Car Rental New York

Parking in New York

• Delancey and Essex Municipal Parking Garage in Manhattan has around 357 spaces.
• Court Square Municipal Parking Garage in Queens offers around 713 spaces, including ADA-accessible spaces.
• Bay Ridge Municipal Parking Garage in Brooklyn has about 205 spaces, including EV charging spaces.

Electric car hire

Hoping to explore New York in a greener way? Hertz electric car hire in New York can suit city drives, Long Island plans, and hotels with charging and comparatively lower emissions.

Charging points

New York has 19,573 public electric charging ports, so charging coverage is strong across the state, though you should still check your route before longer upstate drives.

Congestion charges

New York City applies a Congestion Relief Zone toll for vehicles entering Manhattan’s local streets and avenues south of and including 60th Street.

Key roads

• I-87: Main route from New York City toward Albany and the Adirondacks.
• I-90 / New York State Thruway: Useful for Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo.
• I-278: Connects Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.

Toll roads

• I-287 / Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge: Important tolled Hudson River crossing between Westchester and Rockland.
• I-95 / New England Thruway: Key toll route from the Bronx and New Rochelle.
• I-190 / Niagara Thruway: Useful for travel between Buffalo and Niagara Falls.

Driving tips: When you are in New York

• Allow extra time around airports, bridges, tunnels, and Manhattan approaches.
• Set your navigation app before driving, as handheld phone use while driving is prohibited.
• In New York City, right turns on red are not allowed unless a sign permits it.
• Never pass a stopped school bus with flashing red lights.

Best hotels in New York

The Plaza

768 5th Avenue, New York, NY

A landmark Manhattan hotel near Central Park and Fifth Avenue, useful for New York access.

The Adelphi Hotel

365 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY

A historic Saratoga Springs hotel for an upstate route with dining, shops, and heritage nearby.

The Richardson Hotel

444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY

A restored Buffalo hotel with striking architecture, spacious grounds, and access to Niagara Falls routes.

Popular restaurants in New York

Katz’s Delicatessen

205 East Houston Street, New York

A Lower East Side institution known for classic deli sandwiches and a New York dining experience.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

246 West Willow Street, Syracuse

A lively barbecue restaurant that makes a useful meal stop on a New York road trip.

Anchor Bar

1047 Main Street, Buffalo

A long-running Buffalo restaurant known for wings before or after a Niagara Falls drive.

Best places to visit in New York

Central Park

59th Street to 110th Street, Manhattan

A large Manhattan green space with walking paths, lakes, museums nearby, and skyline views.

Niagara Falls State Park

332 Prospect Street, Niagara Falls

A major upstate stop with waterfall viewpoints, walking paths, and classic viewing areas.

Finger Lakes

Central New York

A scenic region of lakeside towns, waterfalls, and open-road drives suited to a slower route.

FAQs

1. What do I need to bring for a car rental in New York?

You should have your national driver's licence and passport for identification to rent a car. A payment card in the main driver’s name will help with the security deposit. If your national driving licence is not in English, you have to present an International Driver’s Permit along with the national licence.

2. What are the age rules for car hire in New York?

Drivers under 25 may be able to hire a car in New York, but fees and limits can apply.

3. What payment types are accepted?

A major credit card is usually preferred. Debit card rules vary by location.

4. Does the rental come with a full tank of fuel?

Usually no. Follow your booking fuel policy.

5. What is Hertz’s cancellation policy in New York?

Prepaid bookings may allow refunds if cancelled early. Pay-at-location bookings are usually more flexible.