New York City Car Rental

Car Rental in New York City

Take a bite out of the Big Apple and beyond with a car rental in New York City. Whether you’re exploring the bright lights of Times Square, the suburban playground of Central Park or taking an unforgettable trip over the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, a holiday rental car makes it all possible.

You can collect your holiday car rental at our pick-up locations across New York City’s five boroughs and at nearby airports, including JFK and LaGuardia. We’re also ready to help at other cities in the US northeast, if you’re planning a road trip in your New York City car rental.

Travel to Philadelphia in little over 90 minutes or find our Washington D.C. offices in around three hours, 45 minutes. Choose from our huge collection of holiday or business car rental vehicles – we have sports cars that give off inner-city cool, large SUVs for families, and luxury sedans to allow you to travel in style.

Reserve your New York City rental car today and start your adventure in the ‘City That Never Sleeps’.

 

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Popular Vehicles to Rent in New York City

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Cars

  • 4-5 People
  • 2 Suitcases
  • 3-5 Doors 
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SUVs

  • 5-7 People
  • 4 Suitcases
  • 5 Doors 
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EVs

  • 2-4 people
  • 2-4 Suitcases
  • 3-5 Doors 

New York City Car Rental FAQs

Manhattan offers several parking options for holiday car rentals, including Essex Street Garage (359 spaces), Central Park's 209 West 51st (440 spaces), and Times Square Garage (423 spaces). Bronx options include Ruppert Plaza Garage (1,580 spaces) and 161st Street Garage (933 spaces). Edison Park Fast provides 300 secure spaces.

New York City and New York state is connected by several highways and routes:

  • Interstate 278 (I-278) serves all five New York City boroughs, connecting the city with neighboring New Jersey.
  • Interstate 495 (I-495) is known as the Long Island Expressway and travels from Midtown Manhattan, heading east to Riverhead, Long Island.
  • 7th Avenue runs through the heart of NYC, starting at leafy Greenwich Village, through Midtown and Times Square, finishing at Central Park.

JFK Airport is just over 30 minutes away from downtown New York in around an 18-mile journey in your rental car. Get on the Brooklyn Bridge from Park Row, then take the I-278 East, I-495 East and Grand Central Parkway to I-678 South in Queens.

Top Tips for Driving a Rental Car in Dallas

  • You must be at least 16 years old to drive in New York.
  • You must be 20 years old to rent a car with Hertz in New York. Check out our guide for driving under the age of 25.
  • Valid driving license
  • Passport, visa or national ID
  • Proof of insurance
  • Warning triangles in case of roadside emergencies

 

  • Drivers and all passengers must wear seatbelts at all times while in the vehicle.
  • Speed limits are as follows:

 

 

Cars

Trucks

Rural interstates

65 mph

65 mph

Urban interstates

55 mph

55 mph

Divided and undivided highways

55 mph

55 mph

Residential roads

45 mph

45 mph

Within New York City and other city limits

30 mph

30 mph

 

For more a more detailed guide to driving in New York, check out our state driving guide.

 

Rush hours are between 8am to 9am and 3pm to 7pm in high traffic areas like downtown Manhattan. Alternate, less busy routes like the West Side Highway or FDR Drive. Driving your car rental outside of rush hours can help you avoid the hustle and bustle of New York.

 

Follow the signs to the Airtrain to get to the Hertz facility located at Federal Circle Station.  They come every five minutes or so, and you can board them from all terminals.

Then go to the Hertz facility, which is around two miles away.  Follow the Car Rental Return signs from the Van Wyck Expressway, the JFK Expressway or the airport terminals. Check our guide to New York City JFK Airport for a more information.

We’re always on hand to support you if you need any help, feel free to get in touch. 

