Car Hire New York

We compare many car rental suppliers in New York including Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise and National to find you the cheapest car hire at 9 New York locations.

New York City Guide

The city of New York is located on the Eastern Seaboard of America, approximately 237 miles north of the capital, Washington DC. The city itself covers an area of just over 300 sq miles with 5 main districts the most famous of which is Manhattan. Begin admiring the Manhattan skyline from the Brooklyn Bridge's boardwalk, with the traffic beneath you, the views along the East River and harbor are vast.

Moving onto Manhattan island and to SoHo, the elegant cast-iron buildings, occasional cobblestone street, art galleries, and clothing stores make this a wonderful area in which to shop, drink, and dream of a more glamorous life. Essential to New Yorkers is Washington Square Park. In a city without backyards, residents live their lives publicly, and if people-watching isn't entertainment enough in this Greenwich Village park, there are jugglers, magicians, and guitarists to circle round on the weekend.

At the weekend take in a Yankees Game. Cheer on the winning Bronx Bombers alongside their devoted fans or if you dare, root for the other team. With a population of over 7.5 million, it is no wonder the City is known as "The Big Apple".

Must see in New York

• The Brooklyn Botanical Garden is a 52 acre living museum that features numerous plant and flower varieties.
• The Statue of Liberty is the most enduring symbol of New York City. The 354-step climb to the statue's crown is the equivalent of climbing a 22-story building.
• The Empire State Building was built in just 410 days and stands 102-stories and 1454ft above 5th Avenue and 34th Street. City pigeons often make the long flight up to sit on the 102nd floor viewing platforms and keep you company as you take in the simply breathtaking views!
• Created in 1858, Central Park covers an area of 843 acres and includes formal gardens, large lawns and wooded sections. visit the park zoo, or take a dip in the swimming pool. Wollman ice skating rink is also worth a visit.

Car Rental Locations in New York

• New York Albany Latham
• New York Charles Street
• New York East 12th Street
• New York East 31st Street
• New York East 50th Street
• New York East 80th Street
• New York JFK International Airport
• New York West 40th Street
• New York West 77th Street
  

Dates for Your Diary

• The large Chinese population celebrate Chinese New Year in late January/February with dragons and fireworks in Chinatown.
• The Empire State Building Run-Up takes place in early February when runners race up to the 102 floor.
• The New York City opera season runs from March to mid April.
• Major league baseball season for the Yankees and the Mets runs from April to May.
• Martin Luther King Jr. day parade is held on the third Sunday of May to honour the memory of the black civil rights leader.
• Central Park "Summerstage" runs throughout June and August and includes a variety of dance and music performances.
• Independence Day celebrations including fireworks in the East River occur on the 4th of July.
• New York Philharmonic Parks Concerts run from late July to early August and include free concerts in parks throughout the city.
• Harlem Week is held in mid August when the city's black neighbourhood celebrates with films, arts, music, dance and fashion.
• Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, November.
• The Rockefeller Centre Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, early December.
• New Years Eve is celebrated in style in New York with a fireworks display in Central Park and festivities in Times Square.