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

cepk1981

I need to go from JFK to Zip Code 10023. How much does that trip cost? Thank you very much in advance!

BG (not verified)

This is a Manhattan zip code (upper Manhattan-Harlem) so the taxi fare would be flat rate $45+tolls+tip. You can also reach that area by public transportation (Airtrain to subway $7.25).

Jane Melen (not verified)

Hi - my daughter and niece arrive at JFK from the UK on Friday and will need a taxi to the Kimberly Hotel. How much will this cost and is it in your flat fare rate to Manhattan or would they be better off to pre-book from the UK before they fly. Many thanks

Shana (not verified)

I'm arriving at JFK airport on 03/9/2010 at 5.30 am. I require the prices of a cab for 2 people from JFK Airport to 13 Waverly St, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Each will have 1 hand luggage item.

Can you please advise the cost of such a trip?
Thanks a lot in advance

sherry voges

I am arriving at JFK airport on 13/9/2010 on Flight SA203 at 19h40. I require the prices of a cab for 2 people from JFK Airport to Magnolia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey, 07306. Each will have 1 large suitcase and 1 hand luggage item.

Please can you advise the cost of such a trip, many thanks.

Sherry

JFK_Employee

As per www.taxifarefinder.com :
"The estimated fare is $65.40 using the rate in NY. The trip is 21.2 mi and will take 37 mins. This includes a 15% tip."

JFK_E

Cherry (not verified)

If my friend gets a Taxi to JFK to spend time with me during my stopover will I be able to go out and pay the taxi for them? Will the taxi accept my credit card? Can they book one of the JFK cabs so they know they take credit cards?
Thanks in advance:)

JFK_Employee

You can do that as long as you meet the yellow cab as it arrives and your friend has to make sure(before the trip) that the taxi takes credit cards.
Or you can order a private car and pay for it with your credit card either online or over the phone.
Here are two of the private car's web sites that serve JFK:
www.dial7.com
www.carmellimo.com
JFK_E

vs (not verified)

i need to travel from jfk to princeton nj. could you please tell me what the approximate fare might be.thanks in advance.

JFK_Employee

As per www.taxifarefinder.com:

"The estimated fare is $187.78 using the rate in NY. The trip is 66.0 mi and will take 1 hour 29 mins. This includes a 15% tip."
JFK_E

Vesi (not verified)

Hello,
How much is the taxi fare from JFK to Carter hotel,Manhattan?

BG (not verified)

Flat rate $45+tolls+tip.

MLT (not verified)

Hi I need a taxi to JFK from bayside, Queens that can accommodate four people and four luggage. What would be the fee? I would also need the same service when we land, would that be possible?

BG (not verified)

Somewhere around $40. When you arrive back at JFK just head to the taxi stand at ground transportation to get a taxi back to Bayside.

EB (not verified)

Hi,

Can a regular taxicab accommodate 4 passengers as well as 4 suitcases?

Thanks for your help!

EB

JFK_Employee

There are special taxis - minivans. The price is the same and they can accommodate 4 suitcases. Just let the taxi dispatcher know that you will need such a cab.
JFK_E

Anonymous

Thanks very much

ilker (not verified)

Hi , what will be the cost for a taxi from jfk airport to manhattan

BG (not verified)

Flate rate $45+tolls+tip

Amélia (not verified)

I´m arriving at JFK airport and I´ll stay at the Newyorker Hotel, Mannhatan. How much does a taxi cost to this destination?
Is this the best way to go?
Thanks!

JFK_Employee

Flat fare of $50.50 + tip.
JFK_E

jamie (not verified)

Hello!
I was wondering how much does taxi cost to get to 120 E. 12th street, NY from JFK airport? I will arrive at JFK at 10p.m so it will be pretty late. Do I have to pay extra because it will be 12 p.m when i get to the destination?

p.s. I have two large suitcase!

JFK_Employee

Flat fare of $50.50 + tip. No extra night surcharge .
JFK_E

Fareseek (not verified)

Hi, What would be the approximate fare for a taxi ride from JFK to Warren, NJ (2 adults, 1 child, 4-5 pieces of luggage)?
Thanks

Luis (not verified)

Hi, can any one tell me how many people can travel in a cab?

MS (not verified)

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Marcelo (not verified)

I am arriving at JFK from Brazil and I will stay at the Days Inn Long Island (31-36 Queens Blvd Long Island City, NY 11101 U.S.). How much does a taxi to this hotel? It's the best way to go? Thanks

JFK_Employee

Yellow cab will take you there and charge you on the meter - expect ~$40-$45.
The other alternative is public transportation.
JFK_E

Dita (not verified)

I'm planning to travel from JFK to Newton (end december 2010). How much will it cost? (to Econo Lodge (NJ163) 448 Route 206 South, Newton, NJ, US, 07860). At least approximately?

