What's the best way to get from JFK to the Hamptons? Flying in for a friend's birthday weekend and debating rental car vs car service. Anyone have recent experiences with either option?

I've done the rental car thing twice and regretted it both times. The traffic heading out to the Hamptons can be brutal, especially Friday afternoons in summer. Plus parking in towns like East Hampton and Southampton can be expensive and hard to find during peak season

After years of stressful drives, I finally switched to using a JFK to Hamptons Black Car service at https://ewlimo.com/luxury-transportation-jfk-to-hamptons-black-car-and-limo-services/ and it's been so much better. You just walk out of baggage claim and your driver is waiting. No rental counter lines or navigating unfamiliar roads when you're tired from flying. I can work, nap, or just relax during the drive. It's actually not that much more expensive than a rental when you add up all the costs. Just book your return trip well in advance during busy weekends since they fill up. For getting around while you're there, the local taxi services are pretty reliable