The 15 Best Private Car Days in the USA

1.Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show & Bus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8,622 reviews · 5 hours · from $49Our pick

Take a five-hour Miami excursion to Everglades Holiday Park with an air-conditioned bus, a 45-minute airboat ride, and an alligator and wildlife presentation. Captains such as Kyle, Jose, and Captain Chaos are known for lively commentary and good animal spotting. Spanish bus commentary is available on selected departures, but the Everglades tour is in English.

“Great, we got to see 4 alligators and it was a great show, driver of the bus, Ronet was very entertaining and knowledgeable”

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2.JFK to Manhattan: One Way Shared Arrival Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3,687 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $31

Ride from JFK to a Manhattan hotel between Battery Park and 72nd Street in a shared van for $31 per person. After baggage claim, use the Welcome Center and Ready Now link to meet your driver. Allow 1 to 2 hours, plus possible waiting and extra hotel stops.

“Super easy and efficient!!! Driver was exactly where he was supposed to be at the exact time!!! very nice driver!!”

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3.Manhattan to JFK: One Way Shared Departure Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,030 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $31

Go Airlink NYC collects you from a Manhattan hotel between Battery Park and 72nd Street and drives you to JFK in a shared minivan of up to 13 passengers. The $31 fare includes taxes and congestion fees. Allow 1 to 2 hours, but schedule extra time for hotel stops and New York traffic.

“Fantastic transfer. Shuttle arrived on time & we were the only people on it. Driver was amazing, she was from Brazil & was exceptional. Friendly, helpful & efficient. VERY Highly Recommended. A++++”

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4.Private Transfer from Manhattan to NYC Airports (JFK/EWR/LGA)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,683 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Book a private Carmel car from your Manhattan hotel or residence to JFK, Newark, or LaGuardia. Choose a sedan for up to three people or an SUV or minivan for six. The service runs 24 hours a day, but traffic, tolls, luggage limits, and driver communication deserve close attention.

“Everything went perfectly. I confirmed my details the day before travel and had no issues at all. Considering it was Thanksgiving week I was very impressed.”

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5.Manhattan: Bus Transfer from/to Newark Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,382 reviews · from $25

Travel between Newark Airport and Manhattan on an air-conditioned Newark Airport Express bus. Choose a one-way or round-trip ticket for $25 per person, with service to three Midtown stops and connections to subway, bus, train, and commuter rail. English-speaking drivers handle luggage, while tickets remain valid for six months after purchase.

“Fabulous .. he is such a good driver and very efficient with loading and unloading luggage”

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6.One-Way Transfer to/from JFK Airport and Manhattan

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 1,285 reviews · from $35

Book a one-way shared transfer between JFK and a Manhattan hotel for $35. You will ride in an air-conditioned van with an English-speaking driver, meet at the airport Welcome Center, and avoid subway luggage hassles. Hotel pickup must be reconfirmed, and service covers Manhattan between Battery Park and 72nd Street.

“Nothing to complain about just the wait was a little long before we left the airport”

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7.Arrival Transfer: Airport Shuttle Honolulu and Waikiki or Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,242 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $17Best value

You’ll meet a VIP Trans greeter in a green and white aloha shirt at Honolulu Airport baggage claim, get help with your bags, and ride a shared van to Waikiki, Kahala, or the cruise terminal. The ride takes about 30 minutes, though airport waits can vary. Service is limited to listed areas and excludes Ko Olina and Aulani.

“I used them to get me from the airport to the hotel. I did not have to track them down at the airport, they called me when they expected me to be ready to be picked up. I was actually still on the plane, so they had me call him back after I got my luggage.”

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8.One-Way Shared Transfer to or from Newark Airport

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 873 reviews · from $39

Book a one-way shared van between Newark Airport and a Manhattan hotel from Battery Park to 72nd Street. You get an air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking driver, and door-to-door service. Airport pickups require careful attention to meeting instructions, while hotel pickups are generally simple and punctual. Service runs from 6 AM to 10 PM from Newark and 5 AM to 7 PM from Manhattan.

“Overall a great experience…. Once I found the welcome area!”

