Black Car Service in NYC
Black Car Service in NYC
A black car in New York is a private, pre-booked ride with your own chauffeur and a price you know before the car moves. Gotham Ride's black car service NYC covers Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island, plus JFK, LaGuardia and Newark, 24 hours a day.
2-hour minimum
on airport arrivals
installed before pickup
in every quote
call any time
What Black Car Service Means in New York
In New York, a black car is a private car you book ahead, with your own chauffeur and a price that is set before you leave. You don't hail it on the street and it doesn't run a meter. When you book with Gotham Ride, our office assigns your car and chauffeur and sends you the pickup details. If your plans change, you call one office and talk to a person who can see your reservation.
What's Included in Every Black Car Booking
- A fixed quote with tolls and the chauffeur's gratuity built in
- A black, late-model sedan, SUV or Sprinter with a professional chauffeur
- Flight tracking on airport pickups, with 60 minutes of free wait time after you land
- 15 minutes of free wait time on every other pickup
- Free child seats, installed before the car reaches you: one in a sedan, up to two in an SUV, Escalade, Comfort Van or Sprinter
- A written confirmation with your pickup time, address and price
Black Car Service NYC Rates
Hourly rates are all-inclusive. We quote one-way car service and airport trips by route. Three sample fares follow the table.
| Vehicle | Seats and bags | Hourly rate | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Class Sedan | 3 passengers, 2 bags | from $117/hr | 2 hours |
| Comfort Van | 6 passengers, 4 bags | from $124/hr | 2 hours |
| Business SUV | 6 passengers, 5 bags | from $180/hr | 2 hours |
| Cadillac Escalade Premium | 6 passengers, 6 bags | from $198/hr | 2 hours |
| First Class Sedan | 3 passengers, 2 bags | from $211/hr | 2 hours |
| Business Sprinter Van | 14 passengers, 15 bags | from $247/hr | 3 hours |
Rates checked in October 2026 for weekday daytime pickups in Manhattan. The exact price for your date, time and route shows before you book. Wait time beyond the free window is billed in 15-minute increments at the hourly rate.
Need a car for the whole day? Book our hourly car service. Eight hours in a Business Class Sedan comes to $936, all-inclusive, and the chauffeur waits for you between stops.
Sample Fares, Business Class Sedan, One Way
Midtown to JFK
From $222, all-inclusive.
Midtown to LaGuardia
From $209, all-inclusive.
Midtown to Newark
From $222, all-inclusive.
Outside the City
We quote Westchester, Long Island, New Jersey and Connecticut trips by route. See our city to city rides.
The fare is the same in either direction. It includes tolls, the Manhattan congestion toll where it applies, and the chauffeur's gratuity. Nothing is added at the curb.
How Our Rate Compares
The two companies that rank first for black car service in New York both publish $120 an hour with a 3-hour minimum, so their smallest booking is $360. Gotham Ride starts at $117 an hour with a 2-hour minimum: $234. Some companies charge $25 per child seat. Ours are free. For every vehicle and sample fare across all our services, see our NYC car service rates page.
Black Car Service in Manhattan
Our Manhattan pickups run from Midtown hotels, offices in the Financial District and Hudson Yards, apartment buildings on the Upper East and Upper West Side, and the theater district after a show. Your chauffeur pulls up at the address on your confirmation and waits the free 15 minutes if you're running late.
Heading to a show or a dinner reservation? Give us the curtain time or the reservation time and we'll set the pickup to match.
Your car waits at the address on your confirmation.
Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island
We pick up and drop off in all five boroughs at the same all-inclusive rates. Brooklyn and Queens pickups are usually airport trips. See our Brooklyn car service page for Brooklyn pickup details.
Black Car Service to JFK, LaGuardia and Newark
We track your flight, time the pickup to your actual landing, and include 60 minutes of free wait time on every airport arrival, domestic or international. Meet and greet inside the terminal is free on most vehicles. On the Business Class Sedan and Comfort Van it's a flat $39, and for the Sprinter we quote it by terminal.
At JFK Terminals 5 and 7, where car service pickups moved to the Howard Beach AirTrain lot, your chauffeur meets you inside arrivals and walks you to the car.
Each airport has its own page with terminal details and fares: JFK airport car service, LGA car service and Newark car service.
Our Black Car Fleet
Pick the car by the number of people and bags. A sedan fits one or two travelers, and an SUV fits a family or extra luggage.
Business Class Sedan
Mercedes E-Class or similar. The standard black car for one or two travelers.
Business SUV
Chevrolet Suburban or similar. Families, small teams, and anyone with more than two bags.
Business Sprinter Van
Mercedes Sprinter. Groups, a day of meetings, and airport pickups of seven or more. See our Sprinter van service.
