Airport Service

DCA Airport Arrival Pickup Car Service

Landing at Reagan National is simple, and an arrival pickup with DCA Limos is designed to keep it that way. The airport has two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, connected by walkways and served by a single roadway system. Your airline determines which terminal you use; your chauffeur already knows and is positioned accordingly before the aircraft reaches the gate.

Airport

Reagan National (DCA), Arlington, VA

Fleet

Sedans · SUVs · Sprinters · Limos

Pricing

Flat rate, confirmed before you ride

Dispatch

24 / 7

This page explains what happens between the jet bridge and the car so that you can walk off the plane knowing where to go. The short version: collect your bags, check your phone for the chauffeur’s message and walk to the designated pickup area, or, with meet and greet, look for the name sign at baggage claim.

  • Flight tracked from departure; the chauffeur is staged for the actual landing time
  • Complimentary wait: 45 minutes on domestic arrivals, 60 minutes on international
  • Pickup in the airport’s designated area for pre-arranged chauffeured vehicles
  • Optional meet and greet at baggage claim with a name sign and luggage help
  • Chauffeur’s direct contact sent before you land
  • Flat rate to your destination confirmed before you ride

Terminals, baggage claim and the walk to your car service

Terminal 1 is the smaller of the two and handles a limited number of airlines; Terminal 2 is the main building where most flights arrive. Baggage claim in each terminal is on the arrivals level. Once you have your bags, the pickup area for chauffeured vehicles is a short, signed walk from the doors, and your confirmation describes it. Reagan National assigns pre-arranged cars to specific spots rather than the general curb, which is why our chauffeurs do not simply pull up outside the door.

Because DCA operates under a federal perimeter rule that limits most nonstop flights to a set distance, with a limited number of exempted longer routes, the majority of arrivals are domestic and receive 45 minutes of complimentary wait time.

What the chauffeur is doing while you land

From the moment your flight departs, dispatch watches it. If it lands early, the chauffeur is already staged nearby and moves up; if it is delayed, the chauffeur is held back and the wait-time clock does not start until the wheels are down. As you taxi, you will receive a text or call with the vehicle description, plate and the chauffeur’s number. There is nothing you need to do until you have your bags.

If you add meet and greet, the chauffeur enters the terminal instead and waits near the baggage carousels with a sign, then handles the bags and the walk.

Making the black car pickup smoother

Give us the flight number rather than just a time, because the flight number is what we track. Tell us the number of passengers and bags so the vehicle fits; a Cadillac Escalade or Chevrolet Suburban is the better choice for a family with checked luggage. Ask for a car seat when you book if you need one. And keep your phone on as you land; the chauffeur’s message is the only step that requires you.

Questions about a specific arrival can be answered by dispatch at (877) 609-1919 at any hour.

Vehicles for DCA Airport Arrival Pickup

Business sedan

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Up to 3 · solo executives and couples

First-class sedan

BMW 7 Series

Up to 3 · VIP and executive travel

Premium SUV

Cadillac Escalade

Up to 6 · families and small groups with luggage

Luxury SUV

Chevrolet Suburban

Up to 6 · airport runs with beach or golf luggage

Executive van

Mercedes Sprinter van

Up to 14 · wedding parties, corporate teams and groups

Limousine

Stretch limousine

Up to 8 · proms, weddings and celebrations

View the full fleet

DCA Airport Arrival Pickup Limo and Car Service for Every Occasion

From a sedan for one executive to a Sprinter for a wedding party, DCA Limos matches the vehicle to the trip: airport car service at DCA Airport Arrival Pickup, corporate black car service, wedding and prom limo service, and hourly chauffeur hire.

Every booking at DCA Airport Arrival Pickup comes with a written quote, a licensed and background-checked chauffeur, and a commercially insured vehicle.

DCA Airport Arrival Pickup — Frequently Asked Questions

Which terminal will I arrive at, and does it matter for the pickup?

Your airline determines the terminal. It does not matter for you: dispatch knows the terminal from the flight number, and the chauffeur is staged for the correct one. Your confirmation explains where to walk after baggage claim.

Where does the chauffeur wait if I do not book meet and greet?

In the airport’s designated pickup area for pre-arranged chauffeured vehicles, a short walk from baggage claim. The chauffeur texts the vehicle details as you land and you walk out to the car.

When does the complimentary wait time start?

At the actual landing time, not the scheduled one. Domestic arrivals include 45 minutes and international arrivals 60 minutes, which covers baggage delays and a long walk from the gate.

What if my flight is diverted or cancelled?

Call dispatch at (877) 609-1919 as soon as you know. We reschedule the pickup to the new flight without a re-quote, and sedans and SUVs can be cancelled free up to 3 hours before the original pickup.

Can I be picked up at DCA and driven straight to Dulles or BWI?

Yes. Airport-to-airport transfers are flat rate, and we track both flights so the timing works even if one of them moves.

Book DCA Airport Arrival Pickup today

Professionally chauffeured and guaranteed — free cancellation up to 3 hours before pickup for sedans and SUVs (12 hours for Sprinter vans, limousines and special events). Call (877) 609-1919 for a free, exact quote.