LaGuardia LGA Airport Guide

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LaGuardia LGA Airport Guide, about 10 miles and 20-35 minutes from Midtown Manhattan, is the closest of the three major NYC airports. LGA airline hubs include American and Delta and the airport is primarily for domestic use. After a billion dollar renovation, LGA is now on par with any of our best airports with NYC restaurant faves, artwork, high tech, gifts and more. A taxi to Midtown will cost approximately $40 each way, for up to 4 people.

Hotels with Free Shuttles LGA Airport

There are dozens of great hotel choices near LGA airport for those on layovers, departing early, arriving late or attending the US Tennis Open or a Mets Game. Each of these hotels offers a free shuttle to and from LGA and easy access to Manhattan from the #7 train.

New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott – closest hotel to LGA, fitness center, conference event space
Hampton Inn – LaGuardia Airport – hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an indoor pool
LaGuardia Plaza Hotel – free Wi-Fi, indoor pool, sauna and hot tub, free shuttle to 7 train to either Manhattan or Citi Field/US Open
Avion Inn Near LGA Airport, Ascend Hotel – free breakfast and Wi-Fi
SpringHill Suites by Marriott – free Wi-Fi, fitness center, some suite rooms w/ sofa beds
Fairfield Inn New York LaGuardia – free shuttle to 7 train and LGA, free Wi-Fi, free parking
Holiday Inn LaGuardia Airport at Citi Field / Flushing – walking distance to both Citi Field and the US Open, indoor heated pool
Holiday Inn Express LaGuardia Airport – free breakfast, Wi-Fi and fitness center
Marco LaGuardia Hotel by Lexington – 4 blocks to 7 train, fitness center, on site restaurant

More Nearby Hotels:

Sheraton LaGuardia – Flushing

Reader Question: Are there Hotels with FREE shuttles into Manhattan?

NYC Insider Guide Answer: No. There are almost no hotels in NYC that offer free shuttles into Manhattan. I say almost, just in case I’ve missed something, but really, the answer is none. There are free shuttles to most of the hotels near the airports, but not to Manhattan hotels.

LaGuardia LGA Airport Map

LGA has 4 terminals, 72 gates and 2 runways.

LGA Taxi Car Shuttle Costs

As you can see, LGA generally has the lowest transportation costs of the three major NYC airports, since it is the closest to Manhattan. Whether you choose taxi, town car, shuttle or public transportation is your choice depending on the number of people and how much luggage you have.

LGA offers metered taxi cab rates, which means they are dependent on the time, speed and distance from start to destination. During rush hours, you may be better off with a fixed rate town car or shuttle bus. If you choose to take a taxi, you may save money by skipping the bridge toll and asking your driver to take the BQE (Brooklyn Queens Expressway) to the Williamsburg Bridge into the City. This works if you are heading downtown, but will work against you if staying uptown.

LGA Town Car Service

LGA Shuttle Bus Service

Reader Question: Best Transportation from LaGuardia to Crowne Plaza

JFK, LGA, EWR Luggage Storage New York

JFK Airport offers baggage storage in Terminals 4 & 8. Neither LaGuardia Airport or Newark Airport offer onsite luggage storage. However, there are many companies near all three airports that offer luggage storage starting at $5.95 per day per bag. For example, Vertoe offers storage locations all over New York City as well as near JFK, LGA and Newark Airports.

Parking at LGA Airport

Like most airports, LGA offers both short and long term parking with shuttle service to the terminals. A day of daily parking at LGA will cost $59 in short term lots and $39 in the longer term lots. Currently, LGA is under construction, which has reduced much of their available parking.