LGA ↔ Manhattan
25-50 minSedan$75
SUV$95
S-Class$125
Sprinter$175
Transparent chauffeur pricing
NYC Chauffeur Service Rates & Pricing
Swift Chauffeur Worldwide publishes chauffeur service rates transparently. Airport transfers, hourly chauffeur service, intercity routes, and regional point-to-point pricing below are quoted before dispatch, with itinerary-specific extras flagged before confirmation.
Standard rates include the chauffeur, vehicle, fuel, and listed tolls. Airport reservations can include flight-detail review, terminal meet-and-greet instructions, and complimentary wait time when those details are confirmed at booking. Gratuity is not included in the base rate — industry standard is 20%.
Flat-rate first
Airport and point-to-point trips are priced before pickup so assistants, principals, and families can approve the movement before dispatch.
Vehicle class matters
Sedan, SUV, S-Class, and Sprinter pricing is shown separately because passenger count, luggage, and arrival profile change the right cabin.
Dispatch confirms edge cases
Complex waits, extra stops, group movement, private aviation, and multi-day travel should be confirmed by dispatch before the itinerary is locked.
Airport transfers
Airport transfer rates
Flat-rate chauffeur service to and from all NYC-area airports. Airport reservations can include flight-aware pickup planning, terminal meet-and-greet instructions, luggage assistance, and confirmed wait-time terms.
| Route | Sedan | SUV | S-Class | Sprinter | Drive time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGA ↔ Manhattan | $75 | $95 | $125 | $175 | 25-50 min |
| TEB ↔ Manhattan | $85 | $105 | $135 | $185 | 30-55 min |
| JFK ↔ Manhattan | $95 | $115 | $145 | $195 | 45-75 min |
| EWR ↔ Manhattan | $95 | $115 | $145 | $195 | 35-60 min |
| HPN ↔ Manhattan | $165 | $195 | $225 | $275 | 50-80 min |
| ISP ↔ Manhattan | $225 | $265 | $295 | $345 | 70-110 min |
TEB ↔ Manhattan
30-55 minSedan$85
SUV$105
S-Class$135
Sprinter$185
JFK ↔ Manhattan
45-75 minSedan$95
SUV$115
S-Class$145
Sprinter$195
EWR ↔ Manhattan
35-60 minSedan$95
SUV$115
S-Class$145
Sprinter$195
HPN ↔ Manhattan
50-80 minSedan$165
SUV$195
S-Class$225
Sprinter$275
ISP ↔ Manhattan
70-110 minSedan$225
SUV$265
S-Class$295
Sprinter$345
Airport rates are confirmed before dispatch; unusual waits, extra stops, and special handling are reviewed before the reservation is finalized.
Hourly service
Hourly chauffeur service rates
Hourly chauffeur service books a professional driver and vehicle for a defined window — 2 hours or 12 hours. Your chauffeur stays with you, waits at stops, and handles an unlimited number of destinations within your reservation.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Hourly rate | Minimum | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes E-Class Sedan | 1-3 | $95/hr | 2-hour min. | Executives, couples, business day with 3+ stops |
| Cadillac Escalade SUV | 1-6 | $125/hr | 2-hour min. | Small groups, families, extra luggage |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 1-3 | $145/hr | 2-hour min. | VIP, C-suite, roadshows |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van | 1-14 | $175/hr | 3-hour min. | Corporate offsites, wedding parties, large groups |
1-3 passengers
Mercedes E-Class Sedan
Hourly$95/hr
Minimum2-hour min.
Best for: Executives, couples, business day with 3+ stops
1-6 passengers
Cadillac Escalade SUV
Hourly$125/hr
Minimum2-hour min.
Best for: Small groups, families, extra luggage
1-3 passengers
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Hourly$145/hr
Minimum2-hour min.
Best for: VIP, C-suite, roadshows
1-14 passengers
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van
Hourly$175/hr
Minimum3-hour min.
Best for: Corporate offsites, wedding parties, large groups
Includes chauffeur, vehicle, fuel, standard tolls, and wait time within the confirmed hourly window. Parking, gratuity, out-of-area mileage, and extended waits are confirmed separately.
Intercity routes
Intercity chauffeur rates
Long-distance chauffeur service from NYC to northeast destinations. Published intercity rates give assistants and travelers a planning baseline before return legs, waits, and multi-day needs are reviewed.
| Route | Sedan | SUV | S-Class | Sprinter | Drive time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYC → Hamptons | $395 | $495 | $595 | $695 | 2-2.5 hrs |
| NYC → Philadelphia | $485 | $585 | $685 | $785 | 2-2.5 hrs |
| NYC → Atlantic City | $525 | $625 | $725 | $825 | 2.5-3 hrs |
| NYC → Boston | $985 | $1,185 | $1,285 | $1,485 | 4-5 hrs |
| NYC → Washington DC | $1,095 | $1,295 | $1,395 | $1,595 | 4.5-5.5 hrs |
NYC → Hamptons
2-2.5 hrsSedan$395
SUV$495
S-Class$595
Sprinter$695
NYC → Philadelphia
2-2.5 hrsSedan$485
SUV$585
S-Class$685
Sprinter$785
NYC → Atlantic City
2.5-3 hrsSedan$525
SUV$625
S-Class$725
Sprinter$825
NYC → Boston
4-5 hrsSedan$985
SUV$1,185
S-Class$1,285
Sprinter$1,485
NYC → Washington DC
4.5-5.5 hrsSedan$1,095
SUV$1,295
S-Class$1,395
Sprinter$1,595
Intercity rates are starting one-way direct-transfer prices. Return service, overnight chauffeur needs, extra stops, and multi-day itineraries are confirmed separately before dispatch.
