Hospital VIP · Non-medical
Hospital VIP Transport NYC
Non-medical VIP chauffeur service from $110/hr with a 3-hour minimum; your chauffeur waits on site with unlimited stops, 24/7.
Quick answer
Chauffeur Service NYC provides non-medical VIP chauffeur service for international patients, families, executive health clients, visiting physicians, donors, trustees and hospital executives. Hourly service is $110/hr (3-hour minimum, tolls included), JFK to Midtown starts at $174.61 all-in, and your chauffeur waits on site with unlimited stops, 24/7.
Rates
Hospital VIP transport rates
| Vehicle | Passengers / bags | Hourly (3-hour minimum) | JFK ↔ Midtown | Upper East Side → JFK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | 2 / 2 | $110/hr ($330 minimum) | From $174.61 | $178.69 |
| Executive SUV (Chevrolet Suburban) | 6 / 6 | $130/hr ($390 minimum) | From $202.53 | $207.43 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 6 / 6 | $150/hr ($450 minimum) | From $236.49 | $241.80 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series | 3 / 2 | $180/hr ($540 minimum) | From $306.30 | $313.65 |
| 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 within the booked hours, and parking is included in most cases; any parking fees are listed on your quote. Fares include taxes, fees, tolls and congestion surcharges. Gratuity is not included.
What is hospital VIP transport?
Hospital VIP transport is a chauffeured, non-medical car service that moves patients, families and hospital guests between airports, hotels, residences and hospital campuses in all five boroughs and the tri-state area. Chauffeur Service NYC is TLC licensed and runs a company-owned fleet with 24/7 dispatch. We do not provide ambulance, ambulette or stretcher transport. When a patient needs clinical transport, the hospital arranges it. Every car has complimentary Wi-Fi, bottled water and phone chargers.
Who books hospital VIP transport?
Five groups book this service most: international patient departments, executive health programs, development and donor relations offices, physician recruitment teams, and the families of patients. Each needs one point of contact who answers 24/7 at (888) 883-8180. A development office books a trustee’s car from Greenwich, Connecticut. An international desk books a family’s JFK arrival and a week of hourly days. A physician recruiting team books a candidate’s airport transfer and campus tour. Multi-car days are booked as one itinerary with separate vehicles.
Cost
How much does a chauffeur for a hospital appointment cost?
A 3-hour Executive Sedan booking costs $330, and a 3-hour Chevrolet Suburban booking costs $390. Both include tolls and unlimited stops. Book enough hours to cover the travel, the appointment and the ride back. The chauffeur stays with the car for the whole booking, so the patient walks out to a waiting vehicle. For a full day of consultations, imaging and pharmacy stops, book full-day chauffeur service. Families staying several weeks use our monthly chauffeur service.
Waiting
Can the chauffeur wait during the appointment?
Yes. During hourly service the chauffeur waits for the full booked time, with no separate waiting charge inside those hours. Give dispatch the building’s street address and the entrance you will use. The chauffeur stages close by and meets you at that entrance when you text. Unlimited stops are included, so a run to a pharmacy, a hotel or a restaurant does not add a fee. See our hourly chauffeur service for how booked hours work.
JFK Arrivals
Do you meet international patients at JFK?
Yes. Every international arrival gets 90 minutes of free wait, counted from landing, and domestic arrivals get 60 minutes. We track the flight in real time, so a delay does not use up the wait. Curbside pickup is included. For $25 the chauffeur meets you inside the terminal with a name sign at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark; see meet and greet. After the free period, extra waiting is billed at $1.83, $2.17, $2.50 or $3.00 per minute, depending on the vehicle. Patients arriving by private jet get planeside pickup at the aircraft through our private aviation chauffeur service.
Accessibility
Do you have wheelchair-accessible vehicles?
Yes. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available on request, and most of them are accessible Sprinters. They are quote only, so book by phone in advance at (888) 883-8180. For ambulatory guests with luggage, the Suburban and the Escalade ESV each seat 6 with 6 bags. Child seats are $25 each in SUVs and Sprinters, with up to 2 per booking.
Local Facts
NYC hospital international desks: local facts
- Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Bobst International Center is at 160 East 53rd Street, on the 11th floor of the Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion. Set that street address as your pickup, not the hospital’s name.
- MSK’s International Care Navigators reply to a new request on the same day or the next business day. MSK provides interpreters and translators free of charge.
- NYU Langone’s International Patient Services coordinates care for patients traveling from abroad and gives a cost estimate. Its team works in English, Arabic and Spanish.
- The Hospital for Special Surgery runs a dedicated International Center for patients from abroad.
- A large hospital system spans many buildings. Put the exact street address and entrance on every booking.
- Our cars are commercial-plated and take highways and avenues only. From JFK to the East Side hospital corridor we use the Van Wyck Expressway (I-678), the Long Island Expressway (I-495) and the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, then First or York Avenue.
- From the Upper East Side, JFK is 19.5 miles on our booking engine. The Executive Sedan fare is $178.69, and the Upper East Side to JFK route page shows all four classes.
Compare
Chauffeur Service NYC vs yellow taxi for hospital trips
| Chauffeur Service NYC | Yellow taxi | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver waits during the appointment | Yes, within booked hours | No |
| Booked in advance to a named entrance | Yes | Street hail or taxi line |
| Tolls included in the quoted price | Yes, all-in | Tolls added on top of the JFK all-in fare |
| 6 passengers with 6 bags in one vehicle | Suburban or Escalade ESV | No |
| Inside-terminal name-sign meet | $25 at JFK, LGA, EWR | No |
| Wheelchair-accessible Sprinter | On request, quote only | No |
Booking
How booking works
Enter the pickup, the hospital’s street address and the time at Book online, or call (888) 883-8180.
Choose transfer or hourly service, and the vehicle class.
Add the flight number, the passenger’s name and mobile number, and the entrance details.
Your chauffeur’s details arrive before pickup. Dispatch answers 24/7 if the plan changes.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
Is this a medical transport service?
No. This is a non-medical VIP chauffeur service for patients, families and guests who can travel in a standard vehicle. Clinical transport is arranged by the hospital.
How far in advance should I book?
Book online any time for an instant quote. Book wheelchair-accessible Sprinters by phone in advance.
Can one booking cover several days?
Yes. We schedule multi-day itineraries, and families on long treatment stays use the monthly chauffeur service.
What happens if the appointment runs long?
The chauffeur waits for the full booked hours. Hourly extensions need approval from you and from us and are billed in 30-minute increments.
Do you cover hospitals outside Manhattan?
Yes. We serve all five boroughs and the tri-state area, including Westchester, Long Island, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Can a hospital department book for a guest?
Yes. A coordinator can book by phone or online in the guest’s name and add the guest’s mobile number.
Are tolls and congestion surcharges extra?
No. Fares include taxes, fees, tolls and congestion surcharges. Gratuity is not included.
What is your 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. See the cancellation policy.
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Book hospital VIP transport
Call (888) 883-8180 or book at Book online for an instant all-in quote. Email info@chauffeurservicenyc.com for multi-day itineraries. Explore all industries we serve and our JFK airport car service.