A car service quote in New York and New Jersey can include several components beyond the base fare: tolls for bridges, tunnels and turnpikes; congestion charges for trips in Manhattan’s zone; regulatory surcharges such as New York’s congestion surcharge and the Black Car Fund; parking or airport fees; waiting time, extra stops and gratuity; and taxes where applicable. The best practice — and our approach — is a fixed, all-inclusive quote before you book, with tolls and gratuity included in online quotes, so there are no surprises.

What can appear on a bill

Item What it is
Base fare The price for the vehicle and trip
Tolls Bridges, tunnels, turnpikes
Congestion charges New York surcharges for trips in Manhattan’s zone
Black Car Fund New York workers’ compensation surcharge for black car drivers
Airport or parking fees Fees for parking while waiting or airport access, where applicable
Waiting time Beyond complimentary waiting periods
Extra stops Additional pickups or drop-offs
Gratuity Tip for the chauffeur
Taxes Where applicable

Tolls

Most trips between New Jersey and New York cross a tolled bridge or tunnel, and airport trips often involve MTA or Port Authority crossings. Read NYC and NJ tolls explained.

Congestion charges

Trips in Manhattan below 60th Street carry state surcharges, including the congestion pricing charge introduced in 2025. Read NYC congestion pricing explained.

Black Car Fund

Read the New York Black Car Fund.

Waiting time and stops

Complimentary waiting applies after landing at airports (45 minutes domestic, 60 international, with us) and up to 15 minutes for other pickups. Beyond that, waiting time may be charged. Read wait time policies explained.

Gratuity

Some services include gratuity; others add it. Read gratuity included explained and how much to tip a chauffeur.