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7 Best Limo Services in NYC (2026)

Seven NYC limo services compared, from executive SUVs and Sprinters to stretch limos and party buses.

By Luxury Travel NYC Editorial·Updated November 8, 2026·7 min read

In brief

True North VIP is our top limo service in NYC for 2026: Executive and Luxury SUVs and Sprinters for up to 13, all-in pricing and hourly service from $110. If you need a stretch limo, Carmel and Dial 7 list them.

Most people booking a “limo” in New York today want a luxury sedan, SUV or Sprinter rather than a stretch. We compared seven limo services on price transparency, fleet and service, and noted which ones still offer stretch limos.

1. True North VIP — Best limo service overall

True North VIP runs the modern version of limo service: luxury sedans, SUVs and Sprinters, priced all-in and bookable by the hour. It does not offer stretch limos or party buses.

All-in price shown before booking, covering taxes, tolls and fees; gratuity optional
Hourly from $110 (Executive Sedan) with a 3-hour minimum; SUVs $130–$150, Luxury Sedan $180
Live quote: JFK to Times Square in an Executive Sedan, $174.66 all-in
Airport waiting included: 60 minutes after a domestic landing, 90 after an international one
Serves all five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, the Hamptons, Hudson Valley, New Jersey, Connecticut, Philadelphia and Delaware
11 airports: JFK, LGA, EWR, Teterboro, Westchester, Bradley, Philadelphia, Stewart, MacArthur, Morristown and Republic
Fleet: sedans, SUVs and Sprinters for up to 13; no stretch limos or party buses
Rated 5.0 on Google from 49 reviews

Website: truenorthvip.com

True North VIP hourly rate sheet

Published hourly rates from truenorthvip.com, November 8, 2026. 3-hour minimum.
Vehicle	Passengers	Per hour
Executive Sedan	Up to 2	$110
Executive SUV	Up to 6	$130
Luxury SUV	Up to 6	$150
Luxury Sedan	Up to 3	$180

2. Black Car NYC — Best for limo-style events

Lists limo, event and Fashion Week service with luxury sedans, SUVs and a 14-seat Sprinter; 48-hour cancellation for groups and events.

Prearranged chauffeur service with prices calculated per trip
Executive Sedan from $110 an hour with a 3-hour minimum
Airport waiting of 60 minutes domestic and 90 international
Serves NYC, Long Island, the Hamptons, Westchester, Connecticut and New Jersey
Airports: JFK, LGA, EWR, Teterboro, Westchester and Republic
Clear cancellation terms: full refund 24 hours ahead (48 for groups and events)

Website: blackcarnyc.com

3. Artisan Limo — Best for big groups

From sedans to a 56-seat motorcoach, for weddings and corporate events.

Based in NoMad, Manhattan, with service in several US markets
Sedan and SUV prices shown before booking, with required trip charges included; gratuity optional
Airport waiting of 60 or 90 minutes from wheels-down
Widest group fleet in this list: Sprinters, a 24-seat mini coach and a 56-seat motorcoach
Services include private aviation, roadshows, city-to-city and cruise transfers

Website: artisanlimo.com

4. Carmel — Best for stretch limos

Stretch limos in an 800+ vehicle affiliated fleet; tolls extra.

Long-running NYC car and limo service (founded 1978, per its site), TLC base license B00256
800+ affiliated vehicles, from sedans to stretch limos and vans
Low published airport rates, e.g. JFK from $64–$69; tolls extra
Loyalty points and airline-miles partnerships

5. Dial 7 — Best for party buses

Limos and party buses, plus wheelchair-accessible vehicles; extras added to base fares.

NYC car service founded in 1977, with TLC base license B00887
600+ vehicles, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles, vans and party buses
Airport rates from $55; tolls, gratuity and fees are added on top
Booking by phone, web or app, 24/7, with driver tracking in the app

6. Blacklane — Best for travelers abroad

Chauffeured hourly hire in 500+ cities; no stretch limos listed.

Global chauffeur platform with pickups in 64+ countries and 500+ cities
Airport transfers with flight tracking and 1 hour of free waiting
Hourly hire from 2 to 24 hours, plus city-to-city rides
Booking by app or website; business platform for companies and agencies

7. Uber Black — Best for short hops

On-demand luxury rides, not a limo service.

On-demand or scheduled premium rides in late-model sedans (up to 4) and SUVs (up to 6)
Fares shown in the app; not published on the product page
Waiting: 5-minute grace period (2 minutes at airports), then per-minute fees
Not a chauffeur service: no dedicated meet & greet listed

Full comparison

From each company’s website, checked November 8, 2026
Company	Stretch limo	Sprinter / bus	Hourly rate	All-in price?
True North VIP	No	Sprinter, 13	From $110/hr	Yes
Black Car NYC	Not stated	Sprinter, 14	From $110/hr	Calculated per trip
Artisan Limo	Not stated	Up to 56-seat coach	Not published	Required charges included
Carmel	Yes	Vans	Not published	No
Dial 7	Yes	Party buses, minibuses	Not published	No
Blacklane	No	Not stated	2–24 hours	Not stated
Uber Black	No	No	Not hourly	Shown in app

How we ranked

We compared each company only on what it publishes on its own website, checked November 8, 2026. Where a company does not publish something, we say so rather than guess. The criteria, in order of weight:

Price transparency — whether the price you see includes taxes, tolls and fees.
Airport waiting included — how long the car waits after landing before extra charges.
Coverage — the boroughs, suburbs, states and airports served.
Published rates and minimums — whether hourly rates and example fares are public.
Fleet range and track record — vehicle choice, licensing and years in business.

The bottom line

For a luxury SUV or Sprinter at an all-in price: True North VIP.
For a stretch limo: Carmel.
For a party bus: Dial 7.
For a coach: Artisan Limo.

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FAQ

Questions, Answered

What is the best limo service in NYC?

For luxury sedans, SUVs and Sprinters, True North VIP, based on all-in pricing and published hourly rates. For stretch limos, Carmel or Dial 7. See the disclosure at the top of this page.

How much does a limo cost per hour in NYC?

Luxury sedans and SUVs start at $110–$180 an hour with a 3-hour minimum at True North VIP. Stretch limo rates are not published by the companies here.

Is a limo or an SUV better in New York?

An SUV is easier in Manhattan traffic and at hotel curbs and holds 6. A stretch limo suits celebrations where the car itself is part of the event.

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7 Best Limo Services in NYC (2026)

In brief