Met Gala · May 3, 2027
Met Gala Car Service
Cadillac Escalade ESV at $150/hr or Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series at $180/hr for Monday, May 3, 2027.
Quick answer
Chauffeur Service NYC provides Met Gala car service for guests, talent, designers and glam teams on Monday, May 3, 2027, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Book the Cadillac Escalade ESV at $150/hr or the Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series at $180/hr (3-hour minimum; book a longer block to keep the car all evening), with routing around the Fifth Avenue closures.
Rates
Met Gala car service rates
| Vehicle | Passengers / bags | Hourly (3-hour minimum) | JFK ↔ Midtown | Upper East Side → JFK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | 2 / 2 | $110/hr | From $174.61 | $178.69 |
| Executive SUV (Chevrolet Suburban) | 6 / 6 | $130/hr | From $202.53 | $207.43 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 6 / 6 | $150/hr | From $236.49 | $241.80 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series | 3 / 2 | $180/hr | From $306.30 | $313.65 |
| 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. Quote on request: call (888) 883-8180 or request a quote online. Hourly service includes tolls and unlimited stops, and parking is included in most cases; any parking fees are listed on your quote. Gratuity is not included.
Dates
When is the 2027 Met Gala?
The 2027 Met Gala, formally the Costume Institute Benefit, takes place on Monday, May 3, 2027, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Met announced the date on November 5, 2026, alongside the spring exhibition “extraORDINARY: Fashion and the Poetics of the Everyday.” The exhibition opens to the public on May 9, 2027, and runs through January 9, 2028. The Met Fifth Avenue is at 1000 Fifth Avenue on the Upper East Side.
Closures
Which streets close for the Met Gala?
The NYPD closes Fifth Avenue next to the museum for the Met Gala. In 2023 the official closure was Fifth Avenue from 79th to 86th Street, plus 86th Street between Central Park West and Fifth Avenue. In 2026, city closures listed by news reports covered:
- Fifth Avenue from 79th to 85th Street
- the 79th Street and 86th Street transverses
- Central Park West from 84th to 86th Street
Our chauffeurs approach on Madison and Park Avenues and use the cross streets the NYPD keeps open that night.
Arrival
How does Met Gala arrival work?
Your invitation sets your arrival time and entrance, and our chauffeur delivers you to the drop-off point the event’s arrival team designates. A car reservation does not grant access to the carpet or the closed blocks, so send dispatch the arrival instructions from your invitation. The chauffeur stages close by on an open avenue and returns for you at the departure point when you text. Most guests book hourly from the hotel or dressing location through the after-party.
Hourly
Hourly or transfer for gala night?
Book hourly: gala night runs from the dressing location to the museum, then to after-parties and back, and an hourly car stays with you the whole night. A 6-hour Cadillac Escalade ESV booking is 6 hours at $150/hr. A 6-hour Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series booking is 6 hours at $180/hr. Tolls and unlimited stops are included in both. Mercedes-Maybach and Rolls-Royce are quote on request. Glam teams of up to 13 ride in the Executive Sprinter, also quote on request.
When should I leave the hotel?
Leave your hotel 30 to 45 minutes before your assigned arrival time. Fifth Avenue is closed beside the museum, and the Madison Avenue approach is crowded on gala night. Guests at Upper East Side hotels such as The Mark, The Carlyle, The Lowell and The Pierre have the shortest drive. Book the return for the scheduled end, and keep the car on hourly for the after-party.
Local Facts
Met Gala local facts
- 2027 date. The Costume Institute Benefit takes place on Monday, May 3, 2027.
- 2027 exhibition. “extraORDINARY: Fashion and the Poetics of the Everyday” runs May 9, 2027 through January 9, 2028.
- Venue. The Met Fifth Avenue, 1000 Fifth Avenue.
- Official 2023 NYPD closure: Fifth Avenue between 86th and 79th Streets, and 86th Street between Central Park West and Fifth Avenue, at the discretion of the NYPD.
- 2025 closures (NYC DOT, via news reports): Fifth Avenue between 79th and 85th Streets, and 86th Street between Central Park West and Fifth Avenue.
- Routing. Our vehicles are commercial-plated and use Madison, Park and Lexington Avenues and the open cross streets. They never use the FDR Drive.
- Area guide: Upper East Side.
Compare
Met Gala car options compared
| Chauffeur Service NYC hourly | Yellow taxi | |
|---|---|---|
| Car stays with you all night | Yes | No |
| Gown-friendly rear space | Escalade ESV, S-Class / 7 Series | Standard taxi |
| Booked in advance for a named guest | Yes | No |
| Glam team in one vehicle | Sprinter, quote on request | No |
| Tolls in the price | Included | Added on top |
Booking
How booking works
Send the pickup address, arrival time and after-party plans to (888) 883-8180, or book at Book online.
Choose the vehicle class and the hours.
Share the arrival instructions from your invitation.
The chauffeur’s details arrive before pickup. Dispatch is live 24/7 on gala night.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
When is the Met Gala 2027?
Monday, May 3, 2027, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Do you add a Met Gala surcharge?
No. There is no event pricing: hourly rates and fares stay the same. Major event days, including the Met Gala, keep the 3-hour hourly minimum; book a longer block to keep the car for the whole evening.
Can my chauffeur wait during the gala?
Yes. On hourly bookings the chauffeur stages nearby for the full booked time.
Which vehicle is best for a gown?
The Cadillac Escalade ESV or the Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series. The Mercedes-Maybach and the Rolls-Royce are quote on request.
Can you move stylists and glam teams?
Yes. The Executive Sprinter seats 13 and is quote on request.
Can you meet talent flying in?
Yes. We meet guests at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark, with a $25 inside-terminal name sign, and offer planeside pickup at Teterboro.
Is gratuity included?
No. Fares include taxes, fees, tolls and congestion surcharges, and gratuity is added by the client.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel 24 hours or more before pickup for a full refund (48 hours for group, event and multi-leg bookings). Under 24 hours, refunds are at the company’s discretion, and a no-show is charged in full.
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Book Met Gala car service
Call (888) 883-8180 or book at Book online. See Event transportation NYC, The Met Museum car service, New York Fashion Week car service and Cadillac Escalade ESV.