NYC Car Service

Can anyone advise me as to a good car service to use in NYC for the airport runs?

When I lived in NYC we used Carmel: 212-666-6666
http://www.carmellimo.com/

We always just did the regular car, the cheapest one. They use Lincoln Town Cars, which is pretty common amongst NYC car services. Usually the car was nice/relatively new, but occasionally it was a bit older or slightly more beat-up. We never cared b/c it was relatively cheap, but everyone has their own opinions on what is important to them, so I figured I would give you the heads up.

Also - what we did for airport p/u's was to reserve ahead, and then they would have us call when we had collected our bags/gone through customs (if it was an int'l flight), etc. Then they would tell us where to stand and the car would arrive generally in about 5-10 minutes. I believe you can also have them waiting for you in ther terminal with a sign, but then you will be charged waiting time, which can really add up if it takes a long time for your bags to come out or for you to get through immigration.

Another popular one that probably operates in a similar fashion is 212-777-7777. I can't remember the name of the company, just that it was all 7's.

Hope this helps!

[Neil]

I would just email your hotel's concierge and ask them to book one on your behalf. Usually the hotels have a discounted rate with a certain firm which will be cheaper then you booking direct. Personally however I would use a cab from the airport to Manhattan and then a car back to the airport.

I've used http://www.manhattanlimo.com who were pretty reliable and not too expensive.

Miopyk[8D]

Originally posted by Neil
I would just email your hotel's concierge and ask them to book one on your behalf. Usually the hotels have a discounted rate with a certain firm which will be cheaper then you booking direct. Personally however I would use a cab from the airport to Manhattan and then a car back to the airport.

The Casablanca phoned me to offer me their 'discounted' car service @ $105 from EWR, how hard did I laugh before declining their offer? [:p]

I booked lincolnlimo for $65 all in and that was a meet & greet too.

I ended up using the helicopter service when I had to be back at JFK on the Friday afternoon, that was well worth it [y] http://www.flyush.com I was travelling solo and it came in at about £63.00 which with me avoiding the Friday afternoon rush I was delighted with, got some nice views of Manhattan too

[mcmbenjamin]

Originally posted by daywalker

I ended up using the helicopter service when I had to be back at JFK on the Friday afternoon, that was well worth it [y] http://www.flyush.com I was travelling solo and it came in at about £63.00 which with me avoiding the Friday afternoon rush I was delighted with, got some nice views of Manhattan too

The helicopter is the best and coolest way! They offer deals of about $99 each way at the moment.

Also a big spread in Airliners Magazine at the moment (maybe another mag about airlines, read it at the bookstore)

Originally posted by stars
Another popular one that probably operates in a similar fashion is 212-777-7777. I can't remember the name of the company, just that it was all 7's.

That'll be Dial 7 Car & Limo Service.

FM

loving the helicoptor idea... and the heliport's not too far from The London where I'm staying.. thanks for all the tips

Originally posted by FamilyMan

Originally posted by stars
Another popular one that probably operates in a similar fashion is 212-777-7777. I can't remember the name of the company, just that it was all 7's.

That'll be Dial 7 Car & Limo Service.

FM

hmmm...seems I shouldn't have forgotten that name! [:I]

Originally posted by mediamonkey
loving the helicoptor idea... and the heliport's not too far from The London where I'm staying.. thanks for all the tips

Just do it, it's bloody great

I've used Boston Coach from JFK and LGA a couple of times and have always been very impressed with their service. The first time I offered the guy a tip (even though it is included in the price it is the American way after all!) and he refused saying citing company policy!

They're a pretty widespread outfit but do a lot of NYC work.