TRUE NORTH VIP

Philadelphia International Airport Car Service

Updated Nov 8, 2026

PHL prearranged pickups use Zone 6, taxis Zone 5, and rideshare apps Zone 7; an inside-terminal meet and greet costs $25. True North VIP is a chauffeured car service based in New York City, serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey and Connecticut. Book via airport car service or call 888-887-0324, 24/7; Grand Central fares start at $523.

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At a glance

TopicPHL transfer details
Pickup directionsSee the terminal table below
DestinationsPhiladelphia, New Jersey, and New York City
Vehicle typesSedans, SUVs, Executive Sprinter, and Jet Sprinter
Trip detailsAdd passenger and bag counts
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Quick answers

Where do prearranged cars pick up at PHL?

Prearranged pickups use Zone 6 at Terminals A-West, A-East, B, C, D and E. At Terminal F, walk through Terminal E baggage claim, then follow directions to Zone 6. An indoor meet-and-greet costs $25. Follow current airport signs and the meeting instructions in your booking.

How much is car service from PHL to Manhattan or Philadelphia?

Executive Sedan examples are from $523 to Grand Central, from $520 to Times Square, and from $170 to Philadelphia City Hall. Taxes, tolls and fees are included; gratuity is optional. Enter exact addresses, date, passengers and bags to see the applicable vehicle options and full price before you book.

Can I book hourly PHL car service?

Yes. Hourly service is from $120/hr for an Executive Sedan, with a 3-hour minimum. Enter the full itinerary and passenger and bag counts when reserving. For airport arrivals, flight tracking is included, with a 60-minute wait time after a domestic landing and a 90-minute wait time after an international landing. Call 888-887-0324, 24/7.

Philadelphia International Airport Terminal F baggage claim building at blue hour.

Book Philadelphia Airport car service for your complete itinerary

A PHL transfer can start at the airport's Zone 6 pickup or at an address for a trip to PHL, Philadelphia, New Jersey, or New York City. Enter full pickup and destination addresses, flight details, passenger count, and bag count when you book. These details help match the route and vehicle to your itinerary.

Your airport pickup plan

Prearranged sedans, limousines, and vans use Zone 6; taxis use Zone 5, and rideshare apps use Zone 7. Terminal F passengers reach ground transportation through the Terminal E baggage claim.

TerminalPrearranged pickup
A-WestZone 6
A-EastZone 6
BZone 6
CZone 6
DZone 6
EZone 6
FThrough Terminal E baggage claim, then Zone 6

Choose the ride before you reserve

Choose by passenger and bag counts, since luggage fit depends on the vehicle. Enter each destination address so the route reflects your trip.

How does PHL airport car service work?

A PHL airport car service takes you between Philadelphia International Airport and your reservation address in a private vehicle. Reserve transportation to PHL or from PHL. Flight tracking is included, and your exact price is shown before you book. Enter the full route and vehicle details to build the trip.

Plan the PHL pickup before arrival

Your PHL meeting plan depends on the terminal and pickup choice for this airport trip. The table above lists prearranged-car zones and the Terminal F route. Select curbside pickup or an indoor greeting, then share the plan with your group before landing.

Provide your flight details

Add your airline, flight number, and arrival terminal to the booking.

Choose a meeting plan

Select curbside pickup or the indoor greeting when arranging your trip.

Keep us informed

If your flight, destination, or pickup plan changes, contact us to discuss the itinerary.

Ask about chauffeur details

Contact our team with a chauffeur or vehicle question.

A fully suited chauffeur helping a casually dressed family with luggage at an airport curb.

How long does it take to drive from PHL to Manhattan and nearby cities?

From PHL Terminal B, the route estimate is about 1 hour 51 minutes to Grand Central; traffic varies. Estimates are about 16 minutes to Philadelphia City Hall, about 30 minutes to King of Prussia, and about 56 minutes to Princeton. The table lists distances and route corridors from an Oct 27, 2026 map check.

From PHL Terminal B toEstimated distanceEstimated drive timeRoute
Grand Central, Manhattan104 miAbout 1 hour 51 minutesI-95 North and New Jersey Turnpike
Philadelphia City Hall9.3 miAbout 16 minutesI-95 and I-76
King of Prussia25.3 miAbout 30 minutesI-76 West
Princeton, New Jersey51.6 miAbout 56 minutesI-95 North

Map estimates are dated Oct 27, 2026; fare mileage below comes from booking data.

