Prom · Graduation
Prom & Graduation Car Service NYC
Sedans and SUVs from $110/hr for prom groups and graduation families; the Suburban and Escalade ESV each seat 6.
Quick answer
Chauffeur Service NYC drives prom groups and graduation families in sedans and SUVs from $110/hr (3-hour minimum, $330; Sprinters quote on request). The Suburban and the Escalade ESV each seat 6. The Executive Sprinter seats 13 (quote only), and groups above 13 travel in multiple vehicles. Every vehicle is TLC licensed and commercial-plated. Prom rides are booked and paid for by a parent or adult guardian.
Rates
Prom and graduation car service rates
| Vehicle | Passengers / bags | Hourly (3-hour minimum) | 3-hour minimum total | 5-hour block |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | 2 / 2 | $110/hr | $330 | $550 |
| Executive SUV (Chevrolet Suburban) | 6 / 6 | $130/hr | $390 | $650 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 6 / 6 | $150/hr | $450 | $750 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series | 3 / 2 | $180/hr | $540 | $900 |
| 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 service includes tolls and unlimited stops: house, photos, venue, after-event. Gratuity is not included. For the Sprinter, call (888) 883-8180 or request a quote online.
Group Size
Which vehicle fits a prom group?
Match the vehicle to your headcount. A couple fits the Executive Sedan or S-Class. A group of up to 6 fits one Suburban or Escalade ESV. A group of 7 to 13 fits one Executive Sprinter (quote only). A group of 14 or more books multiple vehicles that arrive together. Our fleet is sedans, SUVs and Sprinters, which suits groups that want a premium car without a stretch limousine.
Safety
What does New York State require for limousine safety?
The law Governor Cuomo signed in August 2020 requires every motor vehicle passenger over the age of 16 to wear a seat belt, effective November 1, 2020; younger riders were already covered by earlier law. Taxi and livery passengers are covered by law as well. For stretch limousines, defined by the state as altered vehicles seating nine or more including the driver, operators must give a pre-trip safety briefing on exits, fire extinguishers and window-break tools. The vehicles carry NYSDOT inspection stickers. NYSDOT runs a “Safe Limo” lookup of operator inspection results and a complaint line at 833-727-0901. Parents can check any limousine company there before booking.
Graduations
When are the big 2027 graduations?
Major NYC commencements in 2027 are set:
| School | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| NYU, 194th All-University Commencement | Thursday, May 13, 2027 | Yankee Stadium |
| Columbia University Commencement | Wednesday, May 19, 2027 | Low Plaza, Morningside campus |
| Fordham, 182nd University Commencement | Saturday, May 22, 2027 | Venue to be announced; 2026 was Edwards Parade, Rose Hill |
At Yankee Stadium in 2026, guests entered at Gate 2 (Jerome Avenue and East 164th Street) or Gate 6 (East 161st Street and River Avenue). Graduates used Gates 4 and 8. NYU’s guidance is to drop off guests who use a wheelchair or cannot walk far before parking. Your chauffeur does exactly that, then holds the car nearby. Columbia closes its campus to the general public during ceremonies, so we drop at the campus gates on Broadway or Amsterdam Avenue. Ceremonies also run at Radio City Music Hall and Madison Square Garden. See Radio City Music Hall car service and Madison Square Garden car service.
Graduation Day
Hourly or one-way for graduation day?
Hourly is the right call for graduation day. One booking covers the hotel pickup, the ceremony drop, the post-ceremony photos and the family lunch with unlimited stops. A 5-hour Escalade ESV day is $750, tolls included. Flying-in family members landing at JFK ride to Midtown from $174.61, with flight tracking and 60 minutes of free domestic wait.
Compare
Prom car vs. stretch limo vs. app ride
| Chauffeur Service NYC | Stretch limousine | App ride | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group of 6 | One Suburban or Escalade ESV | One vehicle | Two cars |
| State oversight | TLC licensed, commercial-plated | NYSDOT altered-vehicle inspections | Varies |
| Stops | Unlimited within booked hours | Per contract | New request each stop |
Booking
How booking works
A parent or adult guardian books at Book online or calls (888) 883-8180 once the venue and date are set.
Give us your headcount, pickup address, photo stop and venue.
The parent or guardian who booked receives the confirmation and the chauffeur’s name.
The car arrives at the house for photos and stays for the booked hours.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
How much is a prom car in NYC?
A 3-hour Executive Sedan is $330. A 5-hour Suburban is $650 and a 5-hour Escalade ESV is $750, all with tolls included.
How many students fit in one car?
The Suburban or Escalade ESV seats 6. The Executive Sprinter seats 13 and is quote only.
What if our group is 15?
Groups above 13 travel in multiple vehicles that we dispatch together.
Who books a prom ride?
A parent or adult guardian books and pays for every prom ride.
Is alcohol allowed?
No. Prom riders are under 21, so prom rides are alcohol-free, and the ride ends if alcohol is found.
Does a chaperone need to ride along?
Chaperones are welcome but not required.
When is NYU’s 2027 commencement?
Thursday, May 13, 2027, at Yankee Stadium.
Do your passengers wear seat belts?
Yes. New York law requires seat belts for passengers over 16 under the 2020 law, and younger riders were already covered by earlier law.
What is your cancellation policy?
Prom and graduation rides are event bookings: cancel 48 hours or more before pickup for a full refund. Inside 48 hours, refunds are at the company’s discretion. A no-show is charged in full.
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