Guides
Updated Nov 14, 2026
Airport pickup points, terminal guides, tolls and trip planning for car service in New York and the other cities we serve. The most recently updated guide comes first, and each card shows the date its guide was last updated.
Reserve
Book your ride
41 guides · newest first
New York & region · Guide
JFK Pickup Guide 2026: Terminals, Howard Beach and Construction
JFK pickup guide 2026: where to get picked up at Terminals 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8, car service vs rideshare and taxi pickup areas, plus meet and greet.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
JFK Terminal 6 in 2026: What Travelers Should Verify
JFK Terminal 6 opening date: first phase targeted for 2026, full completion in 2028, ten gates next to Terminal 5. What it means for your flight.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
JFK Construction Travel Guide: Airport Access, Terminals and Pickups
When will JFK construction be done? 2026 update on New Terminal One, Terminal 6, Terminal 4 and roadway work, plus how pickups work during construction.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
JFK Roadway Changes 2026: Terminal Access and Pickup Planning
JFK roadway changes 2026: which roads serve each terminal, Terminal 4 construction status and how to plan pickups and drop-offs during the work.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
JFK Terminal Pickup Guide
JFK terminal pickup guide: Terminal 5 and 7 Howard Beach instructions, Terminal 7 garage change, and checklist for JFK car-service pickups.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
LaGuardia Pickup Guide 2026: Terminal A, B and C Car-Service Areas
LaGuardia pickup guide 2026: car service pickup at Terminal B garage Level 2 and Terminal C arrivals inner lane, plus rideshare signs.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
Newark Pickup Guide 2026: EWR Terminals A, B and C
Newark Airport pickup guide 2026: where car service, app rides and taxis pick up at EWR Terminals A, B and C.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
EWR AirTrain Replacement 2026: Partial Outage and Travel Options
Is the Newark AirTrain running? 2026 weekday rail-link outage, the replacement shuttle, AirTrain fares and the train from Penn Station to EWR.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
NYC Airport Pickup Guide
NYC airport pickup guide: compare JFK, LaGuardia and Newark car-service meeting points, remote lots, terminal pickup rules and meet-and-greet planning.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
Airport Pickup Message Templates
Airport pickup message templates: what to text your driver at JFK, LGA and Newark, plus how to brief a chauffeur for corporate airport transfers.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
Airport Meet and Greet Explained: Greeter, Pickup Point and Vehicle Access
Airport meet and greet explained: a chauffeur meets you inside with a name sign for $25, or a dedicated greeter for $150. JFK, LGA and Newark.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
REAL ID vs Passport for TSA: Which Document Should You Bring?
REAL ID vs passport for TSA: compare a U.S. passport book, passport card and New York Enhanced Driver License for domestic and international trips.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
REAL ID at NYC Airports
REAL ID at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark: review accepted TSA IDs, passport alternatives, ConfirmID limits and child ID guidance before your NYC flight.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
TSA ConfirmID in 2026: Process, Limits and Airport Planning
TSA ConfirmID fee is $45, with a 10-day receipt window: learn payment steps, identity-check timing and why payment does not ensure screening.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
NYC Congestion Relief Zone Explained for Travelers
What is the CRZ toll? NYC's Congestion Relief Zone charge explained: $9 peak with E-ZPass, no physical toll or exit plaza, and what CRZ means on E-ZPass.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
Congestion Pricing for Airport Trips
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
NY State Surcharge vs NYC Congestion Pricing
NYC congestion surcharge vs congestion pricing: $2.50 taxi and $2.75 black car state surcharge vs the MTA CRZ charge, explained simply.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
E-ZPass + Tunnel Credits with Manhattan Tolling
CRZ on E-ZPass explained: which tunnels earn a crossing credit, how CRZ charges and credits post on your statement, and what about bridges.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
Child Car Seats in NYC, NJ, CT
New York car seat laws explained by age (under 2, 4 and 8) and how to book a NYC car service with infant, convertible or booster seats.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
Black Car vs Rideshare Charges in the Congestion Zone
What is the Black Car Fund surcharge on app rides in NYC? How it differs from the congestion surcharge and CRZ charge, explained simply.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
JFK Terminal 4 Guide
JFK Terminal 4 guide: airlines, where car service picks up, meet and greet inside the terminal, and fares from Terminal 4 to Times Square from $176.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
JFK Terminal 8 Guide
JFK Terminal 8 guide: October 2026 airline list, pickup rules and Manhattan car service from $174. See curbside and meet-and-greet options.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
JFK Terminal 1 Guide
JFK Terminal 1 pickup guide: arrivals curb instructions, airline-directory context, and Manhattan car service fares from $176. Check your flight terminal.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
JFK Terminal 7 Guide
JFK Terminal 7 pickup guide: Howard Beach AirTrain directions for arrivals, garage-frontage updates, closure status and Manhattan car service from $173.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
JFK New Terminal One Guide
JFK New Terminal One is expected to open its first phase in 2027. See announced airlines, gates, project sites and what travelers can verify today.
