Van rental in New York City

Long Island is a beautiful part of New York approximately an hour’s drive away when you rent a car from New York City. The wonderful beaches in particular are worth a visit, especially in the summer. Miles of white sand, promenades, boardwalks and trails await, all to the backdrop of the soothing ocean waves.  In winter, there are stunning light displays, ice-skating, cozy igloos to warm up with a cocoa and more to keep you entertained. Amateur historians and lovers of grand architecture will love Oheka Castle, the prize jewel of Long Island’s historic hotels and wedding venues.

You can reach Philadelphia in under two hours when you rent a vehicle from New York City, and the trip is worth your while. Take in iconic sights such as the Liberty Bell and challenge yourself to a race up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, immortalized in the Rocky movies by Sylvester Stallone. See If you can shadow box just like the ‘Italian Stallion’. Treat yourself to a classic Philly cheesesteak, then shop until you drop at the Reading Terminal Market, where you’ll find vendors touting local goods from farm-to-table produce to quirky gifts and crafts.

A far longer trip, but a must-see if you have a couple of days free, is Niagara Falls. The drive will take around six and a half hours, but with a 12 passenger van rental from NYC you can easily take the whole family, and it’s worth it to take in one of the most wondrous natural sights in the world. Watch as the breathtaking water cascades down, thunderously drowning out external noise. If you’re feeling adventurous, perhaps have a go on an aerial zip line, take a helicopter tour or go behind the falls on a scenic boat ride.