United StatesJFK
MexicoMEX
BrazilGRU
ArgentinaEZE
ChileSCL
ColombiaBOG
PeruLIM
PanamaPTY
Costa RicaSJO
Dominican RepublicPUJ
JamaicaMBJ
BahamasNAS
BarbadosBGI
United KingdomLHR
IrelandDUB
FranceCDG
GermanyFRA
NetherlandsAMS
BelgiumBRU
SwitzerlandZRH
AustriaVIE
ItalyFCO
SpainMAD
PortugalLIS
GreeceATH
TurkeyIST
DenmarkCPH
SwedenARN
NorwayOSL
FinlandHEL
PolandWAW
Czech RepublicPRG
HungaryBUD
IcelandKEF
United Arab EmiratesDXB
QatarDOH
Saudi ArabiaRUH
IsraelTLV
EgyptCAI
MoroccoCMN
South AfricaJNB
KenyaNBO
NigeriaLOS
IndiaDEL
PakistanLHE
Sri LankaCMB
SingaporeSIN
MalaysiaKUL
ThailandBKK
VietnamSGN
PhilippinesMNL
IndonesiaCGK
Hong KongHKG
ChinaPVG
TaiwanTPE
JapanHND
South KoreaICN
AustraliaSYD
New ZealandAKLHow does airport car service work in the USA?
You book once with Onroutz.ca, choose your airport, hotel or cruise port, and see a fixed all-in fare before you pay. A US-licensed local transfer partner tracks your flight, meets you at arrivals and drives you door to door, while the Toronto desk supports the booking around the clock.
The United States is the biggest ground-transport market on the site, and it is also the most uneven. Some airports have excellent rail links to downtown; others sit at the end of a single freeway. Some publish flat taxi fares; others do not. Rules for pre-arranged limousine pickups differ from terminal to terminal, and the safe place to wait for a chauffeur is rarely the curb. This hub collects the guides that sort those details out, so a traveller landing in Atlanta, Denver or Honolulu can see the real options before booking.
If you are travelling from Canada, start with the Canada hub and the Toronto and GTA hub; several routes below cross the border from Toronto. For airports elsewhere, see the airport transfers hub.
How Onroutz.ca delivers rides in the United States
The service model is the same everywhere outside Toronto, and it is worth stating plainly.
- Delivery: a vetted, licensed and commercially insured US-licensed local transfer partner drives the vehicle. Onroutz.ca does not own cars or offices in the United States.
- Booking: the Onroutz.ca desk in Toronto books, confirms, supports and invoices the ride, so you receive one confirmation, one invoice and one 24/7 contact.
- Vehicles: partner vehicles are no more than four model years old, and Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Maybach up to seven.
- Cross-border runs: Toronto-to-USA trips, such as Toronto to Buffalo airport, are driven by the Onroutz.ca fleet from Toronto.
- Flight tracking: on every airport pickup, with 60 minutes of free waiting after international landings and 30 after domestic.
- Fixed fare: quoted in the booker before payment. Corporate accounts with monthly invoicing and multi-leg itineraries on one booking are available.
Entering the United States: what to check before you fly
Entry rules belong to the US government and change, so use the official pages before you travel.
Visa Waiver travellers. CBP's ESTA page explains that ESTA is an automated system that determines eligibility to travel under the Visa Waiver Program, that you must have an e-passport, and that applications may be submitted at any time before travel; CBP also notes that approval does not decide admissibility, which an officer determines on arrival.
Canadian citizens. The Government of Canada's US travel advice says Canadians flying to or through the US need a valid passport or, at designated airports, a NEXUS card. By land or water, people aged 16 and over need a passport or a Trusted Traveller card. Most ports of entry use facial recognition, and Canadians staying more than 30 days must register.
Everyone else. Check the visa rules for your nationality well before you book. A late-night landing is a poor time to find out that something is missing.
US airports: guides in this section
Each airport guide gives the terminals, the official ground-transport options with public fares as of 2026, the pickup rules for pre-arranged cars, and distances and drive times to the main destinations.
South and Southeast
- Atlanta ATL: MARTA from the Domestic Terminal, flat-rate taxis, permitted-limousine pickups.
- Miami MIA: the gateway to Miami Beach and the cruise ports.
- Orlando MCO: theme parks, resorts and Port Canaveral.
- Tampa TPA: Tampa Bay, the Gulf beaches and cruise embarkations.
- Dallas DFW: DART and TEXRail rail links between Dallas and Fort Worth.
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
- Boston Logan BOS: a free Silver Line bus, limo stands by terminal.
- Philadelphia PHL: Center City, the suburbs and New Jersey.
- Washington Dulles IAD: the capital, Northern Virginia and Loudoun County.
West, Mountain and Pacific
- Los Angeles LAX: freeways, the coast and Anaheim.
- San Francisco SFO: the Peninsula, the city and Silicon Valley.
- San Diego SAN: downtown, the harbour and the northern coast.
- Seattle SEA: downtown, the Eastside and the cruise terminals.
- Denver DEN: the A Line, Peña Boulevard and mountain transfers.
- Phoenix PHX: the Valley, Scottsdale and desert resorts.
- Honolulu HNL: Waikiki, the resorts and the Pacific arrivals.
