Fifth Avenue · East 61st Street
The Pierre Car Service
Pickups at the main entrance on East 61st Street: Upper East Side to JFK $178.69 all-in, hourly from $110/hr with a 3-hour minimum.
Quick answer
Chauffeur Service NYC picks up at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, 2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue, from the main entrance on East 61st Street. An Executive Sedan from the Upper East Side to JFK costs $178.69 all-in, including tolls and congestion surcharges. Hourly service starts at $110/hr with a 3-hour minimum, and dispatch runs 24/7.
Rates
Rates from The Pierre
| Vehicle | Passengers / bags | Hourly (3-hour minimum) | JFK (From Upper East Side) | LaGuardia (From Midtown) | Newark (From Midtown) | Teterboro (From Midtown) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | 2 / 2 | $110/hr | $178.69 | $153.94 | $173.82 | $163.54 |
| Executive SUV (Chevrolet Suburban) | 6 / 6 | $130/hr | $207.43 | $177.73 | $201.58 | $189.24 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 6 / 6 | $150/hr | $241.80 | $209.62 | $235.46 | $222.10 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series | 3 / 2 | $180/hr | $313.65 | $269.09 | $304.87 | $286.37 |
| Executive Sprinter | 13 / 14 | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Jet Sprinter | 10 / 10 | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Mercedes-Maybach | 2 / 2 | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Rolls-Royce | 3 / 3 | Quote on request | Quote on request | 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 within the booked hours. Parking is included in most cases; any parking fees are listed on your quote. Gratuity is not included. For Sprinter, Maybach or Rolls-Royce, call (888) 883-8180 or request a quote online.
Pickup
Where does the car pick up at The Pierre?
The main entrance is on East 61st Street, and that is where the car meets you. The hotel’s valet also operates at the 61st Street entrance. A second entrance faces Fifth Avenue, directly across from Central Park. Use it only if you’ve arranged it with us when booking. The Pierre takes up nearly an entire block at the southeast corner of Central Park. The chauffeur coordinates with the doormen on 61st Street and texts you the exact spot before your pickup time.
Madison Avenue boutiques are one block east of the hotel, where Fifth Avenue shopping meets the Upper East Side.
Drive Times
How long is the drive from The Pierre to the airports?
Typical drive times are 40 to 75 minutes to JFK (20 miles); the hotel lists 30 to 45 minutes to LaGuardia (10 miles) and 45 to 60 minutes to Newark (13 miles). Times vary with traffic; your chauffeur tracks it live. Use the high end at weekday rush hour. Leave 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights. See Upper East Side to JFK, Manhattan to LaGuardia and Manhattan to Newark.
Weddings
Weddings and galas at The Pierre
The Pierre’s Grand Ballroom and Cotillion Room host weddings and galas, which usually means several cars on a fixed timeline. A couple’s S-Class / 7 Series at $180/hr, family Escalade ESVs at $150/hr and a Sprinter for the wedding party (quote on request) can all arrive in sequence, and each chauffeur texts the exact spot. Overtime is billed in 30-minute increments at the vehicle’s hourly rate. See wedding chauffeur.
Luggage
How do luggage and the doorman handoff work?
The doormen bring bags to the 61st Street curb, and the chauffeur loads them and confirms the count. Executive Sedan takes 2 passengers and 2 bags and S-Class / 7 Series 3 passengers and 2 bags. Suburban and Escalade ESV take 6 and 6. Child seats cost $25 each in SUVs and Sprinters, with up to 2 per booking.
Private Jets
Can I connect to Teterboro or Westchester?
Yes. The Executive Sedan fare from Midtown to Teterboro is $163.54. We pick up and drop off planeside at every FBO, subject to the FBO’s normal security process, and give the same 60/90-minute free wait we give at airports. See Teterboro airport chauffeur service and Manhattan to Westchester Airport.
What is near The Pierre?
The hotel faces Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street, where Fifth Avenue shopping meets the Upper East Side. The Plaza and Grand Army Plaza are just south. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is up Fifth Avenue, and Madison Avenue boutiques are one block east. See The Met Museum, Upper East Side and Plaza District.
What’s included
| Included | Detail |
|---|---|
| All-in fare | Taxes, fees, tolls, congestion surcharges; gratuity not included |
| Free airport wait | 60 min domestic / 90 min international, from landing |
| Extra waiting | $1.83/min Sedan, $2.17/min Suburban, $2.50/min Escalade ESV, $3.00/min S-Class / 7 Series |
| In-car | Wi-Fi, bottled water, phone chargers |
Booking
How booking works
Enter 2 East 61st Street and your destination at Book online, or call (888) 883-8180.
Choose the vehicle. Add flight or event timing.
Receive chauffeur details before pickup.
Meet the car at the 61st Street entrance.
Corporate
Concierge desks and corporate accounts
We pay referral fees to hotel concierges who book with us. Corporate clients get monthly invoicing on Net 15 terms, billed by cost center, legal matter or department. All chauffeurs are background-checked, and we sign NDAs on request. See hotel concierge desks and family offices.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
How much is a car from The Pierre to JFK?
From the Upper East Side, JFK costs $178.69 in an Executive Sedan, $207.43 in a Suburban, $241.80 in an Escalade ESV and $313.65 in an S-Class / 7 Series, all-in.
Which entrance does the car use?
The main entrance on East 61st Street. The Fifth Avenue entrance faces the park and is used only when arranged at booking.
How long is the drive to LaGuardia?
The hotel lists 30 to 45 minutes, about 10 miles.
Do you handle Pierre weddings with several cars?
Yes. We stage S-Class / 7 Series, Escalade ESV and quote-only Sprinter vehicles on a set timeline. Hourly cars keep the 3-hour minimum on major event days too; book a longer block to keep them for the whole wedding.
Is meet and greet available for arriving guests?
Yes. Inside-terminal meet and greet costs $25 at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark.
What if my hourly booking runs over?
Extra time is billed in 30-minute increments at the vehicle’s hourly rate.
Can I book a wheelchair-accessible vehicle?
Yes. Wheelchair-accessible Sprinters are quote only. Booking 48 hours ahead helps us guarantee the vehicle.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel 24 hours or more ahead for a full refund. Refunds under 24 hours are at the company’s discretion. A no-show is charged in full.
24/7 dispatch
Book your Pierre pickup
Book online or call (888) 883-8180, 24/7. See luxury car service NYC.