UNGA 82 · September 2027
UNGA Car Service NYC
Hourly chauffeurs from $110/hr for UNGA 82; the general debate opens Tuesday, September 21, 2027.
Quick answer
Chauffeur Service NYC runs UNGA car service for delegations, missions and executives during the 82nd UN General Assembly. The session opens Tuesday, September 7, 2027, and the general debate opens Tuesday, September 21, 2027. Hourly chauffeurs start at $110/hr (3-hour minimum; book a longer block for a full day of meetings), and JFK to Midtown starts at $174.61 all-in.
Rates
UNGA car service rates
| Vehicle | Passengers / bags | Hourly (3-hour minimum) | JFK ↔ Midtown | Midtown → Teterboro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | 2 / 2 | $110/hr | From $174.61 | $163.54 |
| Executive SUV (Chevrolet Suburban) | 6 / 6 | $130/hr | From $202.53 | $189.24 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 6 / 6 | $150/hr | From $236.49 | $222.10 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series | 3 / 2 | $180/hr | From $306.30 | $286.37 |
| 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 UNGA 2027?
The 82nd session of the UN General Assembly opens on Tuesday, September 7, 2027, and its general debate opens on Tuesday, September 21, 2027, at UN Headquarters in New York. Under General Assembly resolution 75/325, the general debate runs without interruption over nine working days. High-level week brings heads of state and government, ministers and their delegations to Midtown East. Hotel blocks, meetings at missions and side events spread across Manhattan for the whole week.
Closures
Which streets close during UNGA?
In 2026, First Avenue closed from 41st Street to 48th Street, and 44th to 47th Streets closed between First and Second Avenues. 42nd Street also closed between First and Second Avenues. The NYPD kept these restrictions in force daily until about 9 p.m. NYC DOT declared Gridlock Alert Days for the weekdays of high-level week. Expect the same core perimeter in 2027. We plan every pickup and drop-off outside the closed blocks and use the NYPD’s published closures for that week.
Hourly
Should I book hourly or a transfer for UNGA week?
Book hourly. Motorcade holds and checkpoints make point-to-point timing unreliable on the East Side, and an hourly car stays with you between meetings. A 3-hour Escalade ESV booking costs $450. A full day of bilateral meetings, side events and receptions fits full-day chauffeur service. Use transfers for the arrival and departure legs: JFK to Midtown starts at $174.61, and Midtown to Teterboro is $163.54.
Drop-Off
Where will the chauffeur drop me near the UN?
The chauffeur drops you at the nearest open corner outside the closed perimeter, on Second Avenue or further west, and you walk to the security checkpoint. Vehicles without official credentials do not enter the closed blocks. A car reservation is not a UN access pass. Send dispatch your meeting address and the entrance printed on your credentials. For mission and consulate programs, see diplomatic consulate UNGA and diplomatic & UN chauffeur.
When should delegations arrive and depart?
Arrive in New York before the session’s high-level week opens, and schedule East Side meetings early in the morning or after the 9 p.m. reopening. Leave buffer time before every UN appointment, because motorcade holds stop cross-town traffic without notice. Book departures to JFK, Newark or Teterboro outside the main session hours. For private aircraft, we provide planeside pickup and drop-off at the aircraft at Teterboro and every FBO, coordinated with the FBO.
Local Facts
UNGA local facts
- Next edition. UNGA 82 opens on Tuesday, September 7, 2027, and the general debate opens on Tuesday, September 21, 2027. The session runs to September 2028.
- Last edition. The 2026 general debate ran September 22-26 and September 28 at UN Headquarters.
2026 closures announced by the NYPD Commissioner:
- First Avenue, 41st to 48th Streets
- 44th to 47th Streets between First and Second Avenues
- 42nd Street between First and Second Avenues
- In force daily until about 9 p.m.
- Gridlock Alert Days. NYC DOT designated every weekday of 2026 high-level week as a Gridlock Alert Day.
- Routing. Our vehicles are commercial-plated, so they never use the FDR Drive. East Side access runs on Second, Third, Lexington and Park Avenues and through the Queens-Midtown Tunnel.
See Midtown East for the area.
Compare
UNGA car options compared
| Chauffeur Service NYC hourly | Yellow taxi | |
|---|---|---|
| Car waits between meetings | Yes, within booked hours | No |
| Multi-car delegation itinerary | Yes, one booking | No |
| Planeside at Teterboro | Yes, coordinated with the FBO | No |
| Tolls in the price | Included | Added to the JFK all-in fare |
| Seats 6 with 6 bags | Suburban or Escalade ESV | No |
Booking
How booking works
Send the dates, hotels, meeting addresses and number of cars to (888) 883-8180, or book at Book online.
Choose the vehicle classes and the hours per day.
Our dedicated roadshow coordinator, available as a separate charge on the quote, builds the multi-car schedule.
Chauffeur details arrive before each pickup, and dispatch runs 24/7 through the week.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
When is UNGA 2027 high-level week?
The general debate opens Tuesday, September 21, 2027, and runs over nine working days.
Do you add an UNGA surcharge?
No. There is no event pricing: hourly rates and fares stay the same. UNGA week keeps the 3-hour hourly minimum; book a longer block to keep the car through a day of meetings.
Can a car wait outside the UN?
The car waits at the nearest legal point outside the closed perimeter, and the chauffeur meets you there when you text.
Do you serve missions and consulates?
Yes. We serve missions, consulates, NGOs and corporate delegations across all five boroughs and the tri-state area.
Can you handle multiple vehicles for a delegation?
Yes. Multi-car days are coordinated by our dedicated roadshow coordinator, available as a separate charge on the quote.
Do you pick up at Teterboro?
Yes, with planeside pickup and drop-off at the aircraft, coordinated with the FBO. Free wait is 60 minutes for domestic and 90 minutes for international arrivals.
Is the meet and greet available at JFK?
Yes, for $25 inside the terminal with a name sign. Curbside pickup is included.
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.
24/7 dispatch
Book UNGA car service
Call (888) 883-8180 or book at Book online. See Event transportation NYC, hourly chauffeur service, JFK airport car service and Teterboro airport chauffeur service.