Last updated: September 5, 2026
NYC chauffeur rates | luxury chauffeur service New York
Luxury Chauffeur Service NYC is a New York City chauffeur company with published hourly floors of $120 sedan, $150 SUV, $230 S-Class, and $240 Sprinter, each with a 3-hour minimum. Airport flats and point-to-point starting prices sit on the same page so you can compare a one-way transfer with as-directed time before you book online or call (929) 205-4788.
Quick answer: what does a NYC chauffeur cost in 2026?
As of 2026, Luxury Chauffeur Service NYC publishes four hourly floors: Mercedes E-Class $120/hr, Cadillac Escalade $150/hr, Mercedes S-Class $230/hr, and Mercedes Sprinter $240/hr. Every hourly booking has a 3-hour minimum. Separately rounded three-hour estimates are $360, $440, $690, and $710. A JFK ↔ Manhattan sedan transfer is listed at $170, which is below the sedan hourly floor because it is a one-way airport product rather than as-directed charter.
Port Authority figures for 2024 put 63.3 million passengers through John F. Kennedy International, 33.5 million through LaGuardia, and 48.9 million through Newark Liberty, with 145.9 million across the four commercial airports it reports. Those counts are why airport transfer pricing is listed separately from hourly charter. Source: Port Authority 2024 airport passenger release.
Hourly chauffeur rates are $120 to $240 with a 3-hour minimum
Hourly charter is the right product when the itinerary has more than one stop, an unknown end time, or a chauffeur who stays with you. The clock follows the vehicle class you reserve, not a generic "car service" label.
Executive Sedan
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
$120/hour
3 hour minimum · Estimated $360 for 3 hours
Luxury Sedan
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
$230/hour
3 hour minimum · Estimated $690 for 3 hours
Luxury SUV
Cadillac Escalade
$150/hour
3 hour minimum · Estimated $440 for 3 hours
Executive Van
Mercedes Sprinter
$240/hour
3 hour minimum · Estimated $710 for 3 hours
Hourly rates on this page are the published Manhattan charter floors. Outer-borough or suburban as-directed time can price differently on the quote.
Airport transfer flats are listed by airport, not by the hour
Use these figures when the trip is a one-way between Manhattan and JFK, LGA, EWR, Teterboro, or Westchester County Airport. For terminal notes and the same airports in long form, read the NYC airport transfer page.
| Route | Sedan | SUV | Sprinter |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK ↔ Manhattan | $170 | $160 | $700 |
| LGA ↔ Manhattan | $150 | $160 | $600 |
| EWR ↔ Manhattan | $170 | $160 | $700 |
| TEB ↔ Manhattan | $130 | $160 | $600 |
| HPN ↔ Manhattan | $130 | $165 | $650 |
Hourly charter versus airport flat, using the numbers on this page
A JFK ↔ Manhattan sedan at $170 is a different product from three hours of E-Class time at $360. If you land, ride to a Midtown hotel, and release the car, the airport table is the match. If you land, ride to an office, wait through a meeting, then continue to dinner, the hourly table is the match because the chauffeur stays on the clock.
The same split applies to SUVs. LGA ↔ Manhattan SUV is $160. Three hours of Escalade time is $440. Sprinter math is larger: LGA Manhattan Sprinter is $600, while three hours of Sprinter charter is $710. JFK and EWR Sprinter Manhattan flats are $700, still next to the $710 hourly floor.
Teterboro and Westchester County Airport are on the airport table because they are common private-aviation and Westchester gates, not because they are Port Authority commercial airports. TEB Manhattan sedan is $130. HPN Manhattan sedan is $130. Those figures do not convert into a promised drive time. Traffic on the Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, George Washington Bridge, Van Wyck Expressway, Grand Central Parkway, and I-95 changes the clock even when the published transfer price stays fixed.