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9.Everglades Wildlife Show, Airboat & Bus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 817 reviews · from $40

Travel from Miami by air-conditioned double-decker bus to the Everglades for a 40-minute airboat ride, a 40-minute alligator show, and free park time. Add a 2.5-hour Miami city tour and 1.5-hour Biscayne Bay cruise to see Little Havana, Wynwood, and celebrity homes. Guides may include Captain Andrew, Will, or Josh.

“Fantastic day! The city tour in particular was amazing”

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10.JFK Airport to Manhattan Private Transfer Up to 5pax

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 786 reviews

Travel privately between JFK Airport and Manhattan in an air-conditioned vehicle for up to five people. Your English-speaking driver confirms the meeting point through WhatsApp, waits up to 90 minutes after landing, and helps with luggage. Choose airport-to-city or city-to-airport service, with up to five large suitcases included.

“From the moment of booking the messages and contact was great from the company, helpful, professional and friendly, Kevin the driver contacted me before we flew, asked for details and advised what to do when we landed, he asked for photos of the party and luggage so he could look out for us, sent photos of the car and the stand where he was waiting to make it easier to find him and handed us water when we set off , which after a 7 hour flight and getting through security was exactly what we needed We were so happy with how helpful he was we booked a return transfer…”

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11.Shared Round-Trip Transfer: Honolulu Airport to Hotel or Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 711 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $51

Meet a SpeediShuttle representative in Honolulu Airport baggage claim, then ride in an air-conditioned Mercedes van to Waikiki, Kahala, Turtle Bay, Ko Olina, or the cruise terminal. Your return pickup is arranged in advance. Drivers such as Aida, Mike, Leo, and Paula have been praised for clear directions, island tips, and friendly service.

“Overall our family had a good experience starting with our pick up was on time, no issues locating shuttle company and very nice driver.”

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12.Shared Arrival Transfer: Honolulu Airport to Hotel or Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 609 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $25

Meet a SpeediShuttle representative at Honolulu Airport, get help with your bags, and ride an air-conditioned Mercedes shuttle to Waikiki, Kahala, Turtle Bay, Ko Olina, or the cruise terminal. The 12-person service runs around the clock. Add a fresh flower lei at checkout for a classic Hawaiian welcome.

“Matt our driver was awesome!!!! He was so much fun and ready to help us with anything!!!! We had no worries and was very informative”

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13.JFK Airport to Manhattan or Brooklyn Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 522 reviews · from $37

Book a private, one-way ride from JFK to Manhattan or Brooklyn in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English- or Chinese-speaking driver. Give your flight number, exact pickup time, and full drop-off address. Drivers such as Pedro, Steve, John, and Devrathnegi have been praised for clear communication and patience when flights or traffic change.

“Devrathnegi was amazing. He realised we had arrived earlier than we'd anticipated so contacted us to see if we wanted him to come earlier. He kept us informed every step of the way as the traffic was awful. Even though he'd closed the trunk and was ready to drive away, he was very jovial about me forgetting that I had my husband with me who hadn't realised I'd climbed into the taxi! We had some commentary about what we were passing too. We couldn't have been happier.”

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14.Departure Transfer: Airport Shuttle Honolulu and Waikiki or Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 522 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $17

This one-way shared shuttle connects Daniel K. Inouye International Airport with hotels in Waikiki, Kahala resorts, and the cruise terminal. A greeter in a green and white aloha shirt meets you at baggage claim, helps with luggage, and escorts you to a minibus carrying no more than 15 passengers. Departure pickups require advance confirmation.

“Vip transportation was was very professional. Both pick ups were right on time. Drivers were knowledgeable tour guides.”

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15.New York Manhattan:JFK EWR LGA Private Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 485 reviews

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer between JFK, EWR, LGA and hotels in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, or Long Island City. An English-speaking driver meets you curbside, with 60 minutes of airport waiting time or 30 minutes at a hotel. Drivers such as Adam and Steven are praised for clean vehicles, useful local tips, and friendly service.

“The driver was telling us lots of points of interest on the way.”

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