An LAX black car service is a pre-booked, chauffeur-driven executive car, usually a dark sedan or SUV, that meets you inside the terminal and drives you to your destination at a fixed price. With Elly8.net, LAX to Beverly Hills starts at US$170 in a business sedan, US$225 in a business SUV, US$275 in a First Class SUV, US$300 in a First Class sedan and US$445 in an Executive Sprinter, including standard gratuity and meet and greet.
The real decision is the class. A business sedan and a First Class sedan both arrive in black and both meet you with a name board, but they are different cars at different prices. This guide explains the classes, when each one is the right call, and how a black car compares with an app-based black car from the LAX-it lot.
What is the difference between a business and a First Class black car?
A business sedan is an E-Class, CT6, Continental or similar, from US$170 to Beverly Hills. A First Class sedan is a Mercedes-Benz S-Class or similar, from US$300. SUVs follow the same pattern: a Suburban, Yukon XL or V-Class from US$225, and an Escalade, Navigator or similar from US$275.
Both classes are chauffeur-driven, licensed and commercially insured, and both include flight tracking and meet and greet. The difference is the vehicle: the First Class sedan is a flagship car with more rear legroom and a quieter cabin, the kind of car you send for a chief executive, a client or a guest you want to impress. For most business trips, the business sedan is exactly right.
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The black car classes at a glance
These are the published LAX to Beverly Hills fares, about 12 miles (20 km) and 22 minutes on a clear road, with the vehicle types and capacities from our fleet page.
| Class | Typical vehicles | Passengers | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sedan | E-Class, CT6, Continental or similar | up to 3 | US$170 | US$325 |
| Business SUV / van | Suburban, Yukon XL or V-Class | up to 6 | US$225 | US$430 |
| First Class SUV | Escalade, Navigator or similar | up to 6 | US$275 | US$525 |
| First Class sedan | Mercedes-Benz S-Class or similar | up to 3 | US$300 | US$570 |
| Executive Sprinter | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter executive | up to 12 | US$445 | US$850 |
Note that the First Class SUV is listed below the First Class sedan. An Escalade or Navigator carries twice the passengers of an S-Class, and for two executives with luggage it is often the smarter choice. Partner vehicles are four model years old or newer, and the fleet page also lists a Jet Sprinter with captain's chairs, a Mercedes-Maybach, a Rolls-Royce and an electric sedan, which are priced in the web booker.
Which class for which trip
A business trip with a carry-on. Business sedan. It is the standard black car, the most economical and comfortable for one to three travellers with light bags.
Two or three executives with suitcases. Business SUV. A sedan holds three passengers but only about two large bags; an SUV holds six of each.
A client, a board member or a VIP arrival. First Class sedan for one or two people; First Class SUV if there is luggage or a third person. Add the guest's name to the name board and the booking.
A team, a roadshow or a crew. Executive Sprinter. Up to 12 passengers and their bags in one vehicle, from US$445 one way. Several taxis or app cars rarely arrive together, and per person a Sprinter is often cheaper.
A lower-emission trip. The fleet page lists an electric sedan in the business class, priced in the web booker. It suits travellers and companies that track the emissions of their ground travel, and it is the same meet and greet, the same fixed price and the same chauffeur standard as any other black car.
A family. Business SUV with child seats, available on request. The LAX chauffeur service guide covers luggage and family arrivals in detail.
A black car vs Uber Black at LAX
App-based black cars are the obvious alternative, and they are useful. The differences are practical.
| Elly8.net black car | Uber Black or similar app ride | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Fixed, all-in, agreed before you fly | Set by the app when you request; changes with demand |
| Pickup point | Inside arrivals, with a name board | The LAX-it lot outside the terminal loop |
| Flight tracking | Yes, the pickup follows the landing | You request the car after you land |
| Waiting | Complimentary after a tracked landing | Set by the app's own rules |
| Child seats | On request, fitted before pickup | Not something to count on |
| Corporate billing | Accounts with monthly invoicing | Depends on the app |
At a quiet hour on a weekday with one small bag, an app black car can be quick and well priced. At peak arrival times, late at night, in event weeks, or when you need a child seat or a guaranteed SUV, a pre-booked black car is more predictable. The full comparison is in Uber Black vs a pre-booked chauffeur, and for the basics of a car service versus a cab, see chauffeur vs taxi.
Taxis and app rides at LAX pick up at LAX-it, the separate lot introduced in 2019 while the airport rebuilds its ground access. Los Angeles World Airports describes the long-term plan, including the SkyLink train, on its Transforming LAX page. Until that work is complete, a chauffeur who meets you inside arrivals is the simplest way to leave the airport.
What a fixed black car price includes
Every Elly8.net fare is fixed and all-in per vehicle:
- Included: the chauffeur, the vehicle, taxes, standard gratuity, flight tracking, meet and greet inside arrivals, and complimentary waiting after a tracked landing.
- Billed at cost: tolls, parking and waiting beyond the included time.
- Never added: surge pricing.
For addresses not on the price list, the web booker shows the fixed price for each class before you pay. Downtown, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Malibu and the Valley are all priced this way. For a wider look at what black cars and limousines cost across the industry, read how much a limo or black car costs and black car vs limousine.
