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SIXT Car Rental in New York City
New York City, the USA’s largest metropolis, is full of wonder and discovery, and you can see the most with a SIXT rental car. You’ll feel like a local when you choose from top brands like BMW and Audi for your rental car in New York City.
Choose from our most convenient NYC locations including La Guardia Airport or JFK Airport, and admire the skyline, history, and activities packed into the Big Apple, from Central Park to Yankee Stadium to Coney Island and beyond.
Car Rental Near Me in New York
New York State has a wealth of places to explore and you can make that even easier with a rental car near you. Whether you want to rent a spacious SUV to indulge in some shopping on Fifth Avenue or a convertible for a sunny weekend in the Hamptons, we’ve got you covered at SIXT. Our rental fleet boasts a range of optional add-ons including child car seats, GPS Navigation, and SIXT Connect Wi-Fi, so whatever you need for your trip, you can rest assured your New York rental car will have it.
Driving Tips for New York City
New York City traffic can be intense, as the city hosts many river crossings. Plan your drives at strategic times for the most enjoyable experience.
- Tolls: NYC is home to many tolls on its bridges and tunnels. Keep your drive easy and stress-free with SIXT’s prepaid tolling option.
- Share the road: New York City’s streets teem with pedestrians and cyclists. Always look when turning and watch for pedestrians who may jaywalk.
- No turn on red: Cars cannot turn right at red lights throughout New York City.
- Adjustments: When you rent a car in New York City, SIXT makes it easy to extend your reservation or change your drop-off location. See the SIXT help center for additional info.
- Obey the speed limit, which is 25 mph on NYC streets and 40 mph on NYC highways.
Customizing your New York rental car
With a diverse range of bookable add-ons, you can tailor your rental car experience to your needs and itinerary. For example, if you’re planning a long road trip to Niagara Falls (a 6-hour drive from New York City) you can add an additional driver to your rental car. Heading to NY in winter? You can add winter tires or snow chains to your vehicle to stay as safe as possible and make driving easier in the New York snow.
Best places to visit in and around New York City
New York City’s got it all, from fine art to sports to outdoor recreation, and visitors can always find something to do. Yet the greater New York metro region boasts even more options when you have a rental car in New York City.
- Long Island: Take a drive out to Long Island, famous for its sandy beaches. Jones Beach offers concerts, a state park, and a relaxed vibe that is distinctly different from the city.
- Delaware Water Gap: Only two hours from Manhattan, the Delaware Water Gap is a National Recreation Area that offers hiking, swimming, boating, and camping.
- Woodstock, NY: New York City is convenient for a variety of day trips, and Woodstock offers some of the best charm and cultural history that Upstate New York has to offer.
Explore New York in your rental car
From Hudson Valley to Long Island, there are plenty of things to do in New York. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Saratoga Springs and Watkins Glen State Park. If you prefer indoor activities you should visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Morgan Library & Museum, or the American Museum of Natural History. With a range of rental car centers across New York, including JFK Airport and LGA Airport, no matter where you plan on ending up in the state - you can drop your SIXT rental car with ease. Worried about parking in New York? Check out our guide to help you.
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Good to know when renting in New York City, NY
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.
Yes. SIXT places a temporary hold on your credit card at pickup for the amount of the deposit. For payments with debit cards, please refer to our rental information for more details about deposits. The amount depends on the location and vehicle. Please check for more details on payment information in this article.
In the U.S., generally a minimum of $200 will be charged to the payment method for security purposes. The deposit for high-value vehicles may be higher. Non-airport locations in Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Illinois have higher minimum authorization amounts. Additional details on the deposit can be found in this article.
Reservations are by vehicle category (“or similar”), not by an exact model. When a "guaranteed model" option is shown for your dates and location, selecting it reserves that specific model. Otherwise, you’ll receive a comparable car in the same group with similar size and performance subject to availability.
The exact mileage policy for your booking is shown during the reservation process, so you’ll know what’s included before pickup.
Vehicles rented at most SIXT locations in the contiguous United States may be driven throughout the contiguous states. Travel into Canada must be in accordance with our geographical restrictions, which can be found in our rental information. Travel to Mexico is not allowed. If you drive outside authorized areas, a fee of $0.50 per mile will apply.
All renters and authorized drivers must present a valid, unexpired, original driver’s license at the time of rental. Renters with a non-U.S. driver's license may also need to provide a valid passport or other government-issued ID. Licenses in non-Roman alphabets (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic) must be accompanied by an international driver’s license. If the license is from a country not in the international driver’s license treaty, an official translation is required. See our rental information for full driver’s license and age requirements.
