Park Avenue · 49th Street
Waldorf Astoria New York Car Service
Pickups in the private porte-cochère on East 49th Street: JFK from $174.61 all-in, hourly from $110/hr with a 3-hour minimum.
Quick answer
Chauffeur Service NYC picks up at Waldorf Astoria New York, 301 Park Avenue, at the hotel’s private porte-cochère at 101 East 49th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, which is the hotel’s designated car arrival. Hourly service starts at $110/hr with a 3-hour minimum, and JFK transfers start at $174.61 all-in, with real-time flight tracking.
Rates
Rates from Waldorf Astoria New York
| 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
Is Waldorf Astoria New York open, and where do cars pick up?
Yes. Waldorf Astoria New York reopened on July 15, 2025 after an eight-year restoration and now has 375 guest rooms and suites. The hotel asks arriving cars to use its porte-cochère on East 49th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, which it describes as the only private porte-cochère in New York City. Our chauffeur pulls into the porte-cochère, the bell staff hand off your luggage there, and the chauffeur loads it and checks the bag count. The hotel also has pedestrian entrances on Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets, under the restored “Spirit of Achievement” statue on the Park Avenue side. Car pickups still run through 49th Street.
Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center are each a short walk from the hotel’s address on Park Avenue in Midtown East.
Drive Times
How long is the drive from the Waldorf to JFK, LaGuardia and Newark?
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.
UNGA Week
How does UNGA week affect pickups at the Waldorf?
UNGA week is a major event period, and hourly bookings that week keep the usual 3-hour minimum; book a longer block to keep the car through the day. In September 2026, NYPD closed First Avenue from 41st to 48th Streets and 44th to 47th Streets between First and Second Avenues from September 20 to 26. NYC DOT also declared September 21 to 25 Gridlock Alert Days. The Waldorf is three avenues west of the closure zone, but East Side traffic backs up across Midtown, so we set earlier pickup times that week. See UN General Assembly (UNGA) and diplomatic & UN chauffeur service.
Closures
Are there night closures around the hotel right now?
Yes. Through December 15, 2026, NYC DOT lists East 48th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues as closed from 11:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly for the Grand Central train shed project. East 47th Street between Vanderbilt and Lexington Avenues is closed from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly. For late-night arrivals, dispatch routes to the 49th Street porte-cochère via Lexington Avenue or 50th Street.
Events
Can I book a car by the hour for meetings, events or the Grand Ballroom?
Yes. Hourly service starts at $110/hr with a 3-hour minimum, and tolls and unlimited stops within the booked hours are included. The hotel has 43,000 square feet of event space, including the Grand Ballroom. For a gala there, we bring guests to the porte-cochère and stage nearby until you call. If a booking runs past the hours you booked, the extra time is billed in 30-minute increments at the vehicle’s hourly rate. Corporate accounts get monthly invoicing, Net 15 terms and billing by cost center, legal matter or department. See event transportation NYC and corporate transportation NYC.
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. Wheelchair-accessible Sprinters are available on request, quoted only. Booking 48 hours ahead helps us guarantee the vehicle. Every car has complimentary Wi-Fi, bottled water and phone chargers. See Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series.
Local facts: Waldorf Astoria New York
- Address: 301 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022, filling the block between Park and Lexington Avenues and 49th and 50th Streets.
- Car arrival: The private porte-cochère is at 101 East 49th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues. Valet runs 24 hours with no in-and-out privileges.
- Pedestrian entrances: Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue, both between 49th and 50th Streets.
- The hotel: Reopened on July 15, 2025 with 375 rooms and 372 private residences. Dining is at Lex Yard (Michael Anthony), Peacock Alley and Yoshoku, and there is a Guerlain spa and 43,000 square feet of event space.
- Night closures: Through December 15, 2026, East 48th Street (Park to Lexington) is closed 11:30 p.m.–6 a.m. and East 47th Street (Vanderbilt to Lexington) 9 p.m.–6 a.m. for Grand Central train shed work.
- UNGA week (September 2026): First Avenue was closed from 41st to 48th Streets, and 44th to 47th Streets between First and Second Avenues, from September 20 to 26.
- Nearby: Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center are each a short walk away.
- Neighbors: Midtown East, Penn Station & Grand Central car service, The St. Regis car service, Four Seasons Midtown car service and Murray Hill.
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 |
| Leaving and returning during the day | Car waits on hourly bookings | New ride for each leg | Hotel valet has no in-and-out privileges |
Booking
How booking works
Get an instant quote at Book online or call (888) 883-8180 at any hour.
Add your flight number, “Waldorf Astoria, 49th Street porte-cochère”, passenger count and bags.
Dispatch confirms the booking and tracks your flight in real time.
Your chauffeur meets you at the porte-cochère, 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 Waldorf Astoria or Hilton. We pay referral fees to hotel concierges; see hotel concierge desks. We sign NDAs for clients on request, and every chauffeur is background-checked.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
How much is a car from Waldorf Astoria New York to JFK?
An Executive Sedan from Midtown to JFK starts at $174.61 all-in, including taxes, fees, tolls and congestion surcharges. The Suburban starts at $202.53, the Escalade ESV from $236.49 and the S-Class / 7 Series from $306.30. See midtown to JFK.
How much is a car to LaGuardia or Newark?
From Midtown, LaGuardia starts at $153.94 and Newark at $173.82 in the Executive Sedan. See midtown to laguardia and midtown to newark.
Can you take me to Teterboro?
Yes. Midtown to Teterboro starts at $163.54, and we pick up and drop off planeside at the aircraft, subject to the FBO’s normal security process. The free wait at FBOs is 60 minutes domestic and 90 minutes international. See Teterboro airport chauffeur service.
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. After that, 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.
Can the chauffeur meet me inside the terminal?
Yes. Meet and greet inside the terminal with a name sign costs $25 at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Curbside pickup is included.
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.
Can you meet a train at Grand Central?
Yes. Grand Central is a short walk from the hotel, and we meet arriving train passengers there and bring them and their luggage to the porte-cochère.
Do your cars use the parkways?
No. Every vehicle is commercial-plated, so routes use highways, avenues, tunnels and bridges, never parkways.
24/7 dispatch
Book your Waldorf Astoria New York car now
Call (888) 883-8180 or reserve online. Dispatch is open 24/7, serving all five boroughs and the tri-state area.