Alex Rancel (not verified)

Hello!

We are a group of 6 paxs. We´ll arrive tomorrow at 6pm to JFK Airport from Venezuela. Our destination is the Days Inn Hotel at 215 W 94th St & Broadway, NYC. How much it´s these trip?

Thanks!

JFK_Employee

Take a private van at Ground transportation(Welcome Center ) counter. It will cost $80-$120 depending on the availability and the company. Or two yellow cabs $50 flat fare each.
JFK_E

Nicolas (not verified)

How much a taxi would cost to go to Philapdelphia ? Is it the best way ?

JFK_Employee

It would be very expensive(more than $400).
Instead you can take a direct shuttle , called Dave's Best Limo which cost around $60/passenger. The shuttle is door-to-door and it can be found at Ground Transportation (Welcome Center) counter located at each terminal.
JFK_E

Kaushal (not verified)

hi.. on 19th aug. at 7pm I am gonna need a taxi from jfk T4 to ridgewood (glendale) in queens.. PLZ cn u gv me an approximate fare of taxi?& shall I have to book any taxi before the day or not? thanks in advance..

JFK_Employee

Yellow cab will take you there for about $35-$40. No need to book it in advance - just go to the taxi line.
JFK_E

Student (not verified)

Hi,

I need transportation from JFK to Princeton NJ. How much would a taxi cost if taken at around 1 in the afternoon on a weekday?

Much appreciated

JFK_Employee

Taxi will cost you over $200. Take instead State Shuttle(with a stopover at EWR). You can find the shuttle at Ground transportation(Welcome Center) counter at each terminal. The shuttle departs every hour.
JFK_E

Debchook (not verified)

Hi, can you please tell me how much a taxi from jfk to Bergen court Huntington station ny 11746 is? Thanks Debbie

MS (not verified)

"The estimated fare is $88.00 using the rate in NY. The trip is 30.2 mi and will take 42 mins. This includes a 15% tip."
This is what taxifarefinder.com says.

Jet Blue passenger (not verified)

Are taxis available 24 hours a day... flight landing at 4AM. Terminal 3. Easy to find/get a taxi to Manhattan?

MS (not verified)

Yes, the taxis are available 24 hours at JFK.

shabnam (not verified)

Hi,
we are 2 persons with 4-5 suitcases want to take a taxi from JFK to Wyckoff , New Jersey on Sat 4th of Sep 2010 at about 5-6 pm. I want to know how much we should pay totally for this distance?

JFK_Employee

As per http://www.taxifarefinder.com/:

"The estimated fare is $113.88 using the rate in NY. The trip is 39.5 mi and will take 53 mins. This includes a 15% tip."

JFK_E

HOJUN CHOI

Dear, sir.
I took the taxi in the JFK airport at 11:30, 08-14-10.
It means that I went from terminal 8, JFK airport
to crowne plaza hotel by taxi.
The hotel address is 401, south van Brunt Street,
Englewood, NJ.
After I arrived at the hotel, I pay the total fare $96 (flat fare:$86 + toll fare : $8 + tip :$2) by the credit card. but he didn't turn on the meter.

At that time, I requested the receipt that it indicates the departure place and the arrival place. Because I'm in business trip and I'd like to ask the taxi fare to my company.
But If I don't have that receipt, I can't do such a thing. And I think that the taxi fare is very expensive.
Also We didn't go through the express way. I don't know why he ask me for the toll fee. Surely, We didn't go through the toll gate.

So what I wants are four things.
First, I wants to cancel the payment of taxi fare using the credit card.
Second, I wants to know what appropriate taxi fare is.
Third, Instead of cancelling the credit card payment,
I will pay by the cash.
Fourth, I wants to get the receipt.

Could you help me to do what I wants ?
How can I refund and get the receipt?

I will attached the taxi information.
Medallion : 3K17
Date : 08-14-10
Terminal : 8
Serial : 28907559
Code : 477905

If you want to need more information,
please send email to me.
choi ho jun (email : hojun.choi@lge.com)

JFK_Employee

Unfortunately this is not the place where you have to take your complaint. Go online to TLC web page
http://www.nyc.gov/html/tlc/html/passenger/sub_consumer_compl.shtml
scroll down till you find
"Please click here to submit a complaint to the TLC."
and follow the procedure.

JFK_E

HOJUN CHOI

Thank you for your reply!

GAB (not verified)

Can you quote a Cab fare from JFK to Penn station at around 7am and how long should it take?... Thank you!!

JFK_Employee

It is flat fare of $45 + toll($5.50) + tip.
JFK_E

terminal112

i'm gonna land on JFK on the 17th and I have to take a cab to go to the Cornell Club on 6 East 44 St. What would be the approximate time to reach there and the fare..?

JFK_Employee

40-45 min and exact fare of $50.50 + tip.
JFK_E