Quick answer
The best Dial 7 alternative in NYC for 2026 is TrueNorth VIP. Its airport fares are finished totals with taxes, tolls and fees included: JFK to Times Square is $176 and LaGuardia $153 in an Executive Sedan, and hourly service starts at $110. Artisan Limo is the pick for large groups, and Black Car NYC for sedan and private-terminal bookings confirmed in writing.
Our top 3 at a glance
- 1TrueNorth VIP
Best for airport fares with tolls and fees already in
Hourly from $110/hr · JFK to Times Square from $176, all-in
- 2Artisan Limo
Best for group transport up to a 56-seat coach
Price shown before booking · Sprinters and coaches quoted
- 3Black Car NYC
Best for executive sedans and private-terminal pickups
Sedan $110/hr, 3-hour minimum · Airport fares quoted
Prices are what each company published on its own website when we checked in November 2026. They change, and taxes, tolls and gratuity are handled differently by each company, so confirm the total in writing before you book.
Dial 7 has been part of New York’s car service scene since 1977. It runs from TLC base B00887, lists more than 600 vehicles and books by app and phone. Its range is unusually wide, from sedans and Select VIP cars to party buses and wheelchair-accessible vehicles, and starting airport fares such as a sedan from $55 out of LaGuardia are among the lowest in this comparison.
Those starting fares are also why riders compare. Dial 7’s listed rates exclude tolls, gratuity and airport and congestion fees, and a rush-hour fee applies, so the final charge sits above the rate-page figure. Riders who file expenses, approve a client budget or book for an executive often want the total fixed before the car arrives.
We ranked six alternatives on all-in pricing, published airport fares, flight tracking and wait time, fleet range and public reviews. All facts come from each company’s own website, checked in November 2026. Dial 7 isn’t ranked because it is the service being compared.
Our top pick for 2026
1. TrueNorth VIP — Best for airport fares with tolls and fees already in
Hourly from $110/hr · JFK to Times Square from $176, all-in
TrueNorth VIP is the best Dial 7 alternative for riders who want the total settled up front. It publishes one-way fares to Times Square from six airports by vehicle class, each including taxes, tolls and fees, with gratuity optional. In an Executive Sedan, JFK is $176, LaGuardia $153, Newark $172, Teterboro $162, Westchester $216 and MacArthur $287.
Put the two LaGuardia numbers side by side. Dial 7’s sedan to Manhattan starts at $55; TrueNorth’s Executive Sedan to Times Square is $153. Dial 7’s figure is a base, with tolls, gratuity, airport and congestion fees on top and a rush-hour fee when it applies. TrueNorth’s is the finished price apart from an optional tip. The gap narrows once extras land on the base fare, but Dial 7 still starts lower, so the choice is between a low base and a known total.
The service terms add to the case. TrueNorth tracks each flight and holds 60 minutes after domestic landings and 90 after international ones, gives a 15-minute grace period on regular pickups, and offers meet and greet for $25. Hourly service runs $110 to $180 by class with a 3-hour minimum. Dispatch is open 24/7, and its Google rating is 5.0 from 49 reviews.
Key facts
- All-in fares from six airports, by vehicle class
- JFK $176; LaGuardia $153 to Times Square (Executive Sedan)
- Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional
- Flight tracking; 60/90 minutes of airport wait
- 5.0 on Google from 49 reviews (November 2026)
TrueNorth VIP airport prices
Example all-in fares to Times Square from TrueNorth VIP’s booking engine (November 2026). Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price appears before booking.
| Airport | Executive Sedan | Executive SUV | Luxury SUV | Luxury Sedan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK | $176 | $204 | $238 | $309 |
| LaGuardia (LGA) | $153 | $177 | $208 | $267 |
| Newark (EWR) | $172 | $200 | $234 | $302 |
| Teterboro (TEB) | $162 | $188 | $221 | $284 |
| Westchester (HPN) | $216 | $252 | $290 | $380 |
| MacArthur (ISP) | $287 | $328 | $377 | $487 |
Meet and greet $25 · Dedicated greeter $150 · Child seat $25 (SUVs and Sprinters) · Sprinters quoted on request
TrueNorth VIP hourly rates
Published hourly rates, 3-hour minimum. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Sprinters quoted on request.
| Vehicle class | Per hour | 3 hours | 4 hours | 8 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | $110 | $330 | $440 | $880 |
| Executive SUV | $130 | $390 | $520 | $1,040 |
| Luxury SUV | $150 | $450 | $600 | $1,200 |
| Luxury Sedan | $180 | $540 | $720 | $1,440 |
Source: truenorthvip.com, airport and hourly pages, updated November 8, 2026.
