LaGuardia Airport taxi service
Arriving in the bustling and vibrant city of New York is so exciting. We know that all you want to do is get to your hotel as quickly as possible so you can start to explore. That’s why we recommend taking a reliable and private LaGuardia Airport taxi to your hotel in New York.
The yellow metered taxis are available 24 hours a day from LGA and offer fast and direct rides to the very door of your hotel and beyond. It takes just 30 minutes to reach Manhattan in a taxi from LaGuardia, while a journey into Brooklyn will take as little as 20 minutes.
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How much is a taxi from LaGuardia Airport?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM LAGUARDIA TO MANHATTAN | 44 € | 44 € | 30 MIN |
| FROM LAGUARDIA TO TIMES SQUARE | 42 € | 42 € | 30 MIN |
| FROM LAGUARDIA TO BROOKLYN | 40 € | 40 € | 20 MIN |
| FROM LAGUARDIA TO JFK AIRPORT | 55 € | 55 € | 40 MIN |
| FROM LAGUARDIA TO NEWARK AIRPORT | 90 € | 90 € | 45 MIN |
| FROM LAGUARDIA TO GRAND CENTRAL | 40 € | 40 € | 20 MIN |
LaGuardia Airport taxi fare
Your LaGuardia Airport taxi fare will be calculated using a taximeter based on time and distance. As there are no fixed rates, you can expect to pay a base fare of $3 (€2.80) and around $0.70 (€0.65) for every 0.3 km (1/5 mi) traveled. It’s also worth noting that extra charges for things such as tolls, tips, a rushour surcharge (from 16:00 to 22:00) of $5 (€4.60), and an airport pickup surcharge of $1.75 (€1.60).
When it comes to taking a taxi the 16.5 km (10 mi) from LaGuardia Airport to Manhattan, you can expect to pay around $44 (€43). If you’re continuing your journey through New York, taking a taxi from LaGuardia Airport to JFK will cost approximately $55 (€54) and will take 40 minutes.
To avoid the uncertainty of the taximeter and to secure a fixed fare you can rely on, you can pre-book your LaGuardia Airport taxi with a private company such as Welcome Pickups.
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How to get a taxi at LaGuardia Airport
There’s a dedicated taxi rank outside of all three terminals at LaGuardia Airport (A, B, and C). You will see the yellow cars lined up as you exit the Arrivals Hall of each terminal. Although the LaGuardia Airport taxi rank is open 24 hours a day, there can be a wait time of up to 10 minutes during very busy periods due to the high demand.
To avoid having to wait out in the cold, you can pre-book your taxi from LaGuardia with a private company such as Welcome Pickups. Welcome offers guaranteed on-time pickups and personalized meet and greets inside the airport.
Tips for your LaGuardia Airport taxi service
- Ensure your driver has reset the taximeter to the correct tariff “Rate #01 – Standard City Rate” and base fare before you begin your journey.
- New York City cabs can take up to 4 passengers by law.
- Taxis are regulated by the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission. You can contact them with questions, complaints, or about lost property on their official website - nyc.gov
- Be sure to ask for your receipt at the end of your journey so you can retrieve any lost items or if you need to make a complaint.
- There is a $5 (€4.60) peak-time surcharge for trips from LaGuardia from 16:00 to 20:00 Monday to Friday.
- Tipping your LaGuardia Airport taxi driver is customary, 15%-20% of the final fare is acceptable.
- You can pay for your LaGuadria Airport taxi by credit card. However, on the off chance that your driver’s POS system isn’t working, it’s advisable to carry cash in USD.
- Pre-booking your LaGuardia Airport taxi service with a private company such as Welcome Pickups will guarantee on-time pickups, all-inclusive pricing, and 24-hour customer support.
Getting from LaGuardia Airport to your hotel
Arriving in such a large, busy city like New York can feel overwhelming and stressful. That, coupled with the need to carry your heavy luggage through subway and bus stations, or trying to navigate the complex network of public transport options, isn’t the best way to start your vacation.
Instead, why not book a private and direct taxi from LaGuardia? Taking a taxi offers a comfortable and fast way to get from the very curb of the airport terminal, directly to the door of your hotel in a matter of minutes. Plus, you won’t have to worry about your personal belongings, as they will be safely stowed throughout the entire journey.
