Dial 7 Car & Limousine Service

Dial 7, chauffeur car service in New York since 1977

Dial 7 Car & Limousine Service is a chauffeur transportation company based in the New York metropolitan area. Founded in 1977, the company presents itself as the oldest and largest in the city, with a fleet of over 600 vehicles and a focus on airport transfers and private urban transportation.

Its origins date back to a roughly 10 by 20-foot location in Manhattan's East Village, where it operated with a dispatcher and ten drivers using a radio system. After outgrowing two Manhattan locations, the company moved its headquarters to a 17,500-square-foot space in Long Island City, an area it describes as an emerging industry hub. The company celebrated its 40th anniversary and maintains offices in Manhattan and Long Island City.

Transfers to New York airports

Airport service is Dial 7's main activity. The company covers transfers to and from JFK, LaGuardia (LGA), and Newark (EWR), and states that its drivers track the passenger's flight to adjust pickup. It also mentions connections with Teterboro, Westchester, and MacArthur, as well as services to and from the cruise port.

The company publishes reference rates for trips from each airport to Manhattan, with starting prices that vary by vehicle type. The catalog reviewed showed, for example, rates starting at $55 for a sedan from LaGuardia and from $69 for a sedan from JFK or Newark. The company warns that a rush hour surcharge applies, that prices may change without prior notice, and that they may be higher on holidays and special events. Rates do not include additional stops, waiting time, tolls, gratuity, Port Authority fee, congestion fee, or airport parking.

Fleet and vehicle classes

Dial 7's fleet consists of vehicles of different capacities, designed for individual travelers, families, and groups. The company states that vehicles undergo scheduled inspections and that the fleet is continuously renewed. Available classes include:

• Luxury Sedan: full-size vehicle with extra legroom, up to four passengers and three pieces of luggage.
• VIP Sedan: top-rated drivers, premium vehicles, and executive attire, up to four passengers and three pieces of luggage.
• Hybrid Sedan: more economical option, with Toyota Camry or higher, up to four passengers and three pieces of luggage.
• Select SUV: full-size premium vehicle with up to six passengers and six pieces of luggage.
• Minivan: up to five passengers and capacity for five pieces of luggage.
• 9-passenger Van: up to nine people and twelve pieces of luggage.
• 13-passenger Van: ideal for corporate groups, weddings, and group outings; accommodates thirteen people without luggage or ten with luggage.
• Luxury Van Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: up to fourteen people and thirteen pieces of luggage, with separated seating.
• 24-passenger Bus: four-hour option, with rates starting at $925.
• Wheelchair-accessible vehicle: up to four passengers, with rates starting at $85 from LaGuardia and from $91 from JFK or Newark.

The company clarifies that the images on its website are for illustration purposes and represent capacity, not the specific brand or model.

Booking, customer service, and corporate services

Dial 7 allows booking by phone, through its website, or via its mobile app, with 24-hour customer service. The app allows booking, real-time driver tracking, and trip management from the phone. The company also offers corporate services, wedding transfers, limousine rentals, and programs for drivers or affiliates.

The company states that it has a computerized dispatch system and call assignment and distribution software to manage reservations and services. Among its operational standards, it mentions the selection of experienced drivers, training programs, and periodic vehicle inspections.

Presence and coverage

Dial 7's activity is concentrated in the tri-state area, with coverage in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Long Island, as well as transfers to airports and destinations outside the city within the United States. The company operates under New York TLC base license number B00887.

Offices and locations

Executive office in Manhattan: 500 West End Avenue Suite 5A New York, NY 10024

Long Island City office: 43-23 35th Street Long Island City, NY 11101