JFK Airport transfer
Sep 27th, 2017, 11:42 AM
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Dial 7 or Carmel (I'm not a NYC 'pro' - but ever time there is a question re car service, the locals recommend these two)
The last two times I've used Carmel - only because the first of these 2 trips the Dial 7 website was acting up so I used Carmel and just stuck with them.
From the MANY posts about this, both seem about equal.
The last two times I've used Carmel - only because the first of these 2 trips the Dial 7 website was acting up so I used Carmel and just stuck with them.
From the MANY posts about this, both seem about equal.
Sep 27th, 2017, 11:49 AM
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Of course you can also use a regular taxi (not a car service). Just walk up to the taxi stand outside the your arrival terminal (there are taxi stands outside each terminal and the dispatcher will haul a taxi for you. There might be a queue of other travelers but it usually moves pretty fast.
Sep 28th, 2017, 05:25 AM
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A car service (I use either Dial 7 or Carmel, both of which have web sites where you can book your trip in advance) almost always costs less than a yellow taxi these days. I usually pay between $62 and $66 for the trip (a yellow taxi will cost about $72). All the costs vary by the route (tolls vary) and the amount you tip (20% is expected). You may save up to $8 by taking a car service, so I'd recommend that. Uber or Lyft also work, but their fares can fluctuate and cost the same as a yellow taxi.
Sep 28th, 2017, 07:01 AM
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One more thing to add: you may get solicitations for ride services while within the airport. ANY such effort is ABSOLUTELY illegal. Accept a ride from one of these characters, and you'll discover the origin of the phrase, "Getting taken for a ride."
