport.

From here on out, I'll use Eastern 100% unless I have a bad experience (which I'll report here if I do) - but they're now programmed into my cell...

Jan 24, 2011 | 10:03 am

#145

themicah

Join Date: Jan 2003

Location: NYC

Posts: 8,680

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhatnasx

Another nice thing about Eastern is that they provide child seats for a very reasonable additional charge.

Jan 24, 2011 | 11:02 am

#146

dstan

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OP updated

I've added Eastern to the OP - thanks!
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Jan 26, 2011 | 5:40 am

#147

NoY

Join Date: Nov 2004

Location: Dubai, UAE / Phuket, Thailand / York, England

Programs: SAS Diamond/STE+, BA/OW Emerald (bye-bye, lol), Hilton Diamond, Radisson VIP, IHG Plat

Posts: 5,478

What is it with NYC car services? I have tried to book with Limores (via FT's contact) and he failed to respond after an initial "please provide your e-mail" - which I did. I then e-mailed Bigapplecar and no answer from them....frustrating. I arrive at EWR this lunchtime with no car booked. This has been going on for a couple of days now. Advice please? Thanks.

Jan 26, 2011 | 6:43 am

#148

Analise

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Join Date: Mar 2001

Posts: 55,213

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoY

Go with the cheaper car services. I've used Allstate, Dial 7 and Carmel. They are especially good with EWR. Check their websites for coupons too.

When you arrive, you call them. They will pick you up outside of baggage claim in about 10 minutes or so. They also know to follow your flight.

Jan 26, 2011 | 6:52 am

#149

NoY

Join Date: Nov 2004

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Analise

Many thanks - suppose I haven't booked?

Jan 26, 2011 | 8:56 am

#150

Analise

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NoY

Many thanks - suppose I haven't booked?

Contact them right now.

Now if you're flying in today, your flight could very well be delayed and the limo could also be delayed given we're in a snowstorm until tomorrow morning.

https://www.allstatelimo.com/Rate.aspx
http://www.dial7.com/transportation_rates_NY
http://www.carmellimo.com/Rates.shtml