Central Park South · Midtown
Ritz-Carlton Central Park Car Service
Pickups under the canopy at 50 Central Park South: JFK from $174.61 all-in, hourly from $110/hr with a 3-hour minimum.
Quick answer
Chauffeur Service NYC picks up at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, 50 Central Park South, at the hotel’s canopied entrance between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Hourly service starts at $110/hr with a 3-hour minimum, and JFK transfers start at $174.61 all-in. Every booking includes real-time flight tracking, 24/7 dispatch and a background-checked, TLC-licensed chauffeur.
Rates
Rates from The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
| Vehicle | Passengers / bags | Hourly (3-hour minimum) | JFK (From Midtown) | LaGuardia (From Midtown) | Newark (From Midtown) | Teterboro (From Midtown) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | 2 / 2 | $110/hr | From $174.61 | $153.94 | $173.82 | $163.54 |
| Executive SUV (Chevrolet Suburban) | 6 / 6 | $130/hr | From $202.53 | $177.73 | $201.58 | $189.24 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 6 / 6 | $150/hr | From $236.49 | $209.62 | $235.46 | $222.10 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series | 3 / 2 | $180/hr | From $306.30 | $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 |
Hourly service has a 3-hour minimum. Tolls and unlimited stops within the booked hours are included, and parking is included in most cases; any parking fees are listed on your quote. Gratuity is not included.
Fares are all-in and priced by distance; enter your exact addresses at Book online for an instant quote.
For the Sprinter, Jet Sprinter, Maybach or Rolls-Royce, call (888) 883-8180 or request a quote online.
Pickup
Where does the chauffeur pick up at The Ritz-Carlton Central Park?
The chauffeur pulls up at 50 Central Park South, at the main entrance under the hotel’s vintage canopy, facing the park between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Most of Central Park South runs two-way, so the car can come in from Sixth or Seventh Avenue. The doorman and bell staff bring your luggage to the curb, and the chauffeur loads it and checks the bag count. Owners in the Residences at The Ritz-Carlton have their own private entrance. Write “Residences entrance” in the booking notes and the chauffeur meets you there.
Airports
How long is the drive to JFK, LaGuardia, Newark and Teterboro?
JFK typically takes 45 to 75 minutes, and up to 2 hours at weekday rush hour. LaGuardia typically takes 30 to 50 minutes, Newark 35 to 60 minutes and Teterboro 30 to 50 minutes. Times vary with traffic; your chauffeur tracks it live. For JFK we take the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, the Long Island Expressway (I-495) and the Van Wyck Expressway (I-678). For LaGuardia we take the Queensboro Bridge and I-278, and for Newark the Lincoln Tunnel and the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95). Add an airport buffer to the drive: 2 hours for domestic flights, 3 hours for international and 75 minutes before private-jet wheels-up.
Airport departures leave from under the canopy at 50 Central Park South, the hotel’s main entrance, and most of Central Park South runs two-way.
Can you take me between Teterboro and The Ritz-Carlton Central Park?
Yes. Midtown to Teterboro starts at $163.54 in the Executive Sedan, and our chauffeurs pick up and drop off planeside at the aircraft. Planeside access goes through the FBO’s normal security process. The free wait at FBOs is the same as at the airports: 60 minutes for domestic flights and 90 minutes for international, counted from landing. See Teterboro airport chauffeur service, Manhattan to Teterboro and private aviation chauffeur service.
Hourly
Can I book a car by the hour around Central Park and Fifth Avenue?
Yes. Hourly service starts at $110/hr in the Executive Sedan with a 3-hour minimum, so the minimum booking is $330. The car waits while you shop, visit galleries or have dinner, and tolls and unlimited stops within the booked hours are included. If a booking runs past the hours you booked, the extra time is billed in 30-minute increments at the vehicle’s hourly rate. The 3-hour minimum holds on major event days too (UNGA week, the Met Gala, Fashion Week, the US Open, New Year’s Eve, the marathon and big stadium events); book a longer block to keep the car for the whole event. Compare hourly chauffeur service NYC with a full-day chauffeur.
Vehicles
Which vehicle fits my party and luggage?
The Executive Sedan carries 2 passengers with 2 bags and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series 3 passengers with 2 bags. The Chevrolet Suburban and Cadillac Escalade ESV each carry 6 passengers with 6 bags. The Executive Sprinter carries 13 passengers with 14 bags and is quoted on request. Groups larger than 13 travel in more than one vehicle. Child seats are $25 each in SUVs and Sprinters, with up to 2 per booking. Every car has complimentary Wi-Fi, bottled water and phone chargers. Wheelchair-accessible Sprinters are available on request, quoted only. Booking 48 hours ahead helps us guarantee the vehicle. The luggage capacity guide lists each vehicle’s bag space.
