JFK · LaGuardia · Newark
Airport Meet and Greet NYC
Your chauffeur meets you inside the terminal with a name sign for +$25. Curbside pickup is included, with real-time flight tracking.
Quick answer
Chauffeur Service NYC’s airport meet and greet adds $25 to your transfer: your chauffeur meets you inside the terminal with a name sign. Curbside pickup is included. Our TLC-licensed, company-owned fleet tracks flights in real time. Airport wait is 60 minutes after domestic landings and 90 minutes after international landings. JFK–Midtown starts at $174.61.
Rates
Airport rates with meet and greet
| Vehicle class | Passengers / bags | Hourly rate (3-hour minimum) | JFK ↔ Midtown Manhattan transfer (all-in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | 2 / 2 | $110/hr | From $174.61 |
| Executive SUV (Chevrolet Suburban) | 6 / 6 | $130/hr | From $202.53 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 6 / 6 | $150/hr | From $236.49 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series | 3 / 2 | $180/hr | From $306.30 |
| Executive Sprinter | 13 / 14 | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Jet Sprinter | 10 / 10 | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Mercedes-Maybach | 2 / 2 | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Rolls-Royce | 3 / 3 | Quote on request | Quote on request |
Executive Sprinter, Jet Sprinter, Mercedes-Maybach and Rolls-Royce: Quote on request: call (888) 883-8180 or request a quote online.
Transfer fares include tolls and congestion surcharges. Taxes and fees are included in the fare; gratuity is not included and is added by the client.
From Midtown, Executive Sedan transfer fares are: LaGuardia $153.94; Newark $173.82; Teterboro $163.54; Westchester HPN $213.39; Greenwich, CT $208.42; Hamptons / East Hampton $503.74; New Jersey $144.21; Philadelphia $490.08; Boston $996.99; and Washington, DC $1,072.77. Hourly service includes unlimited stops within the booked hours. Hourly service has a three-hour minimum.
Add +$25 for inside-terminal meet and greet at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Curbside pickup is included. Request a ride online at Book online for an instant quote, or call (888) 883-8180. Dispatch and booking are available 24/7.
Meet and Greet
What is airport meet and greet?
Airport meet and greet means your chauffeur meets you inside the terminal with a sign bearing your name, for +$25. Curbside pickup is included: collect your bags, then meet your chauffeur at the airport’s designated car-service pickup point. Compare both options in meet and greet vs curbside pickup.
Meeting Points
Where will my chauffeur meet me?
For meet and greet, your chauffeur meets you inside the terminal with a name sign. For curbside pickup, follow the airport’s signs for prearranged car service. Your chauffeur also helps with your bags. Before pickup, you get a text with your chauffeur’s name, phone number, vehicle and plate. Your chauffeur tracks your flight and waits nearby; call or text once you have your bags.
JFK
- Terminals 5 and 7: JFK directs for-hire vehicle passengers to the Howard Beach pickup lot. For curbside car-service pickup, take the free AirTrain to the Howard Beach lot. With meet and greet at Terminal 5, your chauffeur meets you inside and helps with your luggage, and the car still loads at the Howard Beach lot. Meet and greet isn’t available at Terminal 7 for now.
- Terminals 1, 4 and 8: Follow terminal signs for prearranged car-service pickup. Your chauffeur picks you up at the arrivals curb.
- Terminal assignment: Check your airline’s trip details or boarding pass for your assigned terminal.
- Road access: The Van Wyck Expressway serves Terminals 1 and 4; the JFK Expressway serves Terminals 5, 7 and 8.
- Terminal-by-terminal guides: JFK Terminals 1/4/8 pickup guide, JFK Terminals 5/7 pickup guide and JFK construction / new pickup zones guide.
LaGuardia
- Terminal B: Black cars and pre-booked car services pick up on Level 2 of the Terminal B parking garage; follow the Car Services signs. Ride-app pickups are also on Level 2.
- Terminal C: Car services pick up in the arrivals inner lane. Follow the “Car Services” signs.
- Guide: LaGuardia Terminals B/C pickup guide.
Newark
- Pickups: Your chauffeur picks you up at the arrivals curb at Terminals A and B, and at the arrivals curb or on Level 3 of the Terminal C Garage at Terminal C.
- Terminal A: Opened in 2022 and serves Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue and United.
- Terminal C: Operated by United.
- Help desk: The Port Authority Welcome Center is on Level 1 in each terminal’s arrivals area.
- Guide: Newark Terminals A/B/C pickup guide.