Tri-state point-to-point
Regional and tri-state rates
Point-to-point chauffeur service from NYC to the suburbs — Connecticut, Westchester, New Jersey, and Long Island.
| Route | Sedan | SUV | Drive time |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYC → Greenwich, CT | $195 | $245 | 45-80 min |
| NYC → Stamford, CT | $225 | $275 | 55-85 min |
| NYC → Westchester | $150 | $195 | 45-75 min |
| NYC → Princeton, NJ | $325 | $395 | 1.5-2 hrs |
| NYC → Hoboken / JC | $95 | $125 | 25-45 min |
NYC → Greenwich, CT
45-80 minSedan$195
SUV$245
NYC → Stamford, CT
55-85 minSedan$225
SUV$275
NYC → Westchester
45-75 minSedan$150
SUV$195
NYC → Princeton, NJ
1.5-2 hrsSedan$325
SUV$395
NYC → Hoboken / JC
25-45 minSedan$95
SUV$125
Direct trip
Regional rates are starting point-to-point fares for a direct NYC-area movement in the selected vehicle class.
Route review
Bridge, tunnel, weather, event, and airport-adjacent routing details are reviewed before the reservation is assigned.
Stops + waits
Additional stops, long waits, and return legs are confirmed separately so the client sees the real trip terms upfront.
Start with route + vehicle
Airport, hourly, regional, or intercity pricing starts with the published rate table and the cabin that fits the passengers, luggage, and arrival profile.
Flag handling before dispatch
Meet-and-greet, FBO timing, extra stops, parking, long waits, and multi-day chauffeur needs are reviewed before the quote is finalized.
Confirm terms in writing
The reservation should make the final price, included wait time, toll treatment, gratuity expectation, and any itinerary-specific extras clear before assignment.
Base-rate contents
Included when confirmed
- ✓Professional chauffeur (TLC-licensed)
- ✓Late-model luxury vehicle
- ✓Fuel and standard tolls (GWB, tunnels, airport tolls)
- ✓Flight details reviewed for airport bookings
- ✓Terminal meet-and-greet options with name sign
- ✓Complimentary wait time when included in the confirmed reservation
- ✓Bottled water, phone charging, Wi-Fi (select vehicles)
Trip-specific items
Confirmed separately
- +Gratuity (standard 20% — client discretion)
- +Parking fees on extended hourly bookings
- +Extra-area mileage (beyond NYC metro on hourly)
- +Tolls on custom long-distance routes
- +Multi-day chauffeur accommodations
Ready when price matters
Get a confirmed flat-rate quote before the ride is assigned.
Book online for straightforward airport and point-to-point trips. Call dispatch for hourly service, roadshows, private aviation, groups, multi-stop days, or corporate-account pricing.
Fastest path: online quote for airport transfers and simple routes.
Complex trip: call dispatch before booking so timing, waits, and vehicle class are correct.
Fleet details | Hourly chauffeur | All airports | All routes
Pricing FAQ
Chauffeur rates — frequently asked questions
The short version: use the tables for standard airport, hourly, regional, and intercity pricing; use dispatch for itinerary-specific edge cases before the ride is assigned.
01How much does a chauffeur cost in NYC?+
NYC chauffeur service pricing breaks down into three categories. Airport transfers run $75-$195 (sedan) flat-rate depending on airport. Hourly chauffeur service runs $95-$175 per hour with a 2-hour minimum. Intercity routes (NYC-Boston, NYC-DC, NYC-Philadelphia) range from $485-$1,595 depending on destination and vehicle class.
02Are your chauffeur rates all-inclusive?+
Our flat-rate transfers include the chauffeur, vehicle, fuel, and standard tolls listed in the confirmed reservation. Airport reservations can include flight-detail review, meet-and-greet instructions, and complimentary wait time when confirmed at booking. Not included by default: gratuity, parking fees for hourly bookings in congested areas, and out-of-area mileage surcharges on long-distance routes.
03Do you charge surge pricing?+
Swift does not use rideshare-style live surge multipliers after a reservation is quoted. Route, stops, wait time, vehicle class, and special handling are reviewed before dispatch so the final confirmed quote reflects the actual trip instead of a live app-demand multiplier.
04Is there a minimum booking for hourly chauffeur service?+
Yes. The minimum is 2 hours for sedan, SUV, and S-Class bookings, and 3 hours for Sprinter Van bookings. Minimums apply because the chauffeur is assigned to your booking exclusively — they do not pick up other fares during your reservation.
05What's the cancellation policy?+
Cancellations made more than 24 hours before pickup are refunded in full. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee up to the full booking value, depending on vehicle class, dispatch status, and how much notice you provide. Flight-delay-related timing issues on airport bookings are reviewed against the confirmed reservation notes and wait-time policy.
06Do you offer corporate rates?+
Yes. Corporate accounts can include consolidated monthly invoicing, traveler-level cost center notes, account-ready trip documentation, and dispatch context for recurring travelers. Contact info@swiftchauffeursworldwide.com to set up a corporate account.
07Why is a chauffeur service sometimes more expensive than Uber Black?+
Base rates can be similar or slightly higher. The difference is predictability and trip control: confirmed pricing, professional uniformed chauffeurs, fleet vehicles, airport pickup planning, and account-ready documentation when requested. For unpredictable travel or anyone billing expenses, the confirmation trail is often worth the premium.
08Can I pay with a corporate card?+
Yes. We accept all major corporate cards (Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Diners), direct bill to corporate accounts, and invoicing with Net-15 or Net-30 terms for approved accounts.