Reserving your New York City car rental with SIXT provides you with numerous benefits, including our friendly and helpful customer service, as well as access to our large and diverse fleet of vehicles. To make it easy for you to pick up and return our rental, we have multiple rental stations in New York City, including at
Enjoy your trip on your own schedule with a car rental in New York City. We have a large selection of vehicles to choose from depending on your preferences, including sedans,
Tips: Know some rules beforehand and have fun driving in NYC. Speed limits are 30-45 mph on city streets and 55-65 mph on freeways. Drivers must yield to pedestrians in both marked and unmarked crosswalks, and at 4-way stops, the first vehicle to stop has right of way.
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Philadelphia: Just 1.5 hours south of NYC is historic Philadelphia. Visit the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall or get some culture at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Then stop at Reading Terminal Market for a bite to eat.
Storm King Art Center: This 500-acre outdoor sculpture park is less than a 2-hour drive from NYC. It sits just outside Cornwall, NY, and is a great place to be out in nature while gazing at the large sculptures.
Bear Mountain State Park: Drive just over 1 hour and go hiking or skiing at Bear Mountain. Have a picnic or hike the oldest section of the Appalachian Trail.
Niagara Falls: Head northwest from NYC through Pennsylvania and western New York before arriving at the “8th wonder of the world”, Niagara Falls. Once there you can hop on a boat and get soaked by the mist from the awe-inspiring falls.
Boston, MA: Drive a few hours north and visit one of the oldest cities in the US where many historic events took place. Walk around Boston Harbor and catch a Red Sox game at Fenway Park if you visit during baseball season.
The city is known for having many green spaces that are beautiful to visit during the summer, including the famous Central Park, as well as the unique High Line. Get your legs moving and soak up some sun while walking across the Brooklyn Bridge. 5th Avenue is also a great place to explore if you want to see some of the city’s elegant architecture and high-end shopping.
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It is possible to rent a car with SIXT in New York from the age of 21 with a valid driver’s license. An underage driver fee will apply. Some specialty and larger vehicles require drivers to be 25.
Parking spaces are tight in the city, so a sedan is always a good choice. Families or groups can choose from a range of SUVs.
Have your plans changed? Don't worry! Select our flexible option when booking and change or cancel your reservation free of charge.
We offer Express Toll Unlimited, where a transponder automatically pays while going through toll areas. And there’s the option of General Toll Service where you pay the cost of tolls and a discounted service fee.
It is possible to rent at some SIXT stations with a debit card and 2 forms of government-issued ID. Check with the station before renting if this is how you wish to pay. Otherwise, we accept all major credit cards.
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