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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)
- Allstate (212-333-3333 / 800-453-4099)
- Carmel (212-666-6666 / 866-666-6666)
- Delancey (212-228-3301)
- Dial7 (212-777-7777 / 800-777-8888 / 866-777-7777)
- Eastern Car Service (Park Slope, Brooklyn) (566-499-7177)
- New Day (212-228-6666 / 800-228-3265)
- Planet Limo (516-354-1616 / 800-805-9251)
Premium ($58-72, Manhattan to JFK, excluding tip, toll, tax)
- Big Apple / Cloverdale (800-251-5001)
- Elite (800-472-1123)
- Legends (888-LEGENDS)
- Groundlink (formerly LimoRes) (877-227-7260)
- NYC Limousine (800-505-7724)
- UberX (reserve via mobile app)
Luxury ($113+, Manhattan to JFK, excluding tip, toll, tax)
Links to Posts with Reviews
(kindly started by jerry a. laska)
Big Apple / Cloverdale
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/15110619-post133.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/16143914-post173.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/16144886-post175.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/16456589-post178.html
Carey
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/15250983-post137.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/15252648-post138.html
Carmel
Post 80: general experiences - newyorkgeorge
Post 82: general experiences - flip927
Post 136: ride report - mfullmer
Post 216: ride report - Swiss Tony
Dav El
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18137547-post252.html
Delancey
Post 135: general experiences - themicah
Delux
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/21890814-post395.html
Dial 7 (Tel Aviv) ($5 discount code)
Post 78: general experiences - jbarioca
Post 79: general experiences - alexaqui
Post 80: general experiences - newyorkgeorge
Post 81: general experiences - adamak
Post 168: ride report - lettezilla
Eastern Car Service (offers child seats for $5 extra)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/15705564-post144.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/15723483-post145.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/15797481-post158.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/22558442-post435.html
Elite
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/14333915-post107.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18069552-post247.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18132691-post249.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18137547-post252.html
ExecuCar (by SuperShuttle)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18165379-post253.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20742795-post338.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/21134423-post385.html
FMI Limousine (Westchester) http://www.fmilimo.com/
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/16093591-post162.html
Groundlink (formerly Limores) (FlyerTalk contact: limores-keith)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/14055615-post89.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/14062439-post91.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/14245968-post106.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/15243288-post136.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/15597051-post140.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/16459927-post180.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17213288-post216.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19661573-post285.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19796946-post293.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/21127701-post382.html
Legends (offers child seats for $10 extra)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/22558442-post435.html
New Day
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/15143392-post135.html
New Golden Horse (Queens and Brooklyn)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/22352091-post420.html
NYC Limousine
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13965905-post83.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18133344-post250.html
Planet Limo
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/22511318-post430.html
Quick Ride (Manhattan Chinatown, one of the least expensive)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24551497-post467.html
Uber and UberX (offers child seats for $10--must input promo code FAMILY to get access)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20744844-post341.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20919342-post344.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/21732167-post393.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/21890814-post395.html
Via - LGA Connect (Flat rate shared ride service offered by Via App and PANYNJ - $15 to most of areas of NYC boroughs, $20 to some areas of the Bronx and Staten Island)
https://ridewithvia.com/2019/11/via-...share-service/
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/31750845-post572.html
NYC Limousine / Car Services
#588
Join Date: Nov 2021
Posts: 6
#589
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: HaMerkaz/Exit 145
Programs: UA, LY, BA, AA
Posts: 13,167
I see you made multiple posts but it was unclear to which posts you were referring to. You should be able to edit the post so as to reflect which post you were responging to.
#590
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: SFO or OAK
Programs: AA 1MM GLD, Hertz #1 Gold, bunch of other programs w/no status
Posts: 1,445
Looking for transportation recommendation: JFK to Hyatt Grand Central, on a Tuesday this December, departing JFK around 9:30 pm. 4 adults, 2 large suitcases, 4 carry-on bags.
Taxi is flat rate so that sounds attractive, assuming I can get a cab to hold us all + luggage. How bad are the cab lines?
I have Lyft Pink, so get a discount. I think Lyft fares include tolls, but I'll need a Lyft XL so this will probably still cost more than a cab.
Not familiar with any of the car services, but willing to pay a bit more if it means no waiting for cab/Lyft.
Any suggestions welcome...thanks!
Taxi is flat rate so that sounds attractive, assuming I can get a cab to hold us all + luggage. How bad are the cab lines?
I have Lyft Pink, so get a discount. I think Lyft fares include tolls, but I'll need a Lyft XL so this will probably still cost more than a cab.
Not familiar with any of the car services, but willing to pay a bit more if it means no waiting for cab/Lyft.
Any suggestions welcome...thanks!
#591
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: NYC
Programs: AS 75K, DL Platinum
Posts: 630
Looking for transportation recommendation: JFK to Hyatt Grand Central, on a Tuesday this December, departing JFK around 9:30 pm. 4 adults, 2 large suitcases, 4 carry-on bags.
Taxi is flat rate so that sounds attractive, assuming I can get a cab to hold us all + luggage. How bad are the cab lines?
I have Lyft Pink, so get a discount. I think Lyft fares include tolls, but I'll need a Lyft XL so this will probably still cost more than a cab.
Not familiar with any of the car services, but willing to pay a bit more if it means no waiting for cab/Lyft.
Any suggestions welcome...thanks!
Taxi is flat rate so that sounds attractive, assuming I can get a cab to hold us all + luggage. How bad are the cab lines?
I have Lyft Pink, so get a discount. I think Lyft fares include tolls, but I'll need a Lyft XL so this will probably still cost more than a cab.
Not familiar with any of the car services, but willing to pay a bit more if it means no waiting for cab/Lyft.
Any suggestions welcome...thanks!
