How much does luxury car service from LAX cost?
What you pay for a private LAX car service in Los Angeles: how flat-rate pricing works, what is included, what changes the price and why it beats a surging rideshare.
Short answer: how much LAX car service costs with Continental depends on your address, and you see the exact price before you book. It is a flat rate, not a meter and not a surging app fare. The all-inclusive total appears as soon as you enter your pickup and drop-off, and it does not change after you book. There are no hidden airport fees, and gratuity is already included.
How the price is set
Continental airport transfers are priced as a flat rate based on the distance between LAX and your address. A ride to Santa Monica or Beverly Hills costs less than one to Malibu, Pasadena or Orange County. Your price is locked when you book, so it does not change with traffic or if your flight lands late.
What is included in the price
- The full-size Cadillac Escalade ESV (not a sedan) and a professional chauffeur
- Flight tracking: your pickup moves with your actual landing time, at no charge, even if you are delayed
- Gratuity, built in, so there is nothing extra to hand over at the end
- Curbside pickup at your terminal (meet & greet inside the terminal is an optional add-on)
- All taxes and standard fees: the quote is the total
What changes the price
Working out a ride while you read this? Get your price. Flat rate, gratuity included, locked when you book.
- Distance: a Westside hotel costs less than a ride to Malibu or Palm Springs
- Timing: a late-night fee applies to pickups between 11pm and 5am, and a few peak dates and major event nights carry a surcharge, always shown before you book
- Meet & greet: a small add-on if you want your chauffeur to meet you at baggage claim with a name sign and help with your bags, rather than at the curb
- Multiple stops or a wait-and-return trip: booked hourly instead of as a one-way transfer
- Group size: most parties fit in one Escalade (up to 6 with luggage), and larger groups take more vehicles
How to get your exact price
Enter your pickup and drop-off on the booking page, and the flat-rate total appears before you confirm, with no phone tag and no 'call for a quote.' If you would rather talk it through, or you have a multi-stop day, a wait-and-return trip or a group, call or text (213) 373-7040 and we will quote it on the spot.
For anything beyond a simple transfer, such as a full day across LA, a wedding or an executive itinerary, consider an hourly charter: $138 an hour all-in, gratuity included, with a 3-hour minimum and the same chauffeur all day.
Common questions
How much does a car from LAX to Beverly Hills cost?
It is a flat rate based on distance, quoted up front and locked when you book. Enter LAX and your Beverly Hills address at ridecontinental.com/book/airport to see the exact all-inclusive total, covering the vehicle, chauffeur, flight tracking and gratuity, before you confirm.
Is gratuity included in the LAX transfer price?
Yes. Every Continental quote already includes gratuity, so there is nothing extra to calculate or hand over at the end of the ride. The price you are quoted is the price you pay.
Are there extra fees for airport pickups, tolls, or waiting?
There are no hidden fees. Flight tracking and a reasonable arrival window are included on airport pickups, so a normal delay does not trigger a charge, and tolls are not added afterward. The main optional add-on is meet & greet, where your chauffeur meets you inside at baggage claim. Long waits or multiple stops are simply booked hourly instead of as a one-way transfer.
Is luxury car service more expensive than Uber Black?
Uber Black is sometimes cheaper off-peak and often more expensive during a surge, and its price is not set until you request the ride. Continental's flat rate is locked when you book, for a full-size Escalade with a professional chauffeur who tracks your flight and is assigned to you in advance. You are paying for certainty, not a gamble.
Do I pay when I book or after the ride?
Individual bookings are confirmed with a card when you book, and corporate accounts can be invoiced instead. Because the quote is all-inclusive, there is no separate or surprise charge after the trip.
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