Taxis to and from JFK Airport
Before you drive off, make sure you won't get ripped off
If you accept a ride from a fraudulent driver you will get ripped off and scammed. Go to the official pick up areas for authorized vehicles such as yellow cabs, Ubers or Lyfts.
Taxi fares between JFK Airport and Manhattan
For your convenience, taxis from JFK to Manhattan have a flat rate of $70, plus tolls, tip, and $2.75-$8.50 in additional fees which vary by time of day and destinations. The meter and receipt will show this fixed price.
Flat Fare Policy: If passengers ask the driver to stop at more than one stop within Manhattan, the flat fare policy applies to the first stop. After that, the meter will start a new trip, which will incur additional costs above the $70 and fees. There are no extra charges for these trips for peak times or night.
Taxi safety tips
Ignore offers of transportation from solicitors in the terminal. Soliciting of ground transportation is illegal and many illegal solicitors are unlicensed and uninsured. For official help, please go to the Port Authority Welcome Center in the arrivals area of each terminal or to an official taxi stand.
Taxi fares between JFK Airport and other NYC area destinations
Note: Meter must read $3.00 at the start of the trip (except for JFK-Manhattan $70 Flat Fare trips).
Destination | Estimated Fares |
|---|---|
The Bronx | Riverdale $110 South Bronx $80 |
Brooklyn | Coney Island $70 Downtown Brooklyn $90 East New York $40 Williamsburg $80 |
Queens | Corona and Forest Hills $40 Flushing $60 Long Island City and Astoria $70 Ozone Park $30 |
Staten Island | Eltingville, Annadale, and Prince’s Bay $130 Saint George and New Brighton $100 |
Nassau/Westchester, NY | The fare shown on the meter from JFK to NYC boundary, then double the fare from there to final stop. |
Connecticut/Suffolk/New Jersey/north and west of Westchester County | Price is negotiated between passenger and driver at the start of the trip. |
Connecting to LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport
Review our guide on transferring airports for more information on connecting to flights at LaGuardia and Newark Liberty International Airports.
Destination | Estimated Fares |
|---|---|
LaGuardia Airport | $60 |
Newark Liberty International Airport | $160 |
New York taxi tips
Tipping is optional but appreciated and encouraged.
One fare pays for all passengers going to the same place.
4 passengers is the limit for NYC cabs
(5 for minivans).
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Don’t forget to take your receipt before you go!
Accessible NYC taxis
You can request a wheelchair-accessible taxi through the Accessible Dispatch program opens in a new tab or by using apps like Curb opens in a new tab or ARRO opens in a new tab.
You can also call or text the dispatch service directly:
- Call: +1 (646)-599-9999
- Text: +1 (646)-400-0789
Accessible taxis cost the same as regular ones, and you can even hail one on the street—they’ll have a wheelchair symbol on the vehicle.
Taxi commission information
Taxis are regulated by the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission.
For taxi compliments, complaints and lost property, call 311 or visit the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission website. opens in a new tab