Taxis
Taxis are available at every terminal and there is a taxi stand where you will be directed to a taxi.
- use only taxis from the taxi dispatch booth (refuse offers for transportation from others)
- tipping is customary for good service (15 - 20%)
JFK Airport Taxi Fare
$2.50 upon entry
$0.40 for each additional unit
Unit fare:
- 1/5 of a mile, when the taxi is traveling at more than 6 miles/hour
- 60 seconds when not in motion or traveling at less than 12 miles/hour.
The taximeter willl combine fractional measures of distance and time in accruing a unit of fare. Any combination of distance or time shall be computed by the taximeter.
The fare shall include pre-assessment of the unit currently being accrued; the amount due may therefore include a full unit charge for a final, fractional unit.
Night surcharge of $.50: 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Peak hour Weekday Surcharge of $1.00: MON - FRI 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tolls
Tolls enroute to destinations within New York City are the responsibility of the passenger. On all trips within the New York City, any bridge and tunnel tolls to the destination shall be paid by the passenger, who shall be informed before the start of the trip.
On all trips within the City of New York, return tolls shall not be charged except for trips over the Cross Bay Veterans, Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial, and Verrazano Narrows Bridges.
On trips beyond the City of New York, all necessary tolls to and from the destination shall be paid by the passenger.
Flat Fare from JFK Airport:
The Taxi & Limousine Commission is conducting a Flat Fare program for trips between (to and from) the Manhattan and JFK International Airport.
The flat fare is $45.00 plus any tolls. The meter will not be turned on and the night surcharge will not be added.
If passengers request multiple stops, the flat rate of $45.00 will be collected at the first stop in either Manhattan or John F. Kennedy Airport, and the meter will be turned on for the remainder of the trip. The metered fare should be collected at the last stop, from the last passenger.
Sample Fares from JFK International Airport to Destinations Other Than Manhattan
(These are estimated fares. Actual fares vary depending on traffic, weather and other unforeseen conditions. Tolls are in addition to metered fares and are not shown.)
Between Terminals -> $4 - $12
JFK Airport to the Bronx
Co-op City -> $39 - $44
The Hub (149th & 3rd) -> $38 - $42
Riverdale ->$48-$53
JFK Airport to Brooklyn
Downtown -> $33-$38
Coney Island -> $35-$38
JFK Airport to Queens
Shea Stadium -> $22-$25
Main Street (Kew Gardens) -> $20-$24
JFK Airport to Staten Island
New Dorp Lane -> $52-$55
Victory Boulevard -> $51-$55
JFK Airport to LaGuardia Airport -> $24-$28
JFK Airport to Newark Airport -> $69-$75 + $15 surcharge
Comments
re: how much shall I expect to pay, by taxi , from JFK to Penn S
Hi Andrea,
On yellow cab the rate is flat $45 + toll($5.50).
JFK_E
Taxi from JFK to Homestead, Norwalk, CT
Hi,
Can you tell me what is the expected time and fare of taking a taxi from JFK to Norwalk ,CT at following address?
Homestead hotel
400 Main Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
The date is March 14th and Time is 14:15pm?
Thanks in advance,
Appreciate your help.
Vidhi
Larger group
Is it possible to book cars in advance and is larger vehicles available. We are a group of 9 people with luggage arriving at about 10pm going to queens.
If its possible please could I have a contact email or phone number.
Thank you in advance
re: Is it possible to book cars in advance
Check with All County Express - they are authorized at the airport.
http://www.allcountyexpress.com/privateride.htm
Or ETS Air shuttle at
http://www.etsairshuttle.com/services
All the details are on their websites.
JFK_E
From JFK to Howard Johnson Inn Long Island City-3871 13th Street
Hello,
Im flying in to JFK and was told the cheapest and sometimes the best way to get to my hotel on Long Island City is by train? Can someone please tell me how I can get from JFK airport to the Howard Johnson Inn Long Island on 3871 13th Street, and approximately how long is the train ride?
Thank you very much!
re: from JFK airport to the Howard Johnson Inn Long Island City
1. Take Airtrain from JFK to Jamaica Station
2. Take Subway line E to Roosevelt Ave.
3. Transfer to subway line F
4. Get off at 21st street stop.
5. Walk on 21st street towards 40th Ave and make left on 40th Ave.
6. Make right on 13th street - the hotel is right around the corner.
The train ride(from JFK to 21st street) is approximately 40-50 minutes.Plus another 10 minutes of walk.
JFK_E
Taxis are a flat rate of
Taxis are a flat rate of $45.00 to Manhattan. I'm going to East 88th Street in Manhattan, so it will be $45.00, correct?
re: Taxis are a flat rate of
Yes, you are correct.
JFK_E
Taxi Middletown to JFK
Can anyone help us? What would it cost us to travel from Middletown to JFK airport (2 adults, 2 children)? We will be travelling on a Friday... Thanks in advance!
Re: Taxi Middletown to JFK
"For trips between (to and from) Manhattan and JFK International Airport, the flat fare is $45.00 plus $5.00 toll. A NY State Tax Surcharge of $.50 will be added to each trip."
That mentioned at http://www.nyc.gov/html/tlc/html/passenger/taxicab_rate.shtml
JFK_E
How much will it cost with
How much will it cost with taxi from JFK to Grand Central?
On Yellow cab(ONLY) is flat
On Yellow cab(ONLY) is flat fare of $45 plus $5 bridge toll.
JFK_E
how is price for taxi from
how is price for taxi from JFK to Long Island City 21 street Best Western Plaza hotel? Is taxi the cheapest way for 4 persons?
The yellow cab will run on
The yellow cab will run on the meter . Expect to pay somewhere between $40 to $50 depends(for the whole cab which accommodates 4 people) on the traffic conditions. The other choice is to get Airtrain from JFK to Jamaica Station and then subway E to Roosevelt Ave, transfer to F and get off at 21 Str-Queens Bridge Station;the hotel is right around the corner; the price is $7.25 per person.
HOW MANY PASSENGERS
Hello,
what is the most of people a taxi accept ?
wil we be able to have a taxi the we will be four adults
thanks for the answer
en revoir
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