Carmel Car and Limousine Service is a New York ride service with trips in the US and worldwide. The provider advertises quality at low prices since 1978. It suits airport transfers, where you want to know before landing who picks you up.
What you can book
On the home page you choose an area (USA, worldwide or by airport), date, time, number of people and luggage, and you get a quote. There are special airport prices, an account and a loyalty programme called Carmel Points, where you can collect airline miles or points for every dollar spent. The provider has an app and a hotline for the US and international callers.
What a ride really costs
With ride services the total counts, not the base price. Ask about these points in the quote:
- Tolls and parking fees: check whether they are in the price or billed on top.
- Tip: clarify whether a gratuity is included or whether you pay the driver separately.
- Waiting time: for airport pickups there is often a free period after landing. After that it can get more expensive.
- Luggage and passengers: what you enter on the home page affects the vehicle and so the price. Give realistic numbers.
- Night and holiday: surcharges are possible. Ask about them explicitly in the quote.
The home page shows no fixed prices, you only get them after entering your trip. Compare the quote with a taxi and a ride app for the same route.
Cancellation and payment
The terms are in the terms and conditions linked on the website. How long before the ride you can cancel for free is stated there and may differ by vehicle type. Read it before you confirm, especially for airport rides with flight delays. Enter the flight number when booking so the driver can track the landing.
How to save
The provider offers extra discounts for referrals and collects airline miles through the Carmel Points programme. Both run through the provider and may combine with cashback, but check the terms. Current vouchers are on our provider page, if there are any. For groups, work out whether one van is cheaper than two cars.
Tips
- Book airport transfers early, especially around holidays and big events in New York.
- Enter address, terminal and flight number exactly.
- Save the provider phone number so you can reach the driver if you are late.
- Ask about the vehicle type, especially with lots of luggage or child seats.
- Get the price confirmation in writing and check that date, time and pickup place are correct.
Who it suits
A pre-booked ride mainly makes sense for late arrivals, with children, with a lot of luggage, or if you do not want to queue at the taxi rank. If you travel light and arrive in the daytime, train or taxi is often cheaper. Compare beforehand.
Extras and surcharges
Not every ride is a simple A to B. Extra stops, a child seat or a bigger vehicle change the price. So before you confirm, ask about every item and get a total. For trips outside the city the price may depend on distance and time. Also allow enough time for traffic around New York, especially at rush hour and during big events. A buffer on departure day saves you stress and, if in doubt, waiting charges.
If you travel as a group, divide the total by the number of people. With four travellers and luggage, a limousine or van is often cheaper per head than two separate taxis, but you only see that in the quote.
Booking with cashback
The cashback runs through daily cashback. Open the daily cashback shop page for CarmelLimo first, go from there to CarmelLimo and book as usual. The credit follows after your confirmed trip. You can see the current rate on our CarmelLimo page at TripPrice.