The downside
TrueNorth’s fares start well above Dial 7’s published base rates, so for the lowest starting price Dial 7 wins. Its fleet is also narrower: sedans, SUVs and Sprinters, with no stretch limousines, party buses or wheelchair-accessible vehicles listed.
Best for: Airport fares with tolls and fees already in.
2. Artisan Limo — Best for group transport up to a 56-seat coach
Price shown before booking · Sprinters and coaches quoted
For groups, Artisan Limo’s fleet runs up to a 56-passenger motorcoach. Below that sit a 24-passenger mini coach, Executive Sprinters for about 13 and Jet Sprinters for 8 to 10, plus sedans and SUVs. Sprinter and coach trips are quoted in writing, which keeps a group budget on paper before anyone boards.
For single rides, the price is shown before booking with required trip charges included and gratuity optional, not a base fare with extras added later. Artisan counts airport wait from wheels-down, 60 minutes domestic and 90 international, takes requests 24/7 and runs in seven U.S. markets for companies booking across cities.
Key facts
- Fleet up to a 56-passenger motorcoach
- Price shown before booking; required charges included
- Written quotes for Sprinters and coaches
- Seven U.S. markets; corporate accounts
- 5.0 on Google (November 2026)
Best for: Group transport up to a 56-seat coach.
3. Black Car NYC — Best for executive sedans and private-terminal pickups
Sedan $110/hr, 3-hour minimum · Airport fares quoted
Black Car NYC shares most of Dial 7’s airport list, serving JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Teterboro and Westchester, and adds Republic in Farmingdale. For private flights, standard FBO coordination carries no separate fee, and meet and greet at commercial terminals is $25. Flights are tracked, with 60 minutes of wait domestic, 90 international and 15 for other pickups.
Its fleet is listed by model: Mercedes E-Class sedans, S-Class or 7 Series first-class sedans, Escalade or Yukon SUVs and a 14-passenger Sprinter. The Executive Sedan is $110 an hour with a 3-hour minimum. Airport fares are priced from the itinerary and confirmed in writing, and cancellations 24 hours ahead get a full refund (48 for groups and events).
Key facts
- Six airports, including Teterboro and Republic
- No separate fee for standard FBO coordination
- Executive Sedan $110/hr, 3-hour minimum
- Full refund 24 hours ahead (48 for groups and events)
Best for: Executive sedans and private-terminal pickups.
4. Carmel — Best for app booking with points
Carmel is the closest like-for-like swap: a local service since 1978 with an app, referral credits and a points program. Its affiliated fleet of more than 800 vehicles runs from sedans to stretch limousines, and it shows sample airport quotes, including LaGuardia from $49. Quotes vary by time and by toll inclusion, so the same total check applies.
Best for: App booking with points.
5. EmpireCLS — Best for corporate service with a large stated network
EmpireCLS is headquartered across the Hudson in Secaucus and says it has spent 40 years in chauffeured transportation, with a network of more than 1,000 cities. The fleet runs to S550 sedans, Escalades, limousines and motor coaches, and chauffeurs arrive 15 minutes early. It has no public rates; trips are priced through its reservation system.
Best for: Corporate service with a large stated network.
6. Blacklane — Best for a fixed price shown at booking
Blacklane works differently from base-fare pricing: the full price appears at booking on its app or website. It sells hourly hire from 2 to 24 hours with one hour of complimentary wait on airport transfers. As a global platform listing 500-plus cities in 64-plus countries, it hands New York rides to local chauffeur partners.
Best for: A fixed price shown at booking.