Point-to-point rows use a plus sign because those trips vary by exact addresses. Manhattan ↔ Brooklyn sedan starts at $130+. Manhattan ↔ the Hamptons sedan starts at $350+. NYC ↔ Philadelphia sedan starts at $395+. Ask for a written quote when the drop-off is not a simple Manhattan airport curb.
Point-to-point starting prices
| Route | Sedan | SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan ↔ Brooklyn | $130+ | $160+ |
| Manhattan ↔ Westchester | $130+ | $165+ |
| Manhattan ↔ Greenwich, CT | $175+ | $225+ |
| Manhattan ↔ The Hamptons | $350+ | $450+ |
| NYC ↔ Philadelphia | $395+ | $495+ |
| NYC ↔ Atlantic City | $375+ | $475+ |
How a reserved chauffeur quote differs from an app ride
| Topic | Luxury Chauffeur Service NYC | On-demand rideshare |
|---|---|---|
| Price basis | Published hourly floors and airport flats on this page | Quote generated at request time and can move with demand |
| Minimum | 3 hours on hourly charter | Usually none beyond the trip fare |
| Vehicle class | E-Class, S-Class, Escalade, or Sprinter selected in advance | Class requested in the app, exact model not reserved here |
| Booking | Pre-reserved at /book or (929) 205-4788 | Typically requested when you are ready to leave |
| Airport product | Named JFK, LGA, EWR, TEB, and HPN Manhattan flats | Meter or upfront fare that is not published on this site |
This table does not invent a competitor dollar figure. Rideshare fares change by time of day, so the useful comparison is the booking model: a reserved vehicle class with a number you can read before you travel, versus a live app quote. For fleet capacity, see the fleet page. For service types, see chauffeur services.
Where these rates apply in New York
Hourly floors are published for Manhattan charter. Airport flats are Manhattan pairs. The company also lists service in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island including the Hamptons, Westchester, Connecticut including Greenwich, and New Jersey. A Brooklyn hotel to JFK is not the same row as Manhattan ↔ JFK. A Greenwich office to TEB is not the TEB ↔ Manhattan sedan line. Give both addresses on the reservation so the quote can follow the actual path.
Named city geography still matters even when the price is a flat. JFK sits in Queens next to the Van Wyck Expressway. LaGuardia sits on the Grand Central Parkway / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway approach. Newark Liberty is reached from Manhattan through the Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, or George Washington Bridge depending on the origin. Teterboro is in Bergen County. Westchester County Airport sits north of the city near White Plains. None of those facts set a guaranteed minute count on this page.
Event nights around Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, the Theater District, and large Midtown hotels can stretch loading time. That is a reason to reserve a vehicle class rather than hunt for a curb car after the curtain. It is not a hidden surcharge listed here. If a quote adds something beyond the tables, it should appear in writing before you pay.
What the published rates do and do not include
- Hourly floors: $120 sedan, $150 SUV, $230 S-Class, $240 Sprinter.
- Hourly minimum: 3 hours on every class above.
- Airport table: one-way Manhattan pairs for JFK, LGA, EWR, TEB, and HPN.
- Point-to-point rows: starting prices, marked with + where the exact address changes the figure.
- Gratuity is not included in the quoted rates.
How to book at these rates
- Open the reservation page or call (929) 205-4788.
- Give pickup and drop-off, date, local time, passenger count, and bags.
- Choose E-Class, S-Class, Escalade, or Sprinter using the vehicle list.
- Say whether the trip is an airport transfer, hourly charter, or point-to-point so the quote can follow the matching table.
- For airport work, include airline and flight number when you have them. Pickup notes live on the airports page.
Rates FAQ
What is the lowest hourly chauffeur rate in NYC on this site?
The Mercedes E-Class sedan is $120 per hour with a 3-hour minimum, so the lowest hourly booking is $360 before any extras listed on the quote.
How much is an S-Class chauffeur in New York?
The Mercedes S-Class is $230 per hour with a 3-hour minimum, which is a $690 hourly-charter floor for that vehicle.