Black car service for business travel in Los Angeles
Most black car work in Los Angeles is corporate, and a lot of it does not end at the hotel.
Hourly. By the hour, as directed, cars start at US$105 in a business sedan, US$135 in a business SUV, US$170 in a First Class sedan and US$210 in an Executive Sprinter, with a 3-hour minimum. Land at LAX, go straight to a meeting in Century City, then to Downtown and back, with the same car waiting. See hourly chauffeur.
Roadshows. The corporate roadshow day starts at US$945 in a business sedan, US$1,530 in a First Class sedan and US$1,890 in an Executive Sprinter, built around a fixed meeting schedule. See investor roadshow chauffeurs.
Conventions. Exhibitors and delegates at the Los Angeles Convention Center downtown often book a Sprinter for hotel-to-show loops and sedans for client dinners. See conference and trade show transportation.
Accounts. A corporate account gives monthly invoicing, saved traveller profiles and one point of contact for assistants and travel managers. NDAs are available on request for confidential meetings.
What to expect from the car and the chauffeur
A black car is as much about the service as the vehicle. On every Elly8.net booking:
- The vehicle is in the class you booked or a comparable model, clean and four model years old or newer, licensed and commercially insured.
- The chauffeur tracks your flight, waits inside arrivals with the name board you asked for, handles the bags and knows the route to your address.
- The booking stays with the 24/7 desk, so if your meeting moves, a colleague joins or your flight changes, one message updates it.
- Discretion is part of the job, and NDAs are available on request for confidential trips.
Event weeks. When Los Angeles hosts a major event, black cars sell out first. Super Bowl LXI is at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on February 14, 2027, a few miles from LAX, and award season fills the city every February. Book those weeks well ahead; see event transportation for galas and game days.
Other Los Angeles airports by black car
LAX is not the only option. A business sedan from Burbank to Beverly Hills starts at US$175, a natural choice for the studios, Hollywood and Pasadena. Van Nuys, the private aviation airport in the Valley, starts at US$200; meet your chauffeur at the FBO your operator uses at Van Nuys Airport and see private jet and FBO car service. From John Wayne in Orange County, Beverly Hills is about 50 miles (80 km), from US$370.
Departing LAX by black car
For the trip back, book the same class and allow time for the 405 and the terminal loop: pick up two and a half to three hours before a domestic flight from a Westside hotel, and three and a half to four hours before an international one. The round trip fare, LAX to Beverly Hills and back, starts at US$325 in a business sedan. More detail on timings is in our guide to how pickups, waiting and flat rates work at LAX.
Is a black car worth it?
For a solo traveller with a backpack, LA Metro's US$1.75 regular fare, listed on the Metro fares page, is the cheapest way from the airport area, and an app ride is a reasonable middle option at quiet times. A black car earns its price when time matters, when the bags or the group are large, when you are representing a company or hosting a client, and when you want the price and the vehicle settled before you board.
How to book an LAX black car
- Pickup and drop-off. LAX with the flight number, then the destination, stops and any return.
- Class. Business or First Class, sedan or SUV, or an Executive Sprinter; or a Jet Sprinter, Maybach or Rolls-Royce in the web booker.
- Reserve. Reserve now on a published fare or confirm the booker price. Confirmation arrives by email, with chauffeur details before pickup.
Rides in Los Angeles are operated by licensed, commercially insured local chauffeur partners vetted through the Limousine Worldwide network; Elly8.net takes the booking, fixes the price and runs the 24/7 desk. Every Los Angeles fare is on the Los Angeles car service page, and the black car service page explains the service in every city we cover.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a black car from LAX to Beverly Hills?
Elly8.net's fixed fare starts at US$170 in a business sedan, US$225 in a business SUV, US$275 in a First Class SUV, US$300 in a First Class sedan and US$445 in an Executive Sprinter. The fare includes gratuity and meet and greet; tolls and parking are billed at cost.
What cars are used for black car service at LAX?
Business sedans are an E-Class, CT6, Continental or similar; First Class sedans a Mercedes-Benz S-Class or similar; business SUVs a Suburban, Yukon XL or V-Class; First Class SUVs an Escalade, Navigator or similar. Partner vehicles are four model years old or newer.
Is a pre-booked black car better than Uber Black at LAX?
It depends on the trip. A pre-booked car has a fixed price, a chauffeur inside arrivals and flight tracking, and avoids the LAX-it lot. An app ride can be cheaper at quiet times. For late flights, families, groups and business arrivals, the pre-booked car is more predictable.
Can my company be invoiced for LAX black car rides?
Yes. A corporate account includes monthly invoicing, saved traveller profiles and bookings by assistants or a travel desk. NDAs are available on request.
Can a black car wait while you go to a meeting?
Yes, book it by the hour. Los Angeles hourly rates start at US$105 in a business sedan with a 3-hour minimum, and the car waits outside between appointments.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free more than 72 hours before pickup, 10% within 72 hours, 50% within 48 hours and 100% within 24 hours or for a no-show. Refunds go to the original card. See the cancellation policy page for the full terms.
