Last updated: October 5, 2026
Hourly rates
Quick answer: Sedan $120 all-in, SUV $150 all-in, S-Class starting at $175 and Sprinter starting at $200 per hour, each with a 3-hour minimum. Sedan and SUV hourly rates are all-in, including gratuity and fees. S-Class and Sprinter are starting rates; the booking form confirms the final price. Extra stops and overtime are confirmed on the written quote before dispatch.
Sedan
$120 / hour (all-in)
3-hour minimum, from $360
About 3 passengers. Light luggage, a carry-on and a checked bag each.
SUV
$150 / hour (all-in)
3-hour minimum, from $450
About 6 passengers. Extra luggage space for families and several large suitcases.
S-Class
$175 / hour (starting)
3-hour minimum, from $525
About 3 passengers. The executive sedan class, billed at its own floor.
Sprinter
$200 / hour (starting)
3-hour minimum, from $600
About 12 to 14 passengers. High-roof group and cargo class.
These are the only published rates on this site. They apply the same way at a Midtown hotel, a Brooklyn brownstone, a JFK terminal or a Westchester train station. There is no separate airport tariff, no borough surcharge table and no flat-fare menu. Geography changes the roads and the tolls; it does not change the hourly floor.
How the 3-hour minimum works
Every reservation is billed for at least three hours of the class you choose. Staging at the pickup, passenger wait and the live trip all count against that window. A single airport transfer that takes ninety minutes still bills the minimum. An evening that runs past the reserved window adds overtime on the same class, confirmed on the quote. That structure is why a reserved car tends to be the better value for longer days and the more expensive option for a short hop across town, and it is worth knowing before you book.
| Vehicle class | Hourly rate | Minimum | Typical fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $120 / hour (all-in) | 3 hours ($360) | 1 to 3 passengers, light luggage |
| SUV | $150 / hour (all-in) | 3 hours ($450) | Up to 6 passengers or heavier bags |
| S-Class | $175 / hour (starting) | 3 hours ($525) | Executive sedan trips |
| Sprinter | $200 / hour (starting) | 3 hours ($600) | Groups and extra cargo |
Sedan and SUV hourly rates are all-in, including gratuity and fees. S-Class and Sprinter are starting rates; the booking form confirms the final price.
What the written quote confirms
The quote is the document that settles the price. Sedan and SUV hourly rates are all-in, including gratuity and fees. S-Class and Sprinter are starting rates; the booking form confirms the final price. Before you confirm, look for a clear answer on each of these lines:
- Sedan and SUV. Hourly rates are all-in, including gratuity and fees.
- S-Class and Sprinter. Hourly rates are starting rates; the booking form confirms the final price.
- Extra stops. A second pickup, a detour to collect a colleague, a stop on the way to the airport.
- Overtime. Time beyond the window you reserved, and how it is counted.
- Gratuity and fees. Included in sedan and SUV hourly rates. For S-Class and Sprinter, the booking form confirms the final price.
Ask dispatch at (646) 814-0667 if the scope or a line on the quote is unclear. Confirm the reserved hours, vehicle class and extra stops before the trip.
Choosing the class that fits the bill
Choose by load, not only by headcount. A sedan at $120 all-in per hour fits one to three people with light luggage. An SUV at $150 all-in per hour is the usual step for families, a third adult or several large suitcases. The S-Class starting at $175 per hour is the executive sedan, for the traveler who wants that car specifically. A Sprinter starting at $200 per hour is the group and cargo class, for parties of about 12 to 14. When a group is split across two cars, compare that against a single Sprinter; the answer is often the van. Capacities and photos are on the fleet page.
Comparing with Uber Black and Lyft Lux
App black-car products price the trip when you request it and can move with demand. A reserved class prices the time in advance. This site does not publish app dollar amounts because they change by the minute and by the pin. If you want to compare, price the same date, pickup and passenger count, and compare written totals rather than a floor against an all-in screenshot.
| Factor | Private Car Service NYC | Uber Black | Lyft Lux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price basis | Sedan/SUV all-in; S-Class/Sprinter starting rates, with a 3-hour minimum | Metered or quoted fare that can change with demand | Quoted fare that can change with demand |
| Airport reservation | Booked before the flight on this site or by phone | Often requested after landing | Often requested after landing |
| Flight number | Collected on the reservation so dispatch can plan around the actual flight | Optional in the app | Optional in the app |
| Vehicle class | Sedan, SUV, S-Class, or Sprinter reserved in advance | Class depends on nearby supply | Class depends on nearby supply |
| Billing | Written trip quote and receipt through the booking form | In-app charge | In-app charge |
| Day-of contact | Dispatch at (646) 814-0667 | App chat and support | App chat and support |
Rates by trip type
The floors are the same across every format. What changes is what you need to tell us:
- Airport transportation needs the airline, flight number and terminal. See airports.
- Hourly charter needs the start time, the stops and when the car is released.
- Point-to-point needs both doors and the pickup time.
- Corporate transportation needs passenger names and billing notes.
- Special events need the venue door and the call times.
- Long-distance legs are quoted as their own itinerary.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum booking?
Three hours for every class. The shortest sedan reservation is $360, the shortest SUV $450, the shortest S-Class starting at $525 and the shortest Sprinter starting at $600, with sedan and SUV hourly totals all-in. S-Class and Sprinter totals are starting prices; the booking form confirms the final price.
What is included in the hourly rate?
Sedan and SUV hourly rates are all-in, including gratuity and fees. S-Class and Sprinter are starting rates; the booking form confirms the final price. Extra stops and overtime are confirmed on the written quote.
Is there a flat fare to the airport?
This site does not publish flat airport fares. Airport transfers are quoted against the hourly floors and the 3-hour minimum, the same as any other reservation.
Do rates change for weekends, nights or holidays?
The site publishes one set of hourly floors. Anything specific to a date appears on the written quote. Holiday dates, Sprinters and child-seat requests fill earlier, so book once the plan is firm.
How is a stretch limousine priced?
Stretch limousines stay on the event list without a published hourly floor. Ask for a quote with the date, venue and passenger count.
What happens if the trip runs longer than booked?
Time beyond the reserved window is overtime, and it is confirmed on the written quote. Ask how overtime is counted before you confirm, and book hourly charter if you expect the car to wait.
Get a written quote
Open the reservation page or call (646) 814-0667, day or night. Bring the doors, the date, the passenger count, the bags and, for airport trips, the flight. More answers are on the FAQ.