How much does PHL airport car service cost?

PHL Terminal B to Grand Central examples start at $523 for an Executive Sedan. The table shows other routes and vehicle classes; taxes, tolls, and fees are included, with gratuity optional. Sprinters are quoted on request.

PHL Terminal B toRoad milesExecutive SedanExecutive SUVLuxury SUVLuxury Sedan
Grand Central104.8$523$577$665$828
Times Square104.2$520$574$662$824
Philadelphia City Hall9.7$170$191$227$285
King of Prussia Mall28.2$253$279$329$405
Princeton University53.2$366$398$467$568
One World Trade Center102.9$514$568$655$816

Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.

Hourly rates and three-hour minimum totals are shown below.

VehicleRate per hourThree-hour minimum
Executive Sedan$120$360
Executive SUV$144$432
Luxury SUV$165$495
Luxury Sedan$200$600

Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.

Is a car service or Amtrak better from PHL to New York City?

A car service takes you from PHL directly to your New York address, while Amtrak departs from 30th Street Station and SEPTA connects the airport with Center City. Choose based on whether direct address-to-address travel or a rail itinerary fits your destination. Traffic affects a car trip; rail travel uses stations.

OptionStarting pointRoute detail
Private car servicePHLReserved vehicle to your destination address
SEPTA Airport LinePHLAbout 25 minutes to Center City per SEPTA, about 30 minutes per PHL
Amtrak30th Street StationArrange travel between PHL, the station, and your final address

Check Amtrak and SEPTA for current schedules and fares.

Choose the connection that matches the itinerary

Choose a PHL service based on destination, terminal, passengers, bags, and whether you need a local ride or a longer transfer. True North VIP serves airport trips to Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York City. Use the related pages below to compare local service and the city-to-city route.

Compare PHL airport car services

Read our PHL airport car service comparison for additional transfer options and airport pickup information.

PHL and New York City car service

A PHL to NYC car service is a private airport-to-address transfer between Philadelphia and New York City. The fare table includes examples for Grand Central, Times Square, and One World Trade Center. See the New York City to Philadelphia car service guide for the reverse direction.

PHL and New Jersey car service

You can request a transfer between PHL and a New Jersey address. Enter the exact destination town and address when you book; see our New Jersey car service page for regional travel.

PHL regional airport connections

Enter the full route for a trip from PHL to another destination in the region. The NYC airport car service hub outlines airport-transfer options.

Corporate PHL transportation

Business travelers can reserve an airport ride to a Philadelphia meeting, hotel, or New York address. Enter the flight, destination, passenger count, and luggage so the itinerary reflects the trip.

Match the vehicle to the passenger and luggage count

Sedans carry 2 or 3 passengers. SUVs carry up to 6, and Sprinters 10 or 13. Enter your bag count because luggage fit depends on the vehicle; individual class capacities appear below. We do not offer stretch limousines or party buses; mini coaches and coaches are quoted on request.

Executive Sedan

Seats up to 2 passengers.

Luxury Sedan

Seats up to 3 passengers.

Executive or Luxury SUV

Each SUV class accommodates up to 6 passengers.

Executive Sprinter

Carries 13 passengers; quoted on request.

Jet Sprinter

Carries 10 passengers; quoted on request.

Reserve PHL car service in five steps

Reserve PHL car service in five steps: enter the route, flight, passenger and bag details, choose a vehicle, then review the price. Use the process for a ride to PHL or pickup after landing; add the terminal and each destination address.

  1. Enter the route. Add pickup and destination addresses.
  2. Add flight details. Include the airline, flight number, and terminal.
  3. Enter the group. Provide passenger and bag counts, plus any seat request.
  4. Choose a vehicle. Match passenger capacity to the group.
  5. Review and book. Check the itinerary and price before completing the reservation.

Know the operating details before booking

Every regular pickup has a 15-minute grace period; airport arrivals have a 60-minute wait time after a domestic landing or a 90-minute wait time after an international landing. This section also covers indoor greeting, child seats, and trip charges. Select requested extras while entering the itinerary so the displayed price reflects the trip details.

