Airport meet & greet at LAX: what it is and when it's worth it
What 'meet & greet' actually means at LAX, how it differs from curbside pickup, and when paying for the in-terminal greeting is worth it (international arrivals, VIPs, families, lots of bags).
Short answer: meet & greet means your chauffeur parks and walks into the terminal to meet you at baggage claim — holding a sign with your name — and helps with your bags to the vehicle, instead of meeting you at the curb. Curbside pickup is included on every Continental airport transfer; meet & greet is a small optional upgrade for arrivals.
Meet & greet vs curbside pickup
When meet & greet is worth it
- International arrivals — long flights, customs, and an unfamiliar terminal; being met inside removes all the guesswork
- Lots of luggage or a family with kids — an extra set of professional hands from the carousel to the car
- VIPs and clients — meeting a guest at baggage claim with a sign is the polished, expected touch
- First-timers or anyone who finds LAX overwhelming — no hunting for the right curb in the crowd
- Elderly travelers or anyone who'd appreciate a hand — the chauffeur is there the moment you reach the floor
When curbside is all you need
- Domestic arrival, carry-on only, you know LAX — curbside is faster and included
- A quick solo turnaround where every minute counts
- You'd simply rather text your chauffeur and step straight into the car at the curb
How to add it
Select meet & greet when you book your airport pickup, or tell us when you call (213) 373-7040. We'll have the chauffeur inside with the correct name on the sign. Either way — curbside or inside — your chauffeur tracks your flight, so a delay never leaves you waiting or them circling.
Questions about this
What does airport meet & greet mean?
It means your chauffeur meets you inside the terminal at baggage claim, holding a sign with your name, and helps with your luggage to the vehicle — rather than meeting you at the arrivals curb. It's the in-terminal greeting you've seen drivers do with name signs.
How much does meet & greet cost at LAX?
It's a small add-on to the flat airport-transfer rate (it covers the chauffeur parking and the in-terminal time). You'll see the exact amount when you select it at booking. Standard curbside pickup is included at no extra charge.
Is meet & greet worth it?
It's worth it for international arrivals, travelers with a lot of luggage or kids, VIP and client pickups, and anyone who'd rather be met by name than search a busy curb. For a quick domestic arrival with a carry-on, included curbside pickup is usually all you need.
Can you greet someone else by name — like a client or family member?
Yes. For a guest pickup we put the passenger's name on the sign, not the booker's, so the person being collected is greeted by name and walked to the car. Just give us the name when you book.
Do you still track the flight with meet & greet?
Always. Whether you choose curbside or meet & greet, your chauffeur tracks the flight and times everything to your actual landing, so a delay never means waiting — or a circling car.
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