 

A Quick Travel Guide to New York City

Times Square

Manhattan, NY 10036

Discover the ‘Crossroads of the World’ when you drive past the bright lights and billboards of NYC’s central hub in your holiday car rental. There’s shopping available at big-brand retailers, good eating at chic restaurants and entertainment found nearby on Broadway. If you’re visiting for New Year’s, the legendary Ball Drop celebrations are the hottest ticket in town.

Statue of Liberty

New York, NY 10004

Arguably the most recognizable symbol of the city, the Statue of Liberty is inspiring when admired from afar or up-close. Take a ferry trip across from Battery Park or Liberty Park in New Jersey and wander the hallowed grounds and museum – pay extra and you can ascend to the crown for amazing views. Your ferry ticket also grants access to Ellis Island, the first port of call for those moving to America in centuries gone by.

Empire State Building

20 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001

For more incredible cityscape views, leave your holiday car rental behind and climb to the top of the Empire State Building in Midtown. Experience NYC from the 360-degree observation deck on its 102 floor. Skyscrapers, landmarks and the beautiful Big Apple skyline are all waiting to be discovered at the top of this amazing building. There’s also an open-air viewing platform on floor 86, offering more amazing panoramas of the city.

Metropolitan Museum of Art

1000 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028

For over 150 years, The Met on 5th Avenue has been New York City’s premiere arts museum and is the largest in the US. Split across three separate buildings, you’ll find an ever-evolving range of exhibitions, as well as permanent collections that feature Egyptian artifacts and Asian art.

Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan

1605 Broadway, New York, NY 10019

Stay in the heart of New York City at the Crowne Plaza Times Square and you’ll have the perfect base to explore the action. With a fitness center and pool, alongside sleek modern rooms and suites, it’s the total package for such a central location.

Westin New York Grand Central

212 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017

Grand Central Station is an iconic NYC landmark and the Westin Grand Central (NY 10017) is an ideal stay if you’re travelling for work with a business car rental. You’re also near the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center, too.

Kixby

45 West 35th Street, New York City, NY 10001

Right in the center of the action, a stay here means you’re just a stone’s throw away from famous attractions such as the Empire State Building, Times Square, and Madison Square Garden. With easy access to these, you can also enjoy some downtime with a sweat-out in the on-site gym, panoramic vistas of the rooftop terrace, or straighten out those threads with the ironing service. A comfortable stay in a luxury setting at this sophisticated hotel.

Daniel

60 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10065

Regularly voted one of the best Michelin-starred eateries in the US, Restaurant Daniel serves delectable New French and European cuisine. Every dish is a piece of art and full of sumptuous flavors, particularly their seven-course tasting menu.

J.G. Melon

1291 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10021

For mouthwatering American burgers, J.G. Melon is the perfect spot on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Find off-site parking for your holiday car rental and tuck in. Whether it’s a bacon cheeseburger, a juicy steak sandwich with caramelized onions or a fried chicken sandwich, your taste buds are sure to be satisfied.

Brooklyn Chop House - Times Square

253 West 47th Street, New York City, NY 10036

Tuck into some scrumptious steak or Asian classics such as sweet black bean Beijing chicken at this Asian and American infusion. Philippe Chow has blended the two culinary worlds together to serve it to New York in this stylish restaurant that’s finely decorated with exquisite décor. Must try hearty fare in the heart of the big Apple.

Fancy a Road Trip from New York City?

Fancy a road trip from New York to Philadelphia in your rental car? You can do so in just over one and a half hours, in around a 100-mile journey. Please note, the following route has tolls.

  1. Take Hudson Street to I-78 W/New Jersey Turnpike Extension in Jersey City (13 min, 3.2 miles).
  2. Follow I-95 S/NJ Turnpike South to NJ-73 N in Mount Laurel Township; exit at Exit 4 (1 hr 11 min, 78.8 miles).
  3. Take NJ-38 W/Kaighns Ave and US-30 W to I-676 W in Camden (15 min, 9.3 miles).
  4. Merge onto I-676 W/US-30.

 

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