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Taxi Trips

Effective April 5, 2023, $1.75 PANYNJ per-trip Airport Access Fee will apply for pick-ups only.

Effective November 1, 2020, New York State mandates that all passengers in taxis, shared ride and personal vehicles must wear a seat belt. For more information please visit the New York State website at www.ny.gov.

Metered taxi service is available at all LaGuardia Airport terminal buildings. Please follow terminal wayfinding signage or speak to an Airport Customer Experience Specialist to locate the taxi pick-up area.

Sample Fares from LaGuardia Airport:

These samples do not include tolls or tips.

Borough/State	Location	Range
Bronx	Pelham Bay	$27-34
Bronx	Co-op City	$32-42
Bronx	Riverdale/North Riverdale/Fieldston	$35-45
Newark Airport	EWR	$86-111
Queens	Astoria	$11-14
Queens	JFK	$32-41
Queens	Kew Gardens	$20-26
Queens	LGA between terminals	$5-8
Brooklyn	Downtown Brooklyn/MetroTech	$28-36
Brooklyn	Coney Island	$55-71
Staten Island	Arden Heights	$73-94
Staten Island	New Dorp Lane	$61-78
Manhattan	Tribeca/Civic Center	$34-44
Manhattan	Time sq/Theatre District	$30-38
Manhattan	Morningside Heights	$24-30

SAFETY TIP: Soliciting ground transportation is illegal and solicitors can be unlicensed and uninsured. If you’re unsure about a taxi or car service, please visit the Port Authority Welcome Center located in the arrivals area of each terminal, where uniformed staff will be happy to assist you.

Here is some helpful information when taking a taxi from LaGuardia Airport:

There is a $1.00 peak-time surcharge for trips from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays
There is a $.50 surcharge for trips from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily. There is also a NY State tax of $.50 added to trips within New York, but not for trips to New Jersey.
One fare pays for all passengers to one destination
Four passengers (five in minivans) is the limit for New York City cabs
Meter must read $3.00 at the start of the trip
$1.75 PANYNJ per-trip Airport Access Fee will apply for pick-ups only.

Taxis are regulated by the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission. Please contact them with rate questions, compliments, complaints or lost property: NYC.gov/tlc or call 311.