New York Airport Transfers

The Big Apple is one of the most important gateways to the United States, welcoming travellers from all over the world. The main airports in New York are JFK (John F. Kennedy), La Guardia in Queens and Newark in New Jersey.

Once you land on American soil, you will have to choose the best way to get to downtown New York from the airport. I'll tell you about the options so you can choose, although for me, the best value for money is to book a private transfer from any of New York's airports.

Whether you're tired after a long flight and don't want to wander around looking for a free taxi, you're unfamiliar with the public transport network and prefer not to change trains, or you don't speak much English and are worried about getting lost, the most comfortable and fastest way to get to your hotel is with a private transfer from the airport to your hotel in New York.

The main difference between a private transfer and a shared transfer is that in this case, the vehicle and driver will be at your complete disposal and the vehicle will be for you and your group only, so you won't have to wait for other passengers.

• How it works: This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Depending on the number of people, you will have to choose between a private transfer in a luxury saloon car for three people, a VIP SUV that can carry up to six passengers, or a minibus that can accommodate up to nine passengers. You will then need to provide your flight arrival details and the full address of your hotel, apartment or private residence in Manhattan. Your transfer will be confirmed instantly and you will be given a voucher to present to the driver.
• Luggage: The interior of all vehicles is elegant and spacious and has enough capacity to transport all passengers' luggage (each passenger is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag).
• What is the price of this private transfer: The price is per person based on three passengers per saloon car, six per SUV or nine passengers per minibus. The fare corresponds to an all-inclusive pick-up service, plus local taxes and toll charges. In other words, the cost of this private transfer, from S$201, is a fixed price and does not depend on traffic conditions.

Booking a private transfer in advance from your hotel to New York airport is the best way to catch your flight home without having to worry about finding a taxi at the last minute on the day of departure or making endless journeys on public transport carrying suitcases, with all the stress that this entails.

An experienced driver who knows the city streets will pick you up at your hotel door with enough time to drive you to the terminal where you will catch your return flight. No waiting, no stress, and the peace of mind of knowing that you will arrive on time to board your plane and that you will not pay an exorbitant price for it.

If you land at one airport and have to transfer to another, you can also count on this service. Forget the stress of missing a flight thanks to this private transfer.

• How does it work? The private transfer service back to the airport works the same as the arrival service, except this time you will need to provide your hotel address and flight departure details. Your transfer will be confirmed immediately and you will be given a voucher to present to the driver.
• Journey time: Depending on the time of day, there may be more traffic. It is recommended that you arrive at the airport 2 hours before your flight departs, although 3 hours is ideal. In this regard, we advise you to allow extra time when calculating your hotel pick-up time. And if it is rush hour, add at least 45 minutes for the nearest airport (La Guardia) and 75 minutes for the furthest airports (JFK and Newark).
• About luggage: Remember that if you have special needs or luggage requirements, you can contact the company once you have made your booking to resolve any queries. It is a personalised service.
• About the price: This private transfer is very good value for money when you consider that the service is very similar to a taxi, but you are guaranteed to pay a fixed price in advance and the fare will not depend on traffic.

After a long flight where you are exhausted and carrying suitcases, the last thing you want to do is walk around the terminal looking for a taxi and pay an exorbitant fare or have to wait forever on public transport to get to your destination. That's why the most convenient option is to book a shared transfer to your hotel in Manhattan, where you will travel in modern, fully equipped minivans.

Their fleet of vehicles has a maximum capacity of eleven passengers. They have enough space for luggage (each traveller can carry a maximum of one suitcase and one carry-on bag), they pick you up upon arrival at the airport and drop you off at your hotel door.

• How does it work? Transfers operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After making your reservation, you will receive a confirmation email and they will be waiting for you! When your flight lands at JFK, Newark or La Guardia airports, simply go to the Ground Transportation Desk in the terminal and present your printed voucher to one of the agents to receive instructions.
• What happens if my flight is delayed? When you make your booking, you will be asked for your flight information so that the company can monitor it at all times and know if your flight is delayed. Minor flight delays do not affect your transfer booking.
• Are the prices final? The price you pay when you make your booking is a fixed amount and will not depend on the traffic when you arrive in New York. However, tips and excess baggage charges are not included.

At the end of your stay in New York, your main concern is getting to the airport on time to catch your flight home without any hassle and without having to search for a taxi or make multiple transfers on public transport. Once again, as with your arrival, the most convenient option is to book a transfer from your hotel to the airport.

• How does it work? Transfers operate every day with uninterrupted service. When making your reservation, you will need to provide your return flight details and hotel address so that the shared transfer driver knows where and when to pick you up. To facilitate the service, we recommend that you inform the hotel doorman or concierge that you are waiting for a driver to pick you up for the airport.
• Are the prices final? As with the arrival transfer from the airport to your hotel, the prices are final and neither the distance travelled nor the traffic can affect the fare; it is a fixed price. However, tips are not included.

New York is a well-connected city. Its public transport network is quite efficient and allows you to quickly get from one end of the city to the other to explore every corner of the Big Apple.

You can also purchase the New York CityPASS® tourist card, which includes some transport options such as the ferry to the Statue of Liberty or the Circle Line sightseeing cruise.

Organising the logistics of your trip doesn't have to be boring. If you're thinking of an original and economical way to get around the city, don't forget that you can visit the main points of interest on New York's best tourist buses. Here are some of the options available:

• Hop-on hop-off tourist bus.
• Manhattan night tour by bus.
• Night tour of New York on a luxury bus.
• New York tour with cruise and bus tour.
• Contrast tour of New York by bus.
• Night tour of New York by bus.

And of course, here are all the tips you need to get the most out of your trip: what to see and do in New York.