Taxis cost $70 flat per ride plus any tolls and gratuities.An Uber or Lyft rideshare will cost between $45 - $150 depending on traffic and surge demand. Be sure to also check out our posts on the other two NYC airports.
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JFK Taxi Information:Taxis at JFK Airport charge a flat fare of $70 for trips between the airport and Manhattan. Taxis impose a $5.00 surcharge during peak hours (4-8 p.m. weekdays, excluding holidays), for a fare of $75.00.
Questions answered about Uber/Lyft from JFK airportUber/Lyft and Taxis charge using a different rate calculation so the pricing varies. Because of this taxis are cheaper in New York City when traffic is slow, while Uber is cheaper in most other cases.
Getting to NYC from JFK using Uber or LyftBut unlike taxis, there's no flat rate and prices vary drastically depending on the time of day. I've paid as much as $160 for an Uber (before realizing taxis offer a flat rate from JFK, please learn from my mistake) to as little as $35.
AirTrain + Subway from JFK to ManhattanThis is by far the cheapest (and surprisingly easy) option to get from JFK to wherever you are staying. Using a combination of the light rail AirTrain to connect with the subway system is a very easy way to reach Manhattan.
While both will cost more during peak times, taxis charge a flat rate for designated “rush hours” (4-8 p.m. weekdays, excluding holidays). On the other hand, Uber's price increases are not based on designated hours.
How much should I tip? Tips are big business in New York, as they are in the rest of the US. But sadly you'll be expected to pay over the odds in the Big Apple. 20% of the fee is the recommended amount.
Yes, drivers accept credit/debit cards for all fares; there are no minimums or fees to use your credit/debit card. Do I have to sign the receipt? Customers only need to sign the receipt when the total is $25.00 and over.
You can budget your trip in advance with the fare estimator and your buddies will be happy to know exactly how much they'll have left to spend on good food and drinks!
Uber's advantages include door-to-door convenience, safety, and reliable quality. Uber's disadvantages include its surge pricing and the negative effects of replacing steady jobs with gig work.