Transfer from jfk?

[Tb2tb2]

Hi,
I have booked a trip to new York in November for 3 nights - then moving on to Florida.
Could anyone give me an idea of the best way to get from jfk to your accommodation. I am not sure whether to get a taxi at the airport or just book a transfer before hand. I would prefer to go overground as we could use it as a way to see more. If anyone would like to share their experiences I would be grateful

[novocastrian]

assuming your staying in mahattan ? then its a fixed fare iirc $52 + tolls + tip @$70 to anywhere in the island

head straight out of the terminal to the taxi rank, inform the marshall of your detsination, you get a chit with the fixed fare on, in a taxi & off you go

depending on time of day/traffic etc etc we have done it in 45 mins but also nearer 120 mins... its a gamble on the roads

also used a shared Tx which was a pita as took ages going round other hotels first

easiest way is a cab imo but not the cheapest which would be train/subway.. too much hassle for me as have bags/cases & will entail walking at the other end but loads will recommend it, havnt done it personally

HTH

[MrsBC]

We prebooked CarmelLimo online, which was around the same price as getting a cab when we arrived. Great service too.

[novocastrian]

should add we have used carmel from Newark, as above great service, def a wee bit more expensive than the yellow cab back

[Gemsie0812]

I have asked a similar question recently - I think the cabs from JFK offer a fixed price to hotels in Manhatten - I'm sure it was around $50 each way but some one on here will be able to confirm that.

Or you could book group transfers through attraction tickets direct they are much cheaper.

[LRMD]

Just join the taxi queue, really well organised and flat rate so you know how much you’re paying! We went straight to our hotel in Times Sq.