Airport wait time

Airport wait times are counted from landing.

Meet-and-greet

The indoor greeting option is described in the pickup section above.

Flight changes

Contact us about a changed flight or destination so we can discuss the itinerary.

Stops and waiting

For a multi-leg trip, enter the route and review the hourly service option, which has a three-hour minimum.

Child seats

Child seats of every type (infant, convertible and booster) are $25 each in SUVs and Sprinters, never in sedans: up to 2 per direction in an SUV, more in a Sprinter, and in mini coaches and coaches after we discuss the trip. Add a seat request with the passenger and luggage details.

Trip charges

Distance-based pricing includes taxes, tolls, and fees; gratuity is optional.

A reservation built around the actual airport itinerary

A useful PHL reservation matches the flight, destination, passengers, luggage, and vehicle to the same itinerary. Include the flight number and terminal for airport travel, then check the route and group details before you book. For local travel, enter the actual Philadelphia destination instead of only the city name.

  • Book a trip from PHL to a Philadelphia, New Jersey, or New York address.
  • Enter separate pickup and destination details for each airport direction.
  • Compare the vehicle class with the number of travelers and bags.

For local travel, visit our Philadelphia car service page or read the Philadelphia car service comparison.

Checks that support your PHL airport trip

Before completing a PHL booking, review the route, terminal, flight details, passenger count, bag count, vehicle class, and requested extras. Checking those details together helps catch an itinerary error while the price is displayed. Use the contact details above if you need help with a change.

Frequently asked questions

These answers cover airport pickup, route cost, transfer choices, flight tracking, waiting time, and vehicle fit. Use the terminal, drive-estimate, fare, and hourly-rate tables above when planning a PHL arrival or departure. The answers below focus on common reservation decisions.

How much is a car service to Philadelphia Airport?

Executive Sedan examples start at $170 to Philadelphia City Hall and $523 to Grand Central from PHL Terminal B. From PHL Terminal B, an Executive Sedan is also $253 to King of Prussia Mall and $366 to Princeton University in our October 2026 examples.

What is the best transportation to Philadelphia Airport?

A private car is a direct option between PHL and an address. Enter passenger and bag counts to choose a sedan, SUV, or Sprinter.

How do I check the price of a PHL airport car service?

Enter the route, vehicle, passenger count, and luggage in the online booking flow. Your exact price is shown before you book.

Can I reserve a private PHL transfer to a Philadelphia hotel?

Yes, you can request a private transfer between PHL and a Philadelphia hotel. Enter the hotel address and terminal in the itinerary.

Can I book a round-trip Philadelphia Airport car service?

Yes, you can request transportation in both airport directions. Add each trip's pickup, destination, and flight details.

How early should I book airport car service?

Book once your flight and addresses are available so you can enter the correct itinerary and select a vehicle. Call 888-887-0324, answered 24/7, to discuss a near-term reservation.

Can I book car service to PHL Airport from New Jersey?

Yes, you can request service between a New Jersey address and PHL. Enter the town and pickup address when you book.

Can I reserve car service between Philadelphia and NYC?

Yes, you can reserve PHL to NYC car service between the airport and a New York City address. From PHL Terminal B, an Executive Sedan is $523 to Grand Central, $520 to Times Square and $514 to One World Trade Center in our October 2026 examples.

Does PHL airport car service include flight tracking?

Yes, flight tracking is included for airport trips. Add your flight number when booking.

How long is the wait time at PHL?

Airport arrivals have a 60-minute wait time after a domestic landing and a 90-minute wait time after an international landing. Every regular pickup has a 15-minute grace period.

Can I request meet-and-greet service at Philadelphia Airport?

Yes, request the $25 meet and greet for a chauffeur inside PHL baggage claim with a name sign and luggage help.

Which vehicle should I request for a PHL transfer?

Choose by passenger capacity and enter your bag count, since luggage fit varies by vehicle. Sedans carry up to two or three passengers, SUVs up to six, the Executive Sprinter 13, and the Jet Sprinter 10.

Reserve PHL car service

Reserve your Philadelphia International Airport transfer online at Book now, or call 888-887-0324 for help with your route, vehicle, and pickup plan. Our phone is answered 24/7. Your exact price is shown before booking, with taxes, tolls, and fees included and gratuity optional.

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