November 14, 2026
Read article →Los Angeles · Guide
LAX to Disneyland Transportation Options
Compare private car, shuttle, rideshare, rental-car, and public-transport options for travel between LAX and Disneyland.
November 14, 2026
Read article →Chicago · Guide
Midway Transportation Options
Compare Midway transportation options by endpoint, transfers, luggage, accessibility, group, deadline, pickup model, and current alerts. Book Now.
November 14, 2026
Read article →Chicago · Guide
O'Hare Airport Pickup Guide
O'Hare airport pickup guide for ORD arrivals, terminal and private-car instructions. Loop rides from $212; plan your pickup with True North VIP.
November 14, 2026
Read article →Chicago · Guide
Midway Airport Pickup Guide
Midway airport pickup guide for MDW arrivals, readiness, and current meeting instructions. Loop rides from $175; plan your trip with True North VIP.
November 14, 2026
Read article →Chicago · Guide
Midway to Downtown Chicago Transportation
Compare Midway to downtown Chicago transportation by exact property, Orange Line, taxi, rideshare, rental car, prearranged service, and trip fit. Book Now.
November 14, 2026
Read article →San Francisco · Guide
OAK Airport Pickup Guide
OAK airport pickup guide for Oakland arrivals, terminal context, and private-car handoffs. Union Square rides from $219; enter your destination and book.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
How Much to Tip a Chauffeur in NYC
How much to tip a chauffeur in NYC: True North VIP's gratuity policy, tipping by trip type, worked examples and how to add a tip when you book your ride.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
How Far in Advance to Book a Car Service in NYC
How far ahead to book a car service in NYC: lead times for airport rides, holidays, big events, Sprinter vans and weddings, plus how to change or cancel.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
Black Car vs Limo vs Town Car
Black car vs limo vs town car in New York: what each term means, how each is booked and priced, and which True North VIP vehicle class fits your trip.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
What Is a Black Car Service?
What a black car service is in New York City: how prearranged chauffeured rides work, who regulates them, what they cost, who uses them and how to book.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
NYC Airport Car Service Price Index
True North VIP's published all-in fares between Manhattan and JFK, LaGuardia, Newark and Teterboro by vehicle class, with a change log and method notes.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
NYC Airport Terminals by Airline
Find which terminal your airline uses at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark, with Port Authority sources and where your True North VIP chauffeur meets you.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
JFK Terminal 5 Car Service Pickup
JFK Terminal 5 car service pickup: where your chauffeur meets you, meet and greet inside the terminal, wait time after landing and fares by vehicle class.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
LaGuardia Terminal B Car Service Pickup
LaGuardia Terminal B car service pickup: where to meet your chauffeur, meet and greet, wait time after landing and fares to Manhattan by vehicle class.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
LaGuardia Terminal C Car Service Pickup
LaGuardia Terminal C car service pickup: where to meet your chauffeur, meet and greet, wait time after landing and fares to Manhattan by vehicle class.
November 14, 2026
Read article →New York & region · Guide
Newark Airport Car Service Pickup by Terminal
Newark Airport car service pickup at Terminals A, B and C: where to meet your chauffeur at each terminal, moving between terminals and fares to Manhattan.
November 14, 2026
Read article →Comparing providers? See the comparison posts on the blog.