Quick answer
TrueNorth VIP is the best Gold Coast Long Island car service for 2026. It lists Long Island in its service area, publishes all-in hourly rates from $110 an hour, and posts MacArthur (ISP) to Times Square fares from $287. Artisan Limo is the pick for galas and large groups, and Black Car NYC is a strong choice for Republic Airport and sedan trips on the North Shore.
Our top 3 at a glance
- 1TrueNorth VIP
Best for North Shore households that want one company for everything
Hourly from $110/hr · JFK to Times Square from $176, all-in
- 2Artisan Limo
Best for galas, weddings and big North Shore events
Price shown before booking · Sprinters and coaches quoted
- 3Black Car NYC
Best for Republic Airport and sedan trips
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.
The Gold Coast is the long-standing nickname for Long Island’s North Shore, the string of Nassau County towns that includes Great Neck, Manhasset, Roslyn, Oyster Bay and Locust Valley. Car trips from here run in three directions: west into Manhattan for work and dinners, out to the airports, and around the Island for clubs, schools and events.
Some New York car services treat Long Island as an add-on. Others list it outright and serve its airports, including Long Island MacArthur (ISP) in Islip and Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, a hub for corporate aviation. We ranked seven companies on listed Long Island coverage, published pricing, what the price includes, Long Island airport service and fleet.
Every fact comes from the companies’ own websites, read in November 2026. We didn’t book test rides and no company paid to be here. TrueNorth’s published airport fares run to Times Square; a North Shore address is priced at booking.
Our top pick for 2026
1. TrueNorth VIP — Best for North Shore households that want one company for everything
Hourly from $110/hr · JFK to Times Square from $176, all-in
TrueNorth VIP is first because Long Island is a named part of its service area, next to the five boroughs, Westchester, New Jersey, Connecticut, Philadelphia, Delaware and the Hamptons. A Manhasset family can use it for the run into the city, a JFK departure, a summer move out east and a visit to relatives in Greenwich, all on one account.
It is also the only company here that publishes an all-in MacArthur fare: ISP to Times Square is $287 in an Executive Sedan, $328 in an Executive SUV and $377 in a Luxury SUV, with taxes, tolls and fees included. If an evening in Manhattan with the car waiting through dinner fits a four-hour block, a Luxury SUV costs $600, and gratuity is optional. A one-way North Shore trip is priced at booking.
The details suit a family household. SUVs hold six, child seats are $25 in SUVs and Sprinters, a dedicated greeter is $150, and Sprinters for up to 13 are quoted for a club outing or party. Regular pickups get a 15-minute grace period, and flights are tracked with 60 minutes of wait after domestic landings and 90 after international. Dispatch is 24/7.
Key facts
- Lists Long Island, the Hamptons and the rest of the tri-state area
- MacArthur (ISP) to Times Square from $287, all-in
- Hourly $110 to $180, 3-hour minimum
- Child seats $25; Sprinters for up to 13 quoted
- 5.0 on Google from 49 reviews (November 2026)
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 |
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
Source: truenorthvip.com, airport and hourly pages, updated November 8, 2026.
The downside
Republic Airport isn’t among TrueNorth’s published airport fares, so private flyers using Farmingdale should ask for a quote. Its airport prices also run to Times Square, so a Gold Coast address is priced only at booking.
Best for: North Shore households that want one company for everything.
2. Artisan Limo — Best for galas, weddings and big North Shore events
Price shown before booking · Sprinters and coaches quoted
North Shore estates and clubs host weddings and benefits that need more than a few cars. Artisan Limo, from its NoMad office, offers the deepest fleet in this ranking: sedans, Suburbans, Escalade ESVs, Executive Sprinters for about 13, Jet Sprinters for 8 to 10, a 24-passenger mini coach and a 56-passenger motorcoach.
Sprinter and coach trips are quoted in writing, and other bookings show the price beforehand with required charges included and gratuity optional. Its home market is the New York metro area, so confirm venue addresses farther out on the Island. Event planners can open a corporate account, and phone support runs 24/7.
Key facts
- Sprinters, a 24-seat mini coach and a 56-seat motorcoach
- Written quotes for Sprinters and coaches
- Corporate accounts for event planners
- 5.0 on Google (November 2026)
Best for: Galas, weddings and big North Shore events.
3. Black Car NYC — Best for Republic Airport and sedan trips
Sedan $110/hr, 3-hour minimum · Airport fares quoted
Black Car NYC lists Long Island and the Hamptons as part of its area, and it is the only company in this ranking that names Republic Airport in Farmingdale among the airports it serves, alongside JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Teterboro and Westchester. Standard FBO coordination carries no separate fee, which suits anyone flying privately.
The Executive Sedan costs $110 an hour with a 3-hour minimum, and other trips are priced from the itinerary and confirmed only in writing. The fleet runs from E-Class sedans to S-Class or 7 Series, Escalades or Yukons for six and a 14-passenger Sprinter. Cancel 24 hours ahead for a full refund, or 48 hours ahead for groups and events.
Key facts
- Lists Long Island and the Hamptons
- Serves Republic (Farmingdale), JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Teterboro and Westchester
- No separate fee for standard FBO coordination
- Executive Sedan $110 an hour, 3-hour minimum
Best for: Republic Airport and sedan trips.