Airport Rules
Airport rules every traveler should know
- Curbside: JFK and Newark use terminal curbs for active pickups and drop-offs, not vehicle parking. Follow the signs for the designated pickup point.
- Waiting lots: JFK’s free Cell Phone Lot and Newark’s free Cell Phone Lot are each less than five minutes from the terminals.
- Unsolicited rides: JFK warns travelers not to accept rides from drivers who approach without a request. Use your booked chauffeur.
Waiting
How long will my chauffeur wait?
Your chauffeur waits 60 minutes free after a domestic landing and 90 minutes free after an international landing. The clock starts at landing. We track your flight in real time, so a flight delay does not use up the free wait. See our wait time policy and flight delay policy.
Compare
Meet and greet vs. other airport options
| Option | Where you meet | Free wait | Extra cost for inside meet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chauffeur Service NYC | Inside terminal with name sign, or at the designated curbside point | 60 min domestic / 90 min international from landing | +$25 |
| Typical NYC black car services | Inside or curbside, depending on provider | Published policies vary; reviewed pages range from 30–60 min domestic and 60–75 min international | Some include meet and greet; fees vary |
| App-based black car rides | App pickup zone; JFK T5/T7 curbside pickup uses the Howard Beach lot | Up to 15 min standard wait for black car tiers; wait fees may apply | Inside-terminal chauffeur meet and greet is not part of this pickup option |
| Yellow taxi | Official taxi stand | No prearranged chauffeur wait period | No inside-terminal chauffeur meet and greet |
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Booking
How meet and greet booking works
Request a ride at Book online or call (888) 883-8180.
Add your flight number and choose meet and greet (+$25).
We track your flight in real time.
Your chauffeur meets you inside the terminal with a name sign, or at the designated curbside pickup point if you choose curbside service.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
How much does meet and greet cost?
Meet and greet is +$25 on top of the transfer fare. Curbside pickup is included.
How much is a car service from Midtown to JFK?
A JFK–Midtown transfer starts at $174.61 in an Executive Sedan, $202.53 in an Executive SUV (Chevrolet Suburban), $236.49 in a Cadillac Escalade ESV, or $306.30 in a Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series. Tolls and congestion surcharges are included. Add $25 for inside-terminal meet and greet.
Where does the chauffeur meet me at JFK Terminal 4?
At the Terminal 4 arrivals curb. With meet and greet, your chauffeur waits inside the terminal with a name sign. Before pickup, you get a text with your chauffeur’s name, phone number, vehicle and plate. Your chauffeur tracks your flight and waits nearby; call or text once you have your bags.
Do I have to take the AirTrain at JFK Terminals 5 and 7?
For curbside car-service pickup, yes. JFK directs for-hire vehicle passengers to take the free AirTrain to the Howard Beach pickup lot. With meet and greet at Terminal 5, your chauffeur meets you inside and helps with your luggage, and the car still loads at the Howard Beach lot. Meet and greet isn’t available at Terminal 7 for now.
Where is car service pickup at LaGuardia Terminal B?
Car services pick up on Level 2 of the Terminal B parking garage; follow the Car Services signs. Ride-app pickups are also on Level 2.
What if my flight lands early?
We track your flight in real time. If you land early, we make reasonable efforts to have your chauffeur there sooner.
What if I take longer in customs?
International arrivals get 90 minutes of free wait from landing. The free-wait clock starts when the flight lands.
Can the chauffeur wait at the curb?
Airport curbs are for active pickups and drop-offs, not parking. Meet the chauffeur at the airport’s designated car-service pickup point. Your chauffeur tracks your flight and waits nearby; call or text once you have your bags.
Does JFK offer Fast Track immigration services?
Chauffeur Service NYC’s +$25 meet and greet is an inside-terminal chauffeur meeting with a name sign. Fast Track immigration is not part of this chauffeur meet-and-greet service.
What VIP services are available at JFK airport?
Chauffeur Service NYC offers an optional +$25 inside-terminal chauffeur meeting with a name sign. Airport lounge access and expedited immigration are not included in this car-service option.
Is meet and greet available at Teterboro and private terminals?
No. The +$25 inside-terminal meet and greet is offered at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. For Teterboro and other private terminals, see private aviation chauffeur. We provide planeside pickup and drop-off at the aircraft at every FBO we serve, subject to each FBO’s normal security process.
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Book meet and greet
Call (888) 883-8180 or request a ride at Book online. Meet and greet is +$25. Serving all five boroughs and the tri-state area.