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If there's one thing to know about New York City, it's that no mode of transportation is guaranteed. Trains break down and get stuck in traffic, taxis can be impossible to flag down and don't always know where they're going, or that bluetooth asshole might give you a nice little love tap on your rear fender. Regardless of your methods of getting from here to there, anything can happen, making a usually great transportation seem awful. It's the same with car services.
There is not a single car service that will be perfect 100 percent of the time. However, there are some that are more reliable than others, won't charge you a life insurance payment, and actually pick you up in a clean, air conditioned car. We researched, polled, and tested a bunch of options in the city and picked out which we found to be the best. Here is our list of the 10 Best Car Services in New York City.
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10. Carey Passenger
Phone Number: (800) 336-4646
One of the best things we noticed about Carey is the company's ability to reschedule and accommodate the customer's needs. Whether you're going to be 20 minutes late or need a car a day later, Carey will quickly make the adjustment over the phone with no extra fees or rude sighs. Purely professional here.
9. Carmel Car and Limousine Service
Phone Number: (866) 666-6666
Yeah, we're not exactly sure what that logo is either. It's sort of like a 10-year-old's interpretation of what a car should look like, but we'll let it slide. Instead of the dial seven 7s thing, Carmel uses seven 6s, or you can use the pretty simple website to book. There's nothing special about Carmel, just your basic car service that will get you from Point A to Point B in a nice, clean vehicle.
8. Uber
Phone Number: (866) 576-1039
Website
UBER is easily the most technologically advanced car service here. Coming to New York from its start in San Francisco, UBER has a phone app, from which you can order a car, get an estimate on how long the car will take, and watch the car move toward you on a map. The main issue with this service is the high price, but that's to be expected with the unique features that you can't get with other companies. And now with the UberPOOL option, this can eaisly be solved by splitting your fare and ride with others.
7. Good Luck Car Service
Phone Number: (212) 219-8886
No Website
No glitz and glamour with the Good Luck car service. Just prompt pickups, reasonable prices, and a quiet ride to your destination.
6. OZO Car service
Phone Number: (866) 696-5966
Are you the person that takes the subway not because it's extremely easy and convenient, but because it's more environmentally friendly than driving or taking a car around town? Our question is why aren't you riding a bike, then? Just kidding. With OZO, we have a car service that will ease your environmentally concerned head. OZO's fleet strictly runs on hybrid Toyotas, like the Prius, Camry, and classier Lexus vehicles.
5. Dial 7
Phone Number: (212) 777-7777
Just ignore that extremely stupid commercial that you see on TV. The service isn't nearly as bad as the "dial 7 seven times" jingle.
4. Arecibo
Phone Number: (855) 428-0222
Based out of Park Slope, Arecibo car service serves the entire tri-state area and has the tagline "we'll be there in 5 minutes." We wouldn't always count on that to hold 100 percent true, but they are good about always being prompt. Arecibo offers standard, luxury, minivan, and SUV vehicles.
3. Quick Ride Corp
Phone Number: (212) 233-0005
No Website
Located in the Lower East Side, Quick Ride Corporation lives up to its name without overcharging. They don't have a website, don't do much advertising, and only accept cash, but quality is quality.
2. AllState Car and Limo
Phone Number: (212) 333-3333
With a homebase on 8th Ave between 18th and 19th, AllState is in a great location to easily get to anybody in New York City in a reasonable pickup time. The drivers look and are professional, and the prices are usually slightly lower than the typical taxi. The one problem we found was the overuse of air freshener at times. Better than smoke, though, right?
1. WiroLimo
Phone Number: (718) 775-2611
Wiro is the best car service you'll find for your money in NYC. Of all the companies on this list, Wiro is the most consistent, which is a huge plus in a city where being five minutes late will enrage a lot of customers. Drivers often arrive early and will call and text you when they are near. With low prices and high courtesy, Wiro is the way to go.