YMMV with taxi waits. Ive seen some long lines lately, but nothing outrageous (e.g., 20 min max). Ive also seen no wait. Your wait could be longer since youll need a larger cab to fit your whole party (same price). Also, some terminals are worse than others. The JFK airport website lists the waits in real time, and its generally accurate.
Car service will set you back an extra $40-60 over the taxi flat rate. Personally, with a 4 person party and luggage in winter after a 6 hour flight, Id spend the money to guarantee a nice car waiting on your arrival. But, the value of that money is your call.
#592
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,564
I think a yellow cab would be your best bet. You might have to wait in a line but likely not longer (or not much longer) than waiting for a Lyft or Uber to show up.
If you are arriving into T5, however, I would suggest Uber/Lyft as the taxi rank is at the other end of the skywalk and between escalators and elevators (and walking), any time savings is negligible.
-J.
If you are arriving into T5, however, I would suggest Uber/Lyft as the taxi rank is at the other end of the skywalk and between escalators and elevators (and walking), any time savings is negligible.
-J.
#593
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: Kettle Class
Posts: 796
Can add another datapoint for mydestinylimo.com. Used them recently given the very frequent issues with yellow cab availability at JFK and the resulting spikes in Uber/Lyft fares. Both trips got us an unnecessary but welcome car upgrade (Escalades), drivers were polite, communicative, punctual and the all-in pricing upfront predictable and fair given the convenience.
I also did a bit of research because their website for first-time customers appears suspiciously basic, but they are affiliated with a large limo base (regulated by New York City) so this isn't some fly-by-night operator.
Thanks to @_fx for the original recommendation.
I also did a bit of research because their website for first-time customers appears suspiciously basic, but they are affiliated with a large limo base (regulated by New York City) so this isn't some fly-by-night operator.
Thanks to @_fx for the original recommendation.
Not NJ-JFK specifically, but I recently used https://mydestinylimo.com/ and had a good experience. Booked EWR to a residential location in upstate NY over an hour away (so, not convenient and they almost certainly weren't getting a return trip) on a Sunday night with less than 2 hours notice. The car showed up on time, driver was professional, and the rate was *very* reasonable ... less than Uber/Lyft given the surge pricing at the time. Just one data point, but I'd recommend them.
#594
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,564
I just looked at MyDestiny from where I live (in central Queens) to JFK tomorrow morning and it is more than twice as much as Uber/Lyft or a yellow cab, and even more than a local radio cab.
-J.
-J.
#595
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: Kettle Class
Posts: 796
That is a fair caveat and a useful datapoint. I don't use limos for in-city transfers so can't speak to their pricing within NYC limits. I should have clarified that I used MyDestiny for 30+ mi airport trips out to/from Nassau County, Long Island where yellow cabs are not an option, and last minute Uber and Lyft cancellations are not uncommon.
I'd also note that MyDestiny already includes a tip in their fare quote and was within 20$ of the best UberComfort pre-quote we found (quoted before tip, and not even UberBlack).
One only need follow https://twitter.com/JFKairport to see how often these days the airport warns arriving passengers about long delays at the taxi rank and to make alternate arrangements. Having a scheduled ride was worth the peace of mind for us. If others have recommendations for more reasonable limo services from JFK out to the suburbs, I'd be all ears.
I'd also note that MyDestiny already includes a tip in their fare quote and was within 20$ of the best UberComfort pre-quote we found (quoted before tip, and not even UberBlack).
One only need follow https://twitter.com/JFKairport to see how often these days the airport warns arriving passengers about long delays at the taxi rank and to make alternate arrangements. Having a scheduled ride was worth the peace of mind for us. If others have recommendations for more reasonable limo services from JFK out to the suburbs, I'd be all ears.
#597
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,597
Are taxi rates between JFK - Manhattan the same whether you are taking a regular cab as compared to a larger cab (minivan)? Also, how much would the toll charges be?
Arriving at JFK around noon. There will be 2 adults & 2 children in my travel party. We will have 2 large suitcases & 4 carry on bags.
I'm assuming taking a taxi would be cheaper than Lyft/Uber, would that be correct?
Arriving at JFK around noon. There will be 2 adults & 2 children in my travel party. We will have 2 large suitcases & 4 carry on bags.
I'm assuming taking a taxi would be cheaper than Lyft/Uber, would that be correct?
#598
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: Kettle Class
Posts: 796
No added surcharge for a minivan yellow cab or additional passengers or luggage. Only expect up to an additional $3.30 for state surcharges on top of the $52 flat rate. There should be no tolls unless you must use the Queens Midtown Tunnel or Triborough Bridge for some reason. The three free bridges connect to most parts of Manhattan conveniently, and you should generally tell your driver to take the bridge.
Are taxi rates between JFK - Manhattan the same whether you are taking a regular cab as compared to a larger cab (minivan)? Also, how much would the toll charges be?
Arriving at JFK around noon. There will be 2 adults & 2 children in my travel party. We will have 2 large suitcases & 4 carry on bags.
I'm assuming taking a taxi would be cheaper than Lyft/Uber, would that be correct?
Arriving at JFK around noon. There will be 2 adults & 2 children in my travel party. We will have 2 large suitcases & 4 carry on bags.
I'm assuming taking a taxi would be cheaper than Lyft/Uber, would that be correct?
#600
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: LGA - JFK
Programs: UA, AA, DL, B6, CX, KE, Latitude, VIFP, Crown & Anchor, etc.
Posts: 2,589
Book them ahead if you can - should be fine and 95% of the time, driver/car assigned or dispatched are there a few minutes earlier than scheduled, ready & waiting - last ride, he was sitting out by the fire hydrant, and not in a rush for us to come outside. Came up to the door steps to bring 4 bags to load into the back of the minivan.