New York City cab fares go up ~17% as of this month

Published: September 10, 2012

For the first time in eight years, New York City cab fares are going up ~17% across the board. Furthermore, the fixed cost fare between JFK Airport and the city is going from $45 to $52 (plus tolls, tax, and tip). While the change went into effect last week, not all cabs will have the new pricing until the end of the month.

Anyway, this seems fair (to the extent that gas prices have gone up so much and they haven’t raised prices in eight years), though ultimately we’ll see how many consumers start taking the subway instead as a result.

I know this will definitely impact my decision to take cabs, especially to/from JFK. During non-rush hour I found the JFK cab fare to be worthwhile, especially with luggage and multiple people traveling, given that the time savings can be substantial compared to the subway and AirTrain. However, at $52(++) I’d be a lot less likely to take a cab.

Will the pricing change impact your decision to take a cab in New York?

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wxguy Guest

September 11, 2012, 7:40 pm

Ditto on AirTrain to LIRR. On weekends, you can buy the LIRR "CityTicket" for $3.75. Then when I get to Penn Station, I opten stop in the Amtrak Club Acela for a drink/snack/restroom break if need be.

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Ben Skelton Guest

September 11, 2012, 1:08 pm

Cabs in NYC seem ridiculously cheap compared to most cities. The increase was probably deserved...

Alexandra Guest

September 11, 2012, 7:14 am

'Tax' is included in the $52 base fare from JFK, however there is a $0.50 NY State surcharge added to any trip. For anyone looking for a slightly nicer car ride Carmel (carmellimo.com) is bookable online or by phone (212-666-6666). Although you may have to wait 10 to 15 minutes for the car to arrive the slight upside is the 100 or so miles (MP, AA plus others) you get for each trip. If you are a single or a couple (at 3 people or more cost savings are negligible) the bus (NYAS) to Grand Central or Port Authority ($15pp from JFK) or shared van services (Super Shuttle or Airlink) are also good (albeit slower) options.

beachfan Diamond

September 10, 2012, 11:23 pm

As someone who took the A train to high school in Manhattan from Howard Beach every day, I know it all to well. When the "JFK express" ran that was great. That ending about 15 years ago. Otherwise, taking subways with baggage is not in my repetoire, wayyyy too long. Next time you are leaving Manahttan in rush hour, tell the driver to get off at Woodhaven Blvd and go down to the Nassau/Queens expressway (right by the Belt Parkway). It starts at Cross Bay Blvd (the continuation of Woodhaven) and goes directly to JFK - like a private highway from Howard Beach to JFK. If traffic isn't freely flowing on the highway, it will save a half hour over LIE to Grand Central to Van Wyck (even with bad luck on the lights).

progapanda Guest

September 10, 2012, 10:16 pm

2.5 hours from Manhattan to JFK? Even in peak traffic? I think some of Ben's readers might be confusing New York for Sao Paulo! And don't forget, JFK Terminal 5 has MTA bus service too, so anyone looking to avoid the AirTrain surcharge can take the Q10 (and a couple of other slower lines to the 'E' and the 'F') to the 'A' train to the city for $2.25 via Metrocard

New York City cab fares go up ~17% as of this month

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