JFK to Manhattan
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I heard you can get a limo company for the same price as a cab, (and you'll actually get some legroom as opposed to being in a Crap Vic... might be worth checking out... I've done the Subway once- at night- it was about as much fun as a kick in the head (with the threat you might actually get one)...
chazola said:
I heard you can get a limo company for the same price as a cab, might be worth checking out... I've done the Subway once- at night- it was about as much fun as a kick in the head (with the threat you might actually get one)...
Yep. I normally pay $50 (I believe that's the hourly rate), plus tip of course. It's worth the small amount extra for not sitting in a grotty old crown vic. Normally get an Escalade or Lincoln Town car and a friendly driver. Edited by Stu R on Monday 26th September 18:49
t though they may be. Now they're out of production it'll only be a couple of years before they're replaced with Nissan vans. 
+111111 for all the suggestions to get a limo.
After a long haul flight and half an hour at immigration you will experience deep joy exiting arrivals and seeing a man holding a card with your name on it and who then takes your bags and drives you to your hotel door in a luxury limo.
Cost me $75 + $10 tip last time I was in NY with
http://nyclimousine.com/
and worth every cent.
Book before you leave and they'll be waiting for you. Free waiting time of 45 minutes after you land.
After a long haul flight and half an hour at immigration you will experience deep joy exiting arrivals and seeing a man holding a card with your name on it and who then takes your bags and drives you to your hotel door in a luxury limo.
Cost me $75 + $10 tip last time I was in NY with
http://nyclimousine.com/
and worth every cent.
Book before you leave and they'll be waiting for you. Free waiting time of 45 minutes after you land.
Nothing to add really except that if you contact your hotel and ask them for a price for a car service they should be able to get you a better rate with one of the providers they use. for the going rate for pick up only the driver met us in the terminal and carried our bags.
Subway is very good but a bit of an arse when you've got bulky cases.
Subway is very good but a bit of an arse when you've got bulky cases.
jamoor said:
I used http://www.supershuttle.com/, no complaints.
yep I have used them too, good ride and cheap compared to a cab. Crafty_ said:
Worth noting that whilst the fee from JFK is fixed by law the return journey is not, so I don't know how much they charge ?
Flat $45 rate applies to and from JFK.Worth noting that depending on time of day/nite its often cheaper on the meter. Regardless of flat fare or metered, the taxi rider has the right to dictate the route. To avoid tolls just say 'take the bridge please' or similar, which should bring it to a nice round $50 with tip.
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