Local Facts
Local facts: The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
- Address: 50 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, across the street from Central Park.
- Entrances: The main hotel door is under a formal vintage canopy on Central Park South. The Residences have a private entrance with dedicated staff.
- The hotel: 253 rooms, La Prairie Spa and the Contour lounge. The building opened in 1930 as the Hotel St. Moritz.
- The street: Most of Central Park South (West 59th Street) is two-way. The block from Sixth Avenue to Grand Army Plaza has a westbound lane for horse carriages. The main carriage stand is at Seventh Avenue and 59th Street.
- Valet: The hotel offers valet parking for a fee.
- Nearby: Central Park is across the street. MoMA is within a 10-minute walk, Rockefeller Center is 0.8 miles away, the 5 Av–59 St subway station is a 2-minute walk and the 57 St station is a 3-minute walk.
- Teterboro FBOs (Teterboro, NJ 07608): Signature (formerly Meridian), 485 Industrial Ave; Atlantic Aviation, 233 Industrial Ave; Jet Aviation, 112 Charles A. Lindbergh Dr; Signature East, 200 Fred Wehran Dr; Signature South, 101 Charles A. Lindbergh Dr.
- Neighbors: Central Park South, the Plaza District, The Plaza car service, Mandarin Oriental car service and Carnegie Hall car service.
Compare
Chauffeur Service NYC vs an app ride or driving yourself
| Chauffeur Service NYC | App ride or street hail | Driving yourself + hotel valet | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle class reserved in advance | Yes: sedan, Suburban, Escalade ESV or S-Class / 7 Series | Assigned when you request | Your own car |
| Free airport wait | 60 min domestic / 90 min international, counted from landing | No extended free wait | Not applicable |
| Inside-terminal meet & greet with name sign | +$25 at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark | App pickup zones | Not applicable |
| Tolls and congestion surcharge | Included in the fare | Added to the trip | Paid by you |
| Car waits between stops | Yes, on hourly bookings | New ride for each leg | Valet retrieval at each return |
Booking
How booking works
Get an instant quote at Book online or call (888) 883-8180 at any hour.
Add your flight number, the hotel or Residences entrance, passenger count and bags.
Dispatch confirms the booking and tracks your flight in real time.
Your chauffeur meets you at the canopy, curbside at the terminal, or inside the terminal with a name sign for $25.
For guests, assistants and concierge desks
Chauffeur Service NYC is an independent company and is not affiliated with The Ritz-Carlton. We pay referral fees to hotel concierges; see hotel concierge desks. Companies can open a corporate account with monthly invoicing, Net 15 terms and billing by cost center, legal matter or department. We sign NDAs for clients on request.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
How much is a car from The Ritz-Carlton Central Park to JFK?
An Executive Sedan from Midtown to JFK starts at $174.61 all-in. That price includes taxes, fees, tolls and congestion surcharges, but not gratuity. The Suburban starts at $202.53, the Escalade ESV from $236.49 and the S-Class / 7 Series from $306.30. Enter 50 Central Park South at Book online for your exact fare. See midtown to JFK.
How long will the chauffeur wait at the airport?
Waiting is free for 60 minutes on domestic flights and 90 minutes on international flights, counted from landing. We track every airline flight, so delays do not use up your free wait. After the free period, waiting is billed per minute: $1.83 in the sedan, $2.17 in the Suburban, $2.50 in the Escalade ESV and $3.00 in the S-Class / 7 Series. See the wait time policy.
Can the chauffeur meet me inside the terminal?
Yes. Inside-terminal meet and greet with a name sign costs $25 at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Curbside pickup is included at no charge. See the JFK airport car service and LaGuardia airport car service pages.
Do fares include tolls and the congestion surcharge?
Yes. Every fare includes taxes, fees, tolls and congestion surcharges. Gratuity is not included, and you add it yourself.
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel 24 hours or more before pickup, you get a full refund (48 hours for group, event and multi-leg bookings). A cancellation under 24 hours is refunded at the company’s discretion, and a no-show is charged 100% of the fare. See the cancellation policy.
Do your cars use the parkways?
No. Every one of our vehicles is commercial-plated, so routes use highways, avenues, tunnels and bridges, never parkways.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes. Child seats cost $25 each in SUVs and Sprinters, with up to 2 per booking. See the child seat policy.
Are your chauffeurs background-checked?
Yes. Every chauffeur is background-checked, the company is TLC licensed, and we run a company-owned fleet. A dedicated roadshow coordinator, available as a separate charge on the quote, handles multi-stop financial roadshows.
24/7 dispatch
Book your Ritz-Carlton Central Park car now
Call (888) 883-8180 or reserve online. Dispatch is open 24/7, serving all five boroughs and the tri-state area.