Holiday Lights · NYC
Holiday Lights Tour Car Service NYC
Private holiday lights tours by the hour from $110/hr: the Rockefeller Center tree, the Fifth Avenue windows and Dyker Heights.
Quick answer
Chauffeur Service NYC runs private holiday lights tours by the hour from $110/hr, with unlimited stops and tolls included. A 4-hour evening covers the Rockefeller Center tree (lit December 2, 2026), the Fifth Avenue windows and Dyker Heights in Brooklyn, with no subway transfers or parking hunts.
Rates
Holiday lights tour rates
| Vehicle | Passengers / bags | Hourly (3-hour minimum) | 4-hour tour | JFK ↔ Midtown (from) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | 2 / 2 | $110/hr ($330 minimum) | $440 | From $174.61 |
| Executive SUV (Chevrolet Suburban) | 6 / 6 | $130/hr ($390 minimum) | $520 | From $202.53 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 6 / 6 | $150/hr ($450 minimum) | $600 | From $236.49 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series | 3 / 2 | $180/hr ($540 minimum) | $720 | From $306.30 |
| Executive Sprinter | 13 / 14 | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Jet Sprinter | 10 / 10 | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Mercedes-Maybach | 2 / 2 | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Rolls-Royce | 3 / 3 | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request |
Fares are all-in and priced by distance; enter your exact addresses at Book online for an instant quote.
Hourly prices include tolls and unlimited stops. Parking is included in most cases; any parking fees are listed on your quote. Gratuity is not included.
Tree Lighting
When is the 2026 Rockefeller Center tree lighting?
The 2026 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting is Wednesday, December 2, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. According to Rockefeller Center, this year’s tree is a 76-foot Norway spruce from West Edmeston, New York, with more than 50,000 multicolored LED lights beneath its Swarovski star. Rebecca Decker donated the tree, and it stays on view through January 9, 2027. The ceremony is free and has no public tickets, and the area closest to the tree is reserved for invited guests and the broadcast. On lighting night, plan your car around the crowds: we drop on Sixth Avenue or Madison Avenue and keep the car off the closed blocks. After December 2, the tree is lit daily and makes an easy first stop on any tour night.
Dyker Heights
When are the Dyker Heights lights on?
The Dyker Heights lights switch on Friday, November 27, 2026, the night after Thanksgiving, and run through the end of December. Every main house is lit by December 1. The core blocks are 83rd to 86th Streets between 11th and 13th Avenues, and 2026 marks the displays’ 40th year. Displays light up at dusk, about 4:30 p.m. in December, and crowds peak around 7:00 p.m. The NYPD manages traffic on peak nights, and cars cannot stop in the street. Your chauffeur drops you at the edge of the blocks and meets you at a set corner after your walk. From Manhattan, our route is the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel and the Gowanus Expressway, highways only, never the Belt. The drive is a typical 35–45 minutes in early evening and a typical 60–90 minutes on December weekends. Times vary with traffic; your chauffeur tracks it live.
Itinerary
What does a 4-hour holiday lights itinerary look like?
A 4-hour Suburban tour is $520, and it covers Midtown and Brooklyn in one evening:
| Time | Stop | Typical drive to next stop |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30 p.m. | Hotel pickup | 10–15 min |
| 4:45 p.m. | Rockefeller Center tree, Fifth Avenue windows (walk) | 35–45 min |
| 6:00 p.m. | Dyker Heights, 83rd–86th Streets (walk) | 25–35 min |
| 7:30 p.m. | DUMBO skyline stop or dinner | 20–30 min |
| 8:30 p.m. | Return to hotel | — |
Start at 4:30 p.m. to beat the 7:00 p.m. Dyker Heights peak. Add hours for dinner. Book a Sprinter for groups of 7 to 13 (quote only).
Compare
Holiday lights by car vs. bus tour vs. subway
| Chauffeur Service NYC | Group bus tour | MTA subway | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Your start time, your stops | Fixed departure, shared group | Your own route planning |
| Door to door | Yes, from your hotel | Meeting point | No |
| Dyker Heights travel | 35–45 minutes typical | Part of a 3.5–4 hour tour | About 60 minutes from Midtown |
| Kids | Child seats $25 each in SUVs and Sprinters | Shared seating | Stairs and transfers |
Local Facts
Local facts: NYC holiday lights
- Rockefeller Center tree lighting: Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 7:00–10:00 p.m. The tree arrived November 7.
- Dyker Heights: from Friday, November 27, 2026, with the core display on 83rd–86th Streets between 11th and 13th Avenues.
- Dyker Heights is a residential neighborhood. Cars cannot stop in the street, so drop-offs happen at the block edges.
- Fifth Avenue’s holiday windows sit within walking distance of the tree. Park the car once and walk the windows.
Booking
How booking works
Pick your night and book at Book online, or call (888) 883-8180.
Choose a vehicle by group size: sedan for 2, Suburban or Escalade for 6.
Send your stop list or use our itinerary above.
Your chauffeur handles drops and pickups at each block edge.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
How much is a private holiday lights tour in NYC?
A 4-hour Executive Sedan tour is $440, and a 4-hour Suburban tour is $520. Tolls and unlimited stops are included.
When is the Rockefeller tree lighting in 2026?
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
When do the Dyker Heights lights start?
Friday, November 27, 2026, the night after Thanksgiving.
Can we drive slowly past the Dyker Heights houses?
No. Cars cannot stop in the street during NYPD-managed peak nights, so we drop you to walk the blocks.
How many people fit?
The Suburban and the Escalade ESV each seat 6. The Executive Sprinter seats 13 and is quote only.
Do you have child seats?
Yes. Child seats are $25 each in SUVs and Sprinters, with up to 2 per booking.
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