Quick answer
TrueNorth VIP is the best point-to-point car service in NYC for 2026. It publishes flat, all-in fares for single airport transfers, such as $153 from LaGuardia and $176 from JFK to Times Square in an Executive Sedan, with tolls and fees included. Artisan Limo shows the full price before you book, and Black Car NYC prices each transfer from your exact itinerary.
Our top 3 at a glance
- 1TrueNorth VIP
Best for flat, all-in airport transfers
Hourly from $110/hr · JFK to Times Square from $176, all-in
- 2Artisan Limo
Best for seeing the full price on screen before booking
Price shown before booking · Sprinters and coaches quoted
- 3Black Car NYC
Best for transfers priced to the exact itinerary
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.
Point-to-point service is one ride from one address to another at a set price, with no hourly clock running. In New York that usually means an airport transfer, a ride from an office to Penn Station or Grand Central, or a trip home to Westchester after work. The car drops you off and the booking ends.
It should be the simplest booking, but fares are where surprises hide. One company’s low base fare leaves out tolls, airport fees and gratuity, another adds a rush-hour charge, and a third won’t give a number until you call. We ranked seven companies on published flat fares, what they include, airport waits, ease of booking and the hourly fallback.
All fares here come from each company’s own website, checked in November 2026. Treat a published fare as the starting point and confirm the final total for your route and time.
Our top pick for 2026
1. TrueNorth VIP — Best for flat, all-in airport transfers
Hourly from $110/hr · JFK to Times Square from $176, all-in
TrueNorth VIP ranks first because its single-transfer prices are published flat and all-in. The table covers six airports to Times Square in four vehicle classes, from $153 out of LaGuardia in an Executive Sedan to $487 out of MacArthur in a Luxury Sedan. Taxes, tolls and fees are part of the fare and gratuity is optional.
Set that against a starting rate. A sedan fare that excludes tolls, gratuity and airport fees can look cheaper than $176 for JFK to Times Square, but the real difference only shows once the extras are added, sometimes after the ride. TrueNorth’s booking engine shows the exact price for your trip before you confirm.
The transfer still carries full-service policies: flight tracking, 60 minutes of wait after domestic landings and 90 after international, a 15-minute grace period on regular pickups and meet and greet for $25. If a ride grows into an afternoon of stops, hourly service is $110 an hour with a 3-hour minimum. For one trip, the transfer wins: LaGuardia to Times Square at $153 is less than half the $330 hourly minimum.
Key facts
- Flat fares to Times Square from six airports in four vehicle classes
- From $153 (LaGuardia, Executive Sedan); JFK from $176
- Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional
- Flight tracking; 60 / 90 minutes of wait
- Online booking and 24/7 dispatch
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
The published table covers airport trips to Times Square, so other routes, such as an office-to-office ride or a trip to Penn Station, are priced in the booking engine rather than listed. TrueNorth’s fares are also higher than budget starting rates, though those leave out extras TrueNorth includes.
Best for: Flat, all-in airport transfers.
2. Artisan Limo — Best for seeing the full price on screen before booking
Price shown before booking · Sprinters and coaches quoted
Artisan Limo doesn’t publish a fare table, but it shows the price before you book with required trip charges included and gratuity optional. For a single transfer that comes close to a published fare: you see the total for your route rather than a starting rate. Group transfers in a Sprinter or coach are quoted in writing.
Airport transfers include 60 minutes of wait for domestic flights and 90 for international, counted from wheels-down. The fleet runs from Executive and Luxury Sedans to a Suburban and an Escalade ESV, and requests can be made online or by phone 24/7.
Key facts
- Price shown before booking, required charges included
- Gratuity optional
- Airport wait from wheels-down: 60 / 90 minutes
- Online requests and phone support 24/7
- Sprinter and coach transfers quoted in writing
Best for: Seeing the full price on screen before booking.
3. Black Car NYC — Best for transfers priced to the exact itinerary
Sedan $110/hr, 3-hour minimum · Airport fares quoted
Black Car NYC doesn’t publish airport fares; it prices each transfer from the exact itinerary and confirms it in writing. That suits trips that don’t fit a standard table, such as a Brooklyn pickup for a Westchester flight or a run to Republic Airport in Farmingdale, one of six airports it serves.
Its transfer rules are clear. Flights are tracked, airport waits are 60 minutes domestic and 90 international, and other pickups get 15 minutes. Meet and greet at commercial terminals is $25, and a cancellation 24 hours ahead brings a full refund. Ask whether tolls and gratuity are in the quote, because that isn’t stated.
Key facts
- Fares quoted from the exact itinerary
- Booking confirmed only in writing
- Airports: JFK, LGA, EWR, Teterboro, Westchester, Republic
- Wait: 60 / 90 minutes at airports, 15 elsewhere
- Full refund 24 hours ahead
Best for: Transfers priced to the exact itinerary.
4. Dial 7 — Best for low published starting fares
Dial 7 publishes starting airport rates that look low next to all-in fares: a sedan to Manhattan from $55 at LaGuardia and $69 at JFK. Those are base fares. Tolls, gratuity, airport and congestion fees aren’t included and a rush-hour fee can apply, so the total will land higher. It books by app or phone.
