Getting picked up at LAX doesn’t have to mean the long walk to the LAX-it lot, a surging rideshare app, or a taxi line. With a pre-arranged private car service, your chauffeur comes to you — at your terminal, on your schedule, tracked to your flight.
Here’s exactly how it works, so your arrival in Los Angeles is the easy part of the trip.
Two ways we meet you at LAX
Meet & Greet (inside)
Your chauffeur parks and waits inside baggage claim holding a placard with your name, then helps with your luggage to the vehicle. Best after long-haul or international flights, or with family.
Curbside (Arrivals level)
Prefer to walk straight out? Your chauffeur pulls up to the Arrivals (lower) level curb at your terminal. We text you the exact pickup spot the moment you land.
Meet & greet vs. curbside pickup at LAX
Both are included ways to meet your VIP City Rides chauffeur — neither sends you to the LAX-it lot. Here’s how to pick:
| Meet & Greet | Curbside Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Where you meet | Inside the terminal at baggage claim — your chauffeur holds a name sign | Arrivals (lower level) curb directly outside your terminal |
| Luggage | Chauffeur helps from the carousel all the way to the vehicle | You bring bags to the curb; chauffeur loads them |
| Flight tracking | Included — pickup adjusts automatically to your flight | Included — pickup adjusts automatically to your flight |
| How you find us | Chauffeur is already waiting when you exit customs or reach baggage claim | We text the exact pickup spot and vehicle the moment you land |
| Best for | International arrivals (TBIT), first visits to LAX, families, groups & VIPs | Carry-on-only travelers who want the fastest possible exit |
Step by step: what happens
1. You book & share your flight number
We log your flight and start tracking it automatically.
2. We track your flight in real time
Early or delayed, your pickup time adjusts on its own — no calls needed.
3. You land — we text you
You get your chauffeur's name, the vehicle, and exact meeting spot.
4. Meet, load up & relax
Curbside or inside at baggage claim. We handle the bags; you settle in.
LAX terminal quick guide
LAX has nine terminals arranged in a horseshoe. Baggage claim and pickup are on the lower Arrivals level. Not sure of your terminal? Just send us your flight — we’ll know.
LAX pickup — frequently asked questions
Where does my chauffeur meet me at LAX?+
With a pre-arranged car service like VIP City Rides, you skip the crowded LAX-it lot entirely — that's where LAX sends taxi and ride-app pickups, such as Uber and Lyft. Your chauffeur either meets you inside at baggage claim with a name sign (optional meet & greet) or pulls up to the Arrivals curb on the lower level at your terminal. We confirm the exact spot by text once you land.
Can a private car service pick me up at the LAX terminals?+
Yes. LAX sends taxi and ride-app pickups, such as Uber and Lyft, to the LAX-it lot next to Terminal 1 (flylax.com, checked October 2026). A pre-arranged, licensed car service like VIP City Rides picks you up at your own terminal instead: curbside on the Arrivals (lower) level, or inside at baggage claim if you book meet & greet.
Do I have to walk to LAX-it?+
No. LAX sends taxi and ride-app pickups, such as Uber and Lyft, to LAX-it, but as a licensed pre-arranged car service, we pick you up directly at your terminal every time — curbside on the Arrivals (lower) level, or with optional meet & greet inside the terminal.
What happens if my flight is delayed?+
We track your flight in real time and adjust your pickup automatically — there's nothing for you to call about. Complimentary wait time is included (typically up to 60 minutes for international arrivals and 30 minutes for domestic).
How do I find my driver at LAX?+
After you land, we text you your chauffeur's name, the vehicle, and the exact meeting point. If you booked meet & greet, your chauffeur is already waiting inside baggage claim holding a placard with your name.
How much is a car service from LAX?+
Your fare depends on your destination, the vehicle you choose, the route and trip time, and the LAX airport pickup fee. Eligible local airport trips may use a flat rate; other trips are priced mainly by route distance and trip time, and some are quoted directly by our dispatch team. There is no surge pricing, and you see the full price before you confirm your booking.
Should I choose meet & greet or curbside pickup at LAX?+
Choose meet & greet if you're arriving internationally at TBIT, visiting LAX for the first time, or traveling with family, a group, or lots of luggage — your chauffeur waits at baggage claim with a name sign and helps with bags. Choose curbside if you're traveling light and want the fastest exit: walk straight out to the Arrivals curb, where we text you the exact spot and vehicle the moment you land. Both are flight-tracked and neither uses the LAX-it lot.
Can you meet me inside the terminal (meet & greet)?+
Yes. With meet & greet, your chauffeur waits at baggage claim with a name placard and helps with your luggage to the vehicle — ideal after a long-haul or international flight, or when traveling with family.