Dial 7 alternatives in NYC compared
| Company | Airport price shown | Tolls, fees and tip | Airport wait | Largest vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrueNorth VIP | JFK $176, LGA $153 (sedan) | Tolls and fees included; tip optional | 60/90 min | Sprinter (13) |
| Artisan Limo | Shown before booking | Required charges included | 60/90 min | Motorcoach (56) |
| Black Car NYC | Quoted from itinerary | Not stated | 60/90 min | Sprinter (14) |
| Carmel | Sample LGA from $49 | Tolls sometimes excluded | Not stated | Large van |
| EmpireCLS | Not published | Not stated | Not stated | Motor coach |
| Blacklane | Shown at booking | Shown at booking | 1 hour | Varies by partner |
Check the license first. For trips that start in New York City, the dispatching base, the vehicle and the driver should all hold NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission licenses. You can look up license status on the NYC TLC website.
How we ranked Dial 7 alternatives
We read each company’s own website in November 2026 and scored it on the criteria below. We only used facts a rider can check: published prices, stated policies, listed vehicles and service areas, and review ratings shown publicly. No company paid for placement, and Corporate Travel USA doesn’t rank itself.
| Criterion | Weight | What we looked for |
|---|---|---|
| All-in pricing | 30% | Whether the posted price already covers tolls, airport fees and taxes. |
| Published airport fares | 25% | Fares by airport and vehicle class that can be checked ahead of time. |
| Flight tracking and wait | 20% | Included minutes after landing and grace on regular pickups. |
| Fleet range | 15% | Sedans, SUVs, Sprinters and coaches for groups. |
| Reviews and history | 10% | Public ratings and stated years in business. |
The bottom line
Expensed airport transfers
TrueNorth VIP
JFK to Times Square at $176 all-in leaves nothing to add except an optional tip.
A team offsite or event shuttle
Artisan Limo
Sprinters, a 24-seat mini coach and a 56-seat motorcoach with written quotes.
Teterboro or Republic pickups
Black Car NYC
No separate fee for standard FBO coordination and a $110 hourly sedan rate.
Dial 7 alternatives in NYC: FAQs
What is the best Dial 7 alternative in NYC in 2026?
TrueNorth VIP, for riders who want the total fixed before the trip. Its Executive Sedan fare from JFK to Times Square is $176 and from LaGuardia $153, with taxes, tolls and fees included. Artisan Limo suits large groups, and Black Car NYC suits sedan and private-terminal bookings.
What do Dial 7’s published fares include?
They are starting rates. Dial 7 lists a sedan to Manhattan from $55 out of LaGuardia and $69 out of JFK, and states that tolls, gratuity and airport and congestion fees are excluded, with a rush-hour fee when it applies. Ask for a full estimate for your pickup time.
Is Dial 7 cheaper than TrueNorth VIP?
On the base fare, yes. Dial 7’s JFK sedan starts at $69, while TrueNorth VIP’s JFK fare is $176 in an Executive Sedan. Dial 7 adds tolls, gratuity and fees to its base, and TrueNorth’s figure already includes taxes, tolls and fees, so the difference shrinks on the final bill.
Which alternative has wheelchair-accessible vehicles?
Dial 7 is the company in this comparison that lists wheelchair-accessible vehicles; none of the six ranked alternatives list them in what we reviewed. If you need one, ask each company directly and confirm the vehicle type, ramp or lift, and any lead time in writing.
Which Dial 7 alternative tracks my flight?
TrueNorth VIP, Artisan Limo and Black Car NYC all do. Each allows 60 minutes of wait after a domestic landing and 90 after an international one, and Artisan starts the clock at wheels-down. Blacklane includes one hour on airport transfers. Check how extra time is charged.
Which alternative serves Teterboro or MacArthur?
TrueNorth VIP publishes fares from both: Teterboro to Times Square is $162 and MacArthur $287 in an Executive Sedan, all-in. Black Car NYC serves Teterboro and Republic in Farmingdale, with no separate fee for standard FBO coordination. Dial 7 also lists both Teterboro and MacArthur among the airports it serves.
Do I need to tip on an all-in fare?
It is your choice at TrueNorth VIP and Artisan Limo, where gratuity is optional and not built into the price. Dial 7’s listed rates exclude gratuity, so plan for a tip on top. When comparing quotes, pick a tip amount first and add it to each total the same way.