4. Dial 7 — Best for MacArthur runs and unusual vehicles
Dial 7 is one of three companies here that list Long Island by name, and it serves MacArthur along with JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Teterboro and Westchester. It has run since 1977 under TLC base B00887, with more than 600 vehicles from sedans to minibuses, party buses and wheelchair-accessible cars. Its published fares leave out tolls, gratuity and fees, so ask for the total.
Best for: MacArthur runs and unusual vehicles.
5. Carmel — Best for app booking with loyalty points
Carmel has served New York since 1978 and lists the city and its airports plus a worldwide network, with an affiliated fleet of 800-plus vehicles that includes stretch limousines. Its app awards referral credits and points. Long Island isn’t named in its listing, and quotes vary with time and tolls, so check a North Shore pickup before booking.
Best for: App booking with loyalty points.
6. EmpireCLS — Best for a national account with limousines and coaches
EmpireCLS, based in Secaucus, New Jersey, states 40 years in chauffeured transportation and lists 1,000-plus cities in its network. It runs S550 sedans, Escalades, limousines and motor coaches, and chauffeurs are due 15 minutes before pickup. Long Island isn’t named and rates aren’t public, so get the price through its reservation system.
Best for: A national account with limousines and coaches.
7. Blacklane — Best for travelers who use one app worldwide
Blacklane is a platform listing 500-plus cities in 64-plus countries. The price appears at booking and hourly hire runs 2 to 24 hours. Local partners carry out the rides, and Long Island towns aren’t named, so confirm your pickup works.
Best for: Travelers who use one app worldwide.
Gold Coast Long Island car services compared
| Company | Lists Long Island | Long Island airports | Published pricing | Largest vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrueNorth VIP | Yes | MacArthur (ISP), from $287 to Times Square | Hourly $110-$180, all-in | Sprinter (13) |
| Artisan Limo | NY metro area | Not specified | Shown before booking | Motorcoach (56) |
| Black Car NYC | Yes | Republic (Farmingdale) | $110/hr sedan | Sprinter (14) |
| Dial 7 | Yes | MacArthur (ISP) | Airport fares, extras added | Minibus |
| Carmel | Not named | Not specified | App quote | Large van |
| EmpireCLS | Not named | Not specified | Not published | Motor coach |
| Blacklane | Not named | Not specified | Shown at booking | 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 car services on Long Island’s Gold Coast
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island listed | 30% | Long Island named in the company’s own service area. |
| Published pricing | 25% | Hourly or airport rates a North Shore rider can read before booking. |
| Long Island airport service | 15% | MacArthur and Republic listed, plus JFK and LaGuardia. |
| All-in pricing | 15% | Tolls, taxes, fees and gratuity included or listed. |
| Event and family fleet | 15% | SUVs, child seats, Sprinters and coaches for galas and weddings. |
The bottom line
Dinner in Manhattan from Manhasset
TrueNorth VIP
Hourly from $110 with tolls included; a Luxury SUV for four hours is $600.
A North Shore wedding
Artisan Limo
Sprinters, a mini coach and a motorcoach on one written quote.
A private flight into Republic
Black Car NYC
Lists Republic Airport and charges no separate FBO coordination fee.
Gold Coast Long Island car service: FAQs
How much does a car service from the North Shore to Manhattan cost in 2026?
One-way prices from Long Island addresses are rarely published. TrueNorth VIP shows that price at booking and publishes hourly rates from $110 to $180 an hour with a 3-hour minimum, including taxes, tolls and fees. Black Car NYC lists a $110 sedan rate and prices other trips from the itinerary. Ask for a written all-in total.
Which car services list Long Island?
In this ranking, three companies name Long Island in their service area: TrueNorth VIP, Black Car NYC and Dial 7. Artisan Limo lists the New York metro area. Carmel, EmpireCLS and Blacklane list New York City or a broader network, so confirm a Great Neck or Oyster Bay pickup with them first.
Which car service covers Republic Airport in Farmingdale?
Black Car NYC is the only company in this ranking that lists Republic among its airports, and it charges no separate fee for standard FBO coordination. TrueNorth VIP publishes fares for six other airports, including MacArthur, but not Republic, so ask it for a quote if you fly into Farmingdale.
What does a car from MacArthur Airport cost?
TrueNorth VIP publishes MacArthur (ISP) to Times Square at $287 in an Executive Sedan, $328 in an Executive SUV, $377 in a Luxury SUV and $487 in a Luxury Sedan, all-in. A trip from ISP to a North Shore address is priced at booking. Dial 7 also serves MacArthur but excludes tolls and fees from its listed rates.
Is hourly service a good idea for a night in the city?
Usually, yes. The car waits during dinner or a show and drives you home. TrueNorth VIP’s 3-hour minimum costs $330 in an Executive Sedan and $450 in a Luxury SUV, with tolls included. Longer blocks follow the same hourly rate: four hours in a Luxury SUV is $600.
Do North Shore car services go to the Hamptons too?
Some do. TrueNorth VIP and Black Car NYC both list the Hamptons as well as the rest of Long Island, so a summer trip out east can be booked with the same company you use on the North Shore. Dial 7 lists Long Island without naming the Hamptons, so confirm the address.