Affordable Taxi to JFK Airport 2026: Real Talk from Someone Who’s Been Stranded There Way Too Many Times
Quick Takeaways Comparison Table – Who Actually Wins in 2026? Option Base Fare 2026 (est.) Congestion Surcharge Worst-Case Surge Reality Fixed Rate? Insurance & Licensing (TLC) Avg Rating Feb 2026 Notes Yellow Taxi $70 fixed Manhattan $0.75 20% holiday spikes Yes Full TLC coverage ~3/5 Reliable but cash drama; hybrids common; >50% accessible Uber/Lyft $50–80








