Airport Trips (LGA, JFK, EWR)

There are several options for getting to and from JFK International Airport. Below is some important information regarding taxis, car, van and scheduled bus services.

Note: New rates effective December 19, 2022

Additional Information, please check the NYC Taxi Fare Website

https://www.nyc.gov/site/tlc/passengers/taxi-fare.page

https://www.jfkairport.com/to-from-airport/taxi-car-and-van-service

Standard Metered Fare

  • $3.00 initial charge.
  • Plus 70 cents per 1/5 mile when traveling above 12mph or per 60 seconds in slow traffic or when the vehicle is stopped.
  • Plus 50 cents MTA State Surcharge for all trips that end in New York City or Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess, Orange or Putnam Counties.
  • Plus $1.00 Improvement Surcharge.
  • Plus $1.00 overnight surcharge 8pm to 6am.
  • Plus $2.50 rush hour surcharge from 4pm to 8pm on weekdays, excluding holidays.
  • Plus New York State Congestion Surcharge of $2.50 (Yellow Taxi) or $2.75 (Green Taxi and FHV) or 75 cents (any shared ride) for all trips that begin, end or pass through Manhattan south of 96th Street.
  • Plus tips and any tolls.
  • There is no charge for extra passengers, luggage or bags, or paying by credit card.
  • The on-screen rate message should read: "Rate #01 – Standard City Rate."
  • Make sure to always take your receipt.

 

Taxis

Taxis at JFK Airport charge a flat fare of $52 for trips between the airport and Manhattan. Taxis impose a $4.50 surcharge during peak hours (4-8 p.m. weekdays, excluding holidays), for a fare of $56.50.

  • Tipping is customary for good service.
  • There is also a NY State tax of 50 cents added to trips within New York, but not for trips to NJ.
  • One fare pays for all passengers to one destination.
  • Four passengers (five in minivans) is the limit for New York City cabs.
  • Meter must read $3.00 at the start of the trip (except for JFK-Manhattan $52 Flat Fare trips).
  • Please take your receipt.

Taxi Fares from JFK International Airport

  • Airport Access Fee
    • Taxi: $1.25 for pick up only at LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy Airports
    • FHV: $2.50 for both drop off and pick up at LaGuardia, Newark, and John F. Kennedy airports
  • Trips to and from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are charged the standard metered fare, plus a $5.00 surcharge and all other applicable surcharges.
  • Trips between Manhattan and John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) in either direction:
    • $70
    • Plus 50 cents MTA State Surcharge.
    • Plus $1.00 Improvement Surcharge.
    • $5.00 rush hour surcharge (4pm to 8pm weekdays, excluding legal holidays).
    • Plus New York State Congestion Surcharge of $2.50 (Yellow Taxi) or $2.75 (Green Taxi and FHV) or 75 cents (any shared ride) for all trips that begin, end or pass through Manhattan south of 96th Street.
    • Plus tips and any tolls.
    • The on-screen rate message should read "Rate #2- JFK Airport."
  • Trips between John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) and other New York City destinations are charged the standard metered fare.
  • Trips to Newark Airport (EWR):
    • Standard metered fare.
    • Plus $20.00 Newark Surcharge.
    • Plus tip and tolls to and from EWR (passengers are charged for the drivers’ return tolls).
    • The on-screen rate message should read "Rate #3 - Newark Airport."

Authorized airport vehicle services:

Shared Ride Services Contact Information
Airlink New York (212) 812-9000
(877) 599-8200
All County Express (800) 914-4223
(516) 285-1300
Connecticut Limousine (800) 472- 5466
(203) 974-4700
Dave’s Best Limo (800) 255-2378
(215) 288-1000
ETS Air Shuttle (718) 221-5341
NYC Airporter (718) 777-5111
Prime Time Shuttle (800) 377-8745
(203) 891-1280
Super Shuttle Long Island (800) 742-9824
Super Shuttle Manhattan (212) BLUE VAN
(800) 258-3826
Trans-Bridge Bus Lines (908) 730-6552
(610) 868-6001
(800) 962-9135
Private Car Services Contact Information
Carmel Super Saver (866) 666-6666
(800) 924-9954
ExecuCar (800) 253-1443