How much is a Sprinter van chauffeur in NYC?
The Mercedes Sprinter is $240 per hour with a 3-hour minimum ($710). Published Sprinter airport flats to Manhattan start at $600 for LGA and TEB and $700 for JFK and EWR.
Is the JFK sedan rate lower than three hours of sedan charter?
Yes on the published numbers: JFK ↔ Manhattan sedan is $170, while three hours of E-Class charter is $360. Use the airport table for a one-way airport transfer and hourly charter when you need multiple stops or as-directed time.
Do the published rates include gratuity?
The hourly estimates include a gratuity component in the rate calculation. Check the final reservation breakdown before adding a tip; confirm tolls, parking, waiting and any other charges in the written quote.
Which vehicle should I book for a group of 8?
The Cadillac Escalade is listed for up to 6 passengers. Confirm the passenger and luggage configuration of the assigned Mercedes Sprinter. For 8 people, request the Sprinter on the booking page or by calling (929) 205-4788.
How do I get a firm price?
Use the reservation page at /book or call (929) 205-4788 with date, pickup and drop-off, passenger count, bags, and vehicle class. Airport flats and hourly floors on this page are the published starting figures.
Do you publish SUV airport rates for Manhattan?
Yes. SUV Manhattan airport figures on this page are $160 for JFK, LGA, EWR, and TEB, and $165 for HPN.
What is the Escalade three-hour floor?
Cadillac Escalade hourly is $150 with a 3-hour minimum, so $440. Use that when passenger count is up to 6 and the chauffeur is staying.
What is the E-Class three-hour floor?
Mercedes E-Class hourly is $120 with a 3-hour minimum, so $360. That is the lowest hourly booking on this site.
How much is Manhattan to the Hamptons?
The published starting prices are $350+ sedan and $450+ SUV. Exact Hamptons towns change the quote, which is why the row uses a plus sign.
How much is NYC to Philadelphia?
The published starting prices are $395+ sedan and $495+ SUV. Give both addresses for a firm figure.
How much is NYC to Atlantic City?
The published starting prices are $375+ sedan and $475+ SUV.
Is Greenwich priced as Westchester?
No. Manhattan ↔ Westchester starts at $130+ sedan / $165+ SUV. Manhattan ↔ Greenwich, CT starts at $175+ sedan / $225+ SUV.
Related pages on this site
- Luxury chauffeur service NYC home
- Airport, hourly, and corporate chauffeur services
- JFK, LGA, EWR, TEB, and HPN transfers
- E-Class, S-Class, Escalade, and Sprinter
- About Luxury Chauffeur Service NYC
- Booking and vehicle FAQ
- 2026 NYC chauffeur service shortlist
- 2026 luxury chauffeur planning article
- Contact and email
- Book a chauffeur
Reading each published row without guessing extras
JFK ↔ Manhattan sedan $170 is a one-way between Manhattan and John F. Kennedy International. It is not a Brooklyn, Queens hotel, or Hoboken price. SUV on that row is $160. Sprinter is $700. If you need the chauffeur after the hotel drop, the product changes to hourly at $120/$150/$230/$240 depending on class.
LGA ↔ Manhattan sedan $150 is the lowest commercial-airport sedan flat on the table. SUV $160 and Sprinter $600 sit next to it. LaGuardia is the closest commercial airport on the airports page, which is why the sedan number is lower than JFK and EWR, not because the trip is free of Grand Central Parkway delay.
EWR ↔ Manhattan sedan $170 matches the JFK sedan figure. SUV $160 and Sprinter $700 match JFK as well. The drive is still a Hudson River crossing. Use the Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, or George Washington Bridge based on the Manhattan pin, then confirm the terminal (A, B, or C) on the reservation.
