| New York City is one of the most popular tourist and visitor destinations in the world and with good reason. As the home to the best theatre, restaurants, shopping, and most recognizable streets and architecture anywhere, New York City is an enduring legacy of the cultural mix which defines the United States of America. As such an important destination, New York city car hire services are found throughout and a full range of vehicles are available.
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The public transport networks in New York City are excellent, either on the renowned subway system, overland trains, buses, and also ferries which link the different islands which make up the city. Much of the focus for transport routes links the major New York Airports of John F. Kennedy, La Guardia, and Newark with the borough of Manhattan which is the most popular of the New York Boroughs and centre for finance, commerce, and entertainment in the city. There are wonderful attractions, sights and activities throughout New York however and driving is the best way for a more complete and flexible New York adventure.
New York City is comprised of five boroughs, only one of which, The Bronx, is on the US mainland. The others form an archipelago of islands, with Queens and Brooklyn occupying Long Island, and Staten Island and Manhattan occupying their own distinct landmasses. Touring New York by car allows access to many of the areas not normally on the tourist trail, such as the natural woodlands of Staten Island, extensive parkways of the Bronx, and the many cultural, historic, and leisure sites of Long Island.
All the major car rental and hire companies operate in New York throughout the five boroughs and especially at the airports which serve the city. Shuttle buses will take car hire customers to the extensive car rental lots where a full a range of vehicles can be hired. Small two door coupes are ideal for getting around New York on a tight budget. Cheaper to hire, insure, and run, the smaller vehicles will also have enough space for some luggage and will be easier to park and drive in the busy centers of the city.
For a more comfortable drive, the four door sedans or saloons will offer enough space for a family and luggage and will likely have additional features for greater comfort. For business travelers and those looking for a high degree of luxury and comfort a full range of executive vehicles will add some style to any journey.
Americans have a love affair with vehicles which means more than simply utility and practicality and if your New York adventure demands a luxury convertible then that will be possible too. For groups or larger families an SUV or minivan may be the preferred choice. With the capacity usually for up to seven persons, they generally have all the space, comfort, and utility for a family holiday. Other options may be available too in New York city car hire, such as limousines with or without a driver, 4X4 off road vehicles, and coaches for large parties.
Whilst great care should be taking wherever you drive a vehicle, in New York certain driving rules and regulations apply. Turning right on a red light is not permitted in the city and if driving through an intersection make sure the exit is clear. If you are caught in a gridlock you will receive an on the spot fine. Sounding your horn in residential areas is also forbidden and will result in $100 fine. If your rental car is towed away, contact the police. Towed cars are generally taken to a warehouse near pier on the western side of Manhattan. A full list of regulations and New York city car hire conditions are available from the New York City car hire outlets.
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