For a luxury black car, pick the First Class Sedan (Mercedes S-Class or similar, from $211/hr) or the Cadillac Escalade Premium (from $198/hr). Both are in the rates table above, along with the Comfort Van. See our NYC luxury fleet for photos and details. Planning a wedding or a celebration? See our limo service, with stretch limousines on request.
How to Book a Black Car in NYC
Enter Your Trip
Pickup, drop-off or hours, date and time, and how many people and bags. For a flight, add the flight number.
Pick Your Car and See the Price
The all-inclusive quote shows before you pay. The price you confirm is the price you pay unless you add time, stops or bags.
Meet Your Chauffeur
Your chauffeur waits at the pickup address on your confirmation. At the airport, we track your flight and time the pickup to your landing.
Who Books Gotham Ride Black Cars
Our office arranges airport pickups and Manhattan transfers every day, so we know which terminals back up at 6 p.m. and which Midtown blocks won't let a car wait. Executive assistants book us for a day of client meetings. Families landing at JFK book us for the car seats. Travelers heading to Newark book us for one fixed price instead of a surge quote.
House Rules That Protect Your Price
- Cancel 24 hours or more before pickup for a full refund. Under 24 hours, we charge the full fare. If the airline cancels or diverts your flight, you get a full refund or free rebooking, even inside 24 hours.
- Change a booking at least 4 hours before pickup.
- If you bring more luggage than you booked for, we move you to the next vehicle class and charge the difference. There's no per-bag fee.
- Service animals are always welcome. Pets ride with office approval; call or text (212) 763-7722 before your trip.
By the Hour (2 hr Min)
$ 117Starting Rate
$ 209.36- 3 Passengers
- Hybrid option
- 2 Bags
- Onboard Wi-Fi
By the Hour (2 hr Min)
$ 124Starting Rate
$ 232.89- 6 Passengers
- Hybrid option
- 4 Bags
- Onboard Wi-Fi
By the Hour (2 hr Min)
$ 180Starting Rate
$ 270.06- 6 Passengers
- Hybrid option
- 5 Bags
- Onboard Wi-Fi
By the Hour (2 hr Min)
$ 198Starting Rate
$ 332.00- 6 Passengers
- Hybrid option
- 6 Bags
- Onboard Wi-Fi
By the Hour (2 hr Min)
$ 211Starting Rate
$ 322.09- 3 Passengers
- Hybrid option
- 2 Bags
- Onboard Wi-Fi
By the Hour (3 hr Min)
$ 247Starting Rate
$ 449.68- 14 Passengers
- Hybrid option
- 15 Bags
- Onboard Wi-Fi
Black Car Service Reviews from Our Clients
Families, travelers and companies rate Gotham Ride on Google.
Black Car Questions
How much is black car service in NYC?
Gotham Ride's black car service starts at $117 an hour for a Business Class Sedan with a 2-hour minimum, or from $209 for a one-way trip between Midtown and LaGuardia. Every quote includes tolls and the chauffeur's gratuity. The exact price for your route shows before you book.
Is black car service expensive?
It costs more than a yellow cab or UberX. The shortest hourly booking is $234 (two hours at $117), and a Midtown to JFK ride starts at $222. Tolls and the chauffeur's gratuity are already in the price, so there is no tip to add at the end.
Do I tip the chauffeur?
No. The chauffeur's gratuity is already in every quote, so there's nothing to add at the end of the ride.
What is the best black car service in New York City?
Compare four things before you book: a published hourly rate, the minimum booking, how much free wait time you get at the airport, and whether tolls and gratuity are in the quote. Gotham Ride publishes all four: from $117 an hour, a 2-hour minimum, 60 minutes free on airport arrivals, and tolls and gratuity included. Read our Google reviews before you decide.
Is a black car better than Uber Black in New York?
A black car is booked ahead with a fixed price and a car that waits for your flight. Uber Black is priced when you request it and can surge. For a flight or a meeting, the fixed price and the confirmed car are the difference. Our black car vs Uber Black guide compares them trip by trip.
Can I hire a car and chauffeur for the whole day?
Yes. Book by the hour and the chauffeur stays with you between stops. Eight hours in a Business Class Sedan is $936, with tolls and gratuity included.
How far ahead should I book?
Book a day ahead when you can, and earlier for holiday weekends and big event weeks. Same-day requests are often possible, based on availability; call the office to check.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes. Child seats are free, in rear-facing infant, convertible and booster sizes. A sedan carries one seat, and an SUV, Escalade, Comfort Van or Sprinter carries two. Tell us each child's age and weight when you book and we install the seat before the car arrives. For a third seat, call the office. See our car service with car seats page for details.
Book Your Black Car in NYC
Get an all-inclusive quote online in a few minutes, or call the office any time.