Best for: Low published starting fares.
5. Carmel — Best for app quotes for quick transfers
Carmel shows sample airport quotes, including a LaGuardia fare from $49, and prices rides through its app, which also offers referral credits and points. Quotes vary by time of day and tolls are sometimes excluded, so read the breakdown before accepting. It has operated in New York since 1978.
Best for: App quotes for quick transfers.
6. Blacklane — Best for fixed prices for transfers abroad
Blacklane shows the price at booking on its app and website and includes an hour of complimentary waiting on airport transfers. In New York it is one option among many; its edge is that the same booking flow works in 500-plus cities. Rides are handed to local partner operators, so the experience varies with the partner.
Best for: Fixed prices for transfers abroad.
7. EmpireCLS — Best for transfers inside a larger travel program
EmpireCLS doesn’t publish fares, so each transfer is priced through its online reservation system. Chauffeurs are scheduled to arrive 15 minutes before pickup, and the company states a network of more than 1,000 cities from its Secaucus, New Jersey, headquarters. It suits travelers already using it elsewhere.
Best for: Transfers inside a larger travel program.
Point-to-point car services in NYC compared
| Company | Sample airport fare | Fare includes | Airport wait | Hourly option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrueNorth VIP | JFK $176, LGA $153 (sedan, to Times Square) | Taxes, tolls, fees; gratuity optional | 60 / 90 min | From $110/hr, 3-hr minimum |
| Artisan Limo | Shown before booking | Required charges; gratuity optional | 60 / 90 min from wheels-down | Shown before booking |
| Black Car NYC | Quoted by itinerary | Not stated | 60 / 90 min | $110/hr sedan, 3-hr minimum |
| Dial 7 | Sedan from $69 JFK, $55 LGA | Excludes tolls, tip, airport and congestion fees | Not stated | Ask |
| Carmel | Sample LGA from $49 | Tolls sometimes excluded | Not stated | Ask |
| Blacklane | Shown at booking | Shown at booking | 1 hour included | 2 to 24 hours |
| EmpireCLS | Not published | Not stated | Not stated | Reservation system |
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 point-to-point car services in NYC
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Published flat fares | 35% | A fare a rider can see for a specific route before booking. |
| What the fare includes | 25% | Taxes, tolls, airport fees and gratuity: inside the fare or added later. |
| Airport waits | 15% | Flight tracking and minutes of wait after landing. |
| Booking ease | 15% | Online or app booking and how quickly you get a confirmed price. |
| Hourly fallback | 10% | A clear hourly rate for when one transfer turns into several stops. |
The bottom line
One airport ride, no surprises
TrueNorth VIP
A flat $153 from LaGuardia or $176 from JFK to Times Square, tolls and fees included.
A transfer outside New York
Artisan Limo
The same booking process in seven U.S. markets, with the price shown before you book.
An unusual route or private airport
Black Car NYC
Quotes built from your itinerary, with Republic and Teterboro on its airport list.
Point-to-point car service in NYC: FAQs
What is point-to-point car service?
It is a single ride between two addresses at a fixed price, such as an airport to a hotel, rather than a car booked by the hour. The fare covers that one trip plus any airport wait time the company includes. Once you are dropped off, the booking ends.
How much is a point-to-point ride from JFK to Manhattan in 2026?
TrueNorth VIP publishes $176 from JFK to Times Square in an Executive Sedan, $204 in an Executive SUV and $309 in a Luxury Sedan, all with taxes, tolls and fees included. Dial 7 lists a sedan from $69 to Manhattan but excludes tolls, gratuity and airport and congestion fees. Compare totals, not base fares.
Is point-to-point cheaper than hourly service?
For a single ride, almost always. TrueNorth VIP’s 3-hour hourly minimum is $330 in an Executive Sedan, while its LaGuardia to Times Square transfer is $153. Hourly service pays off only with several stops or a car that has to wait. Book a transfer for each lone ride and hourly for a chain of them.
Do flat fares include tolls and tips?
It varies. TrueNorth VIP includes taxes, tolls and fees and leaves gratuity optional, and Artisan Limo includes required trip charges with gratuity optional. Dial 7 excludes tolls, gratuity, airport and congestion fees from its listed rates, and Carmel sometimes excludes tolls. Ask for a figure that includes everything before you book.
What happens to a point-to-point booking if my flight is delayed?
With flight tracking, the pickup moves with the flight. TrueNorth VIP, Artisan Limo and Black Car NYC all allow 60 minutes of wait after domestic landings and 90 after international ones, and Blacklane includes an hour of waiting. Beyond those windows, ask how extra time is charged on a flat-fare booking.
Can I book a point-to-point car to Philadelphia or Connecticut?
Yes, with a company that serves the route. TrueNorth VIP covers Connecticut, New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester, Philadelphia, Delaware and the Hamptons from New York City, and Black Car NYC covers selected Connecticut and New Jersey destinations. Get the fare in writing, since these routes aren’t in published airport tables.