TEB ↔ Manhattan sedan $130, SUV $160, Sprinter $600. HPN ↔ Manhattan sedan $130, SUV $165, Sprinter $650. Those two airports are not in the Port Authority 145.9 million commercial passenger total. They are on this table because New York chauffeur trips use Teterboro and Westchester County Airport. A Greenwich or White Plains address is not the Manhattan row.
Manhattan ↔ Brooklyn sedan starts at $130+ and SUV at $160+. Manhattan ↔ Westchester sedan $130+ / SUV $165+. Manhattan ↔ Greenwich sedan $175+ / SUV $225+. Manhattan ↔ the Hamptons sedan $350+ / SUV $450+. NYC ↔ Philadelphia sedan $395+ / SUV $495+. NYC ↔ Atlantic City sedan $375+ / SUV $475+. The plus sign is the honest part of those rows: street, wait, and return path can move the quote.
A three-hour E-Class charter is $360. That is the right number when the itinerary is Midtown to a Brooklyn lunch to a Hudson Yards office. It is the wrong number when the only job is LGA to a Midtown hotel. Mixing the two products on purpose is how people overpay. Mixing them by accident is how people under-spec a Sprinter. Say the product name on the booking form.
Event nights around Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, and the Theater District do not add a published surcharge on this table. They do change loading time. If a quote adds parking, waiting, or a vehicle larger than the class you named, that line should appear in writing. Gratuity is not in the quoted rates.
Outer-borough and suburban as-directed time can price off the Manhattan hourly floor. A Park Slope day, a White Plains roadshow, or a Greenwich circuit should be quoted from the actual pins. The $120 / $150 / $230 / $240 figures are the published Manhattan charter floors, not a promise that every New Jersey or Hamptons hour costs the same.
Request a quote at the published floors
Sedan from $120/hr, SUV $150/hr, S-Class $230/hr, Sprinter $240/hr, 3-hour minimum. Call (929) 205-4788.
Book nowThree-hour floors versus one-way flats, one more time
E-Class three-hour floor $360. Escalade $440. S-Class $690. Sprinter $710. JFK Manhattan sedan $170. LGA Manhattan sedan $150. EWR Manhattan sedan $170. TEB Manhattan sedan $130. HPN Manhattan sedan $130. If the itinerary is one drop and a release, use the smaller airport number. If the itinerary keeps the car, use the three-hour floor.
Sprinter airport Manhattan rows ($600 LGA/TEB, $650 HPN, $700 JFK/EWR) sit next to the $710 hourly floor. That is why a Sprinter airport one-way is still usually a lower published figure than keeping the van. The gap closes if you add a wait.
SUV versus sedan on the airport table is a capacity choice, not a hidden markdown. JFK Manhattan sedan is $170 and SUV is $160. LGA Manhattan sedan is $150 and SUV is $160. EWR Manhattan sedan is $170 and SUV is $160. TEB Manhattan sedan is $130 and SUV is $160. HPN Manhattan sedan is $130 and SUV is $165. Book SUV when passenger or bag count exceeds the sedan listing of 3/3.
Hourly Escalade is $150 with a $440 three-hour floor. That is the right number when four to six people keep the car. It is the wrong number for a one-way LGA Manhattan drop, which is $160 SUV on the airport table. Same rule for Sprinter: $240/hr and $710 for three hours versus $600-$700 Manhattan airport rows.
Point-to-point plus signs stay honest. Manhattan ↔ Brooklyn sedan $130+ / SUV $160+. Manhattan ↔ Westchester sedan $130+ / SUV $165+. Manhattan ↔ Greenwich sedan $175+ / SUV $225+. Manhattan ↔ the Hamptons sedan $350+ / SUV $450+. NYC ↔ Philadelphia sedan $395+ / SUV $495+. NYC ↔ Atlantic City sedan $375+ / SUV $475+. A Montauk house is not a Southampton inn.
Gratuity is not included. Cancellation terms belong on the written quote. NYC for-hire passenger rights: TLC passenger bill of rights. Book at /book or (929) 205-4788.