Pricing Guide
How Much Does a Chauffeur Service Cost in NYC? (2026 Pricing Guide)
Private chauffeur service in NYC generally falls into three pricing structures: flat-rate airport transfers (from $180), hourly service (from $100/hour), and flat-rate long-distance trips (from $220). The exact price depends on the vehicle, distance, and whether the trip is point-to-point or hourly.
Airport Transfer Pricing
Airport transfers are typically flat-rate, based on the airport and vehicle. Using GeronimoLux's published NYC rates as an example:
- LaGuardia (LGA): from $180 (Cadillac Escalade ESV or Chevrolet Suburban)
- JFK: from $220
- Newark (EWR): from $220
- Private aviation (Teterboro, Morristown, Westchester): from $350
Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Mercedes-Maybach service is typically available by quote for airport transfers, since it depends on vehicle availability.
Hourly Service Pricing
Hourly service is priced per vehicle, usually with a 2-3 hour minimum. Typical hourly rates look like:
- Chevrolet Suburban: around $100/hour
- Cadillac Escalade ESV: around $110-120/hour
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class: around $180/hour (3-hour minimum)
- Mercedes-Maybach: around $380/hour (5-hour minimum)
Long-Distance and Regional Pricing
- Connecticut: priced per mile (roughly $7/mile)
- Hamptons & North Fork: flat fare, typically $750-900
- Philadelphia: roughly $700 one-way / $1,200 round-trip
- Boston: roughly $1,150 one-way
- Washington DC: roughly $1,200-2,000
What Affects the Final Price?
- Vehicle class - full-size SUVs are typically the base rate; premium sedans cost more
- Distance and route - exact addresses matter, especially for per-mile pricing
- Additional stops - multiple stops can affect the final quote
- Special requests - child seats ($50) and oversized luggage ($30)
Is Gratuity Included?
Gratuity is typically optional and left to the passenger's discretion, not built into the quoted fare. Always confirm this with your provider before booking.
How to Get an Accurate Quote
Have these details ready: exact pickup and destination, date and time, passenger count and luggage, preferred vehicle, and any planned stops. With that, a reputable chauffeur service can give you a firm, all-in quote before you confirm.
