TLC licensed · Company-owned fleet
About Chauffeur Service NYC
A TLC-licensed chauffeur company with a company-owned fleet and 24/7 dispatch, serving all five boroughs and the tri-state area.
Quick answer
Chauffeur Service NYC is a TLC-licensed New York City chauffeur company with a company-owned fleet. Hourly service starts at $110/hr with a 3-hour minimum. JFK to Midtown starts at $174.61 all-in in an Executive Sedan. Transfer fares include tolls and congestion surcharges. Airport pickups include real-time flight tracking, and dispatch answers 24/7 at (888) 883-8180.
Company
Company facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Chauffeur Service NYC |
| Licensing | NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) licensed |
| Fleet | Company-owned |
| Service area | Serving all five boroughs and the tri-state area |
| Dispatch and booking | 24/7 by phone at (888) 883-8180, by email at info@chauffeurservicenyc.com, or online at Book online |
| Roadshows | Dedicated roadshow coordinator, available as a separate charge on the quote |
| Airport pickups | Real-time flight tracking |
Rates
Fleet and published rates
| Vehicle class | Passengers / bags | Hourly rate (3-hour minimum) | JFK to Midtown transfer (all-in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | 2 / 2 | $110/hr | From $174.61 |
| Executive SUV (Chevrolet Suburban) | 6 / 6 | $130/hr | From $202.53 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 6 / 6 | $150/hr | From $236.49 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series | 3 / 2 | $180/hr | From $306.30 |
| Executive Sprinter | 13 / 14 | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Jet Sprinter | 10 / 10 | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Mercedes-Maybach | 2 / 2 | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Rolls-Royce | 3 / 3 | Quote on request | Quote on request |
Transfer fares include tolls and congestion surcharges. Taxes and fees are included in the fare; gratuity is not included and is added by the client. See every class on the fleet overview and every fare in the rate book.
TLC Licensing
What does “TLC licensed” mean for a chauffeur company?
In New York City, every for-hire trip must be arranged through a TLC-licensed base, using a TLC-licensed driver and a TLC-licensed vehicle. TLC rules bar for-hire vehicle owners from carrying passengers other than by prearrangement with a base, so a chauffeured car cannot take street hails. The TLC also sets minimum insurance coverage for every licensed for-hire vehicle. You can check a base with the TLC before you ride.
Do you own your cars?
Yes. Chauffeur Service NYC operates a company-owned fleet. A dedicated roadshow coordinator, available as a separate charge on the quote, handles roadshow travel. The Executive Sprinter, Jet Sprinter, Mercedes-Maybach and Rolls-Royce are available by quote on request.
Airports
How do you handle airport pickups?
Airport pickups include real-time flight tracking, and free waiting time starts at landing: 60 minutes for domestic arrivals and 90 minutes for international arrivals. Flight delays do not use up that waiting time. Curbside pickup is included. Inside-terminal meet and greet with a name sign costs $25. Child seats cost $25 each in SUVs and Sprinters, with up to 2 per booking. Read the wait time policy, the flight delay policy and the meet and greet details.
Roadshows
Who runs roadshows and multi-stop days?
A dedicated roadshow coordinator is available as a separate charge on the quote. Hourly rates start at $110/hr with a 3-hour minimum, and hourly service includes unlimited stops within the booked hours. See roadshow transportation and corporate accounts.
Outside New York
Do you drive outside New York?
Yes. Executive Sedan fares from Midtown start at $153.94 to LaGuardia, $173.82 to Newark, $163.54 to Teterboro, $213.39 to Westchester HPN, $208.42 to Greenwich CT, $503.74 to the Hamptons/East Hampton, $144.21 to New Jersey, $490.08 to Philadelphia, $996.99 to Boston and $1,072.77 to Washington DC. Transfer fares include tolls and congestion surcharges. Details are on the city-to-city car service page.
Public Fees
Which public fees can apply to a NYC car trip?
Four public charges commonly apply to chauffeured trips in 2026:
- MTA congestion charge: $0.75 per trip for black cars that enter, leave, stay within or pass through Manhattan at or below 60th Street.
- New York State congestion surcharge: $2.75 per for-hire trip in Manhattan south of 96th Street.
- Port Authority access fee: $3.50 per for-hire pickup or drop-off at JFK and LaGuardia.
- MTA bridge and tunnel tolls: $7.46 with a New York-issued E-ZPass at the Queens-Midtown Tunnel and the RFK Bridge ($12.03 Tolls by Mail), per MTA rates effective January 4, 2026.
Published transfer fares include tolls and congestion surcharges. Taxes and fees are included in the fare; gratuity is not included and is added by the client. Read the NYC congestion pricing guide.
Booking
How booking works
Get an instant quote at Book online, or call (888) 883-8180.
Choose a vehicle class and add extras, including meet and greet for $25 or child seats for $25 each in SUVs and Sprinters.
Airport pickups include real-time flight tracking.
Dispatch and booking are available 24/7. A reservation is confirmed once we accept it in writing, by email or through our booking system, and your chauffeur’s details and trip updates are texted to the phone number given for the trip.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
Is Chauffeur Service NYC TLC licensed?
Yes. Chauffeur Service NYC is licensed by the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission.
Where is your office?
We do not publish a street address. Chauffeur Service NYC serves all five boroughs and the tri-state area, with 24/7 dispatch by phone, email and online booking.
What is your lowest hourly rate?
The Executive Sedan is $110/hr with a 3-hour minimum, making the minimum booking $330. The Chevrolet Suburban is $130/hr, the Cadillac Escalade ESV is $150/hr, and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series is $180/hr.
How much does it cost to hire a chauffeur in NYC?
Hourly rates start at $110 for an Executive Sedan, with a 3-hour minimum. The Chevrolet Suburban is $130/hr, the Cadillac Escalade ESV is $150/hr, and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series is $180/hr. JFK to Midtown transfers start at $174.61 in an Executive Sedan, with tolls and congestion surcharges included.
Is a chauffeur cheaper than Uber?
We do not publish an Uber price comparison. Our Executive Sedan is $110/hr with a 3-hour minimum, and a JFK-to-Midtown Executive Sedan transfer starts at $174.61, including tolls and congestion surcharges.
How much does it cost to hire a chauffeur for a day?
Hourly service starts at $110/hr for an Executive Sedan, $130/hr for a Chevrolet Suburban, $150/hr for a Cadillac Escalade ESV and $180/hr for a Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series. The minimum booking is 3 hours, and hourly service includes unlimited stops within the booked hours.
How much does it cost for a personal chauffeur?
Hourly chauffeur service starts at $110/hr for an Executive Sedan, with a 3-hour minimum. Rates for the Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade ESV and Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series are $130, $150 and $180 per hour, respectively.
How much free waiting do I get at the airport?
Domestic arrivals include 60 minutes of free waiting and international arrivals include 90 minutes, counted from landing. Flight delays do not reduce that time.
Can I book a Sprinter, Maybach or Rolls-Royce?
Yes. The Executive Sprinter, Jet Sprinter, Mercedes-Maybach and Rolls-Royce are available by quote on request. Call (888) 883-8180 or request a quote online.
Do chauffeurs carry child seats?
Yes, on request. Each seat costs $25, in SUVs and Sprinters only, with up to 2 per booking. See the child seat policy.
Can I book for someone else?
Assistants and other bookers can reserve rides for a passenger; provide the passenger’s name and mobile number and the itinerary, and add the booker’s contact details in the notes. See our page for executive assistants.
How do I contact dispatch?
Call (888) 883-8180 or email info@chauffeurservicenyc.com any time. More options are on the contact page.
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