Rail and transit at a glance: what we have checked
Many US cities do have good airport trains. The table lists the ones we checked on official pages for the guides above, so you can weigh them against a private car.
| Airport | Rail or bus option | Typical time to downtown | Cost note | When a car is better |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta ATL | MARTA Red and Gold lines from the Domestic Terminal | About 20 min | $2.50 per trip (MARTA, 2026) | Late arrivals, Buckhead and the suburbs |
| Boston BOS | Silver Line SL1 to South Station | About 20 – 30 min | Free from the airport (MBTA) | Cambridge, suburbs, families |
| Dallas DFW | DART Orange Line from Terminal A | About 50 min | Fare per DART | Suburbs, Fort Worth, groups |
| Denver DEN | RTD A Line to Union Station | About 37 min | Airport Day Pass $10 (RTD, 2026) | Mountain trips, groups |
The fares and times come from MARTA, the MBTA, DART and RTD. They change, so confirm them on the operator's site on the day you travel. The best public option is sometimes the better choice, and the guides say so.
Routes, cruise ports and resort pages
Beyond airports, the section covers the city and resort runs that travellers search for most.
New York and the Northeast: JFK to Manhattan, Newark to Manhattan, LaGuardia to Manhattan, New York City limousines and Teterboro private aviation.
Florida: Orlando airport to Disney World, Orlando airport to Port Canaveral, Miami airport to the cruise port, Fort Lauderdale airport to Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale airport to Miami, and the Miami Beach and Orlando resorts hotel pages.
Cruise ports: Port Canaveral, Galveston and Seattle. See the cruise transfers hub for ports worldwide.
West and Midwest: LAX to Disneyland, Las Vegas airport to the Strip, Las Vegas Strip hotels, CES in Las Vegas and Chicago limousines.
Cross-border from Toronto: Toronto to Buffalo airport, Toronto to New York City and Detroit airport to Windsor.
Choosing the right vehicle for a US trip
| Class | Typical model | Passengers | Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Cadillac or similar | Up to 3 | 2 large + 2 cabin bags |
| First Class Sedan | Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series or similar | Up to 3 | 2 large + 2 cabin bags |
| Luxury SUV | Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon Denali, Chevrolet Suburban or similar | Up to 6 | 5–6 large bags |
| Executive Sprinter | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | Up to 12 | Up to 12 bags |
Models are "or similar" and confirmed at booking. Mini-coaches and coaches from 20 to 56 seats, and Maybach, Rolls-Royce, stretch limousine and armoured vehicles, are available on request, with availability confirmed at booking. Child seats are on request: say at booking whether you need an infant, toddler or booster seat. See the fleet page and the meet and greet service.
Planning around US peak travel and weather
The United States has few quiet weeks. The days around Thanksgiving, the December holidays, spring break and the summer school holidays fill airports and roads, and a booking made early is easier to staff. Hurricane season in the Atlantic and the Gulf runs from June through November, so Florida, Texas and the Carolinas carry a weather risk on flights and highways in those months. Winter storms hit the Northeast, the Midwest and the Rockies from late autumn, and mountain corridors can close for hours.
Tell us the event, the venue and the flight when you book. A convention at a downtown centre, a stadium game or a cruise sailing changes the best pickup point and the best time, and the guides for Port Canaveral, Las Vegas and Orlando resorts show how.
Tipping and etiquette in the United States
Tipping is customary and often expected in the US. For a chauffeured trip, 15 to 20 per cent is the common range. Some companies add a gratuity to the invoice, so check your booking before you add one. Chauffeurs do not photograph clients or post about trips, and NDAs are available on request for sensitive travel.
Cancellation and booking
Cancellation is counted from the scheduled pickup: more than 72 hours' notice has no charge; 72 hours or less is 10%; 48 hours or less is 50%; 24 hours or less or a no-show is 100%. Major events and conventions sometimes have their own deadline; when they do, it appears on the confirmation. For multi-leg trips or corporate accounts, the travel desk can plan the whole itinerary.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to get from a US airport to my hotel?
It depends on the airport. Trains and free buses suit solo travellers with light bags to central hotels. A private car suits groups, suburbs, heavy luggage, late arrivals and fixed schedules. Each airport guide compares the options with official fares and times.
Do I need to book an airport car service in advance?
For a pre-arranged limousine or car service, yes. Many US airports require commercial pickups to be reserved before arrival, and permitted operators wait at set stands. Book as soon as your flight is confirmed so the chauffeur can track it.
How much is an Uber or taxi from the airport to downtown?
It depends on the city, the time and the surge. Some airports post flat taxi fares, such as Atlanta's flat-rate zones; others meter every trip. Each guide gives the verified public figures. Onroutz.ca quotes a fixed all-in fare in the booker before you pay.
Who drives the car in the United States?
A vetted, licensed and commercially insured US-licensed local transfer partner drives it. The Onroutz.ca desk in Toronto books, confirms, supports and invoices the ride, so you have one confirmation, one invoice and one 24/7 contact.
What documents do I need to enter the US?
Canadians need a passport or a Trusted Traveller card for land travel, and a passport or NEXUS card for air, according to the Government of Canada. Visa Waiver travellers need an approved ESTA and an e-passport. Other nationalities should check their visa rules early.
How much should I tip a limo driver in the US?
A tip of 15 to 20 per cent is the common range for a chauffeured trip in the United States. Check whether your booking already includes a gratuity, and add a little more for heavy luggage, a long wait or a very early start.
Are airport limousines worth the expense?
They are worth it when you travel in a group, carry luggage, land late, have children or need to be somewhere on time. For a solo traveller with a light bag who is staying next to a train station, public transit is cheaper.
What if my flight is late or cancelled?
The chauffeur tracks your flight, so the pickup follows your actual landing time, with 60 minutes of waiting included after international landings and 30 after domestic. If a flight is cancelled, contact the 24/7 desk.
