My husband and I are going to NYC for a long weekend (15th anniversary!). We wanted to take the train, but is so much cheaper (and faster) to fly... so my question-- should we take a cab from LGA to our hotel or should we hire a car... I am told that the $ difference is not very big. Does anyone know of a RELIABLE and affordable car company if this is an option... any other options to get us from LGA to Midtown? THANK YOU!!

Unless you are traveling on a super busy weekend (let us know the weekend and we can tell you), I'd just grab my luggage and go get in line at the taxi stand.

You'll only wait a couple of minutes.

The car service is nicer and the price is about the same but you'll have to wait a few minutes for your car.

Easiest thing is to cab it from LGA and then take a car service back to the airport on your day of departure.

Agreed.

Take a taxi unless you're arriving at a peak travel time or if you must pay with credit card for some reason.

If you'd prefer to reserve a car, I use www.dial7.com often and have never had a problem.

Agree with GoT. The taxi from LGA is relatively quick and inexpensive (~$35) The car service that you see waiting with a sign with someone's name are much pricier (you pay for parking, waiting etc.--this is called "meet and greet") If you want a car for pickup, I like limores.net

THANKS SO MUCH! Taxi it is.

I totally agree. I always cab it from the airport since the fare is set and there are usually several waiting even if there is a line. When returning, for my own comfort/security, I've used Express Car Service for 20 yrs phone 212 831 8900 or 800 446 5466 and I reserve a week in advance and reconfirm upon arrival or morning of departure. It should only be $5 more than cab. Somehow I can never have my morning coffee or whatever and be packed in time, so if I don't have a car waiting for me I would be frantically hailing a cab, something to avoid. PS Although Express accepts credit cards, they now charge a fee for using credit card.

Note the fare is NOT set from LGA. It's set from JFK.

You're on the meter to and from LGA.

Definitely taxi ... should run you about $35.