Manhattan Car Rental
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SIXT Car Rental in Manhattan, NY
Manhattan is home to some of New York City’s most famous attractions, including Central Park, Times Square, and more. The best way to explore this borough of NYC and the surrounding area is to rent a car with SIXT.
The main SIXT branch you’ll find in Manhattan is located in NYC’s Battery Park. Offering a wide range of premium vehicles, whether you’re in the market for a luxury vehicle or a family-sized SUV, we’ve got you covered.
Driving Tips for Manhattan, NY
You can start exploring NYC as soon as you get behind the wheel of your car rental in Manhattan, NY. Keep these tips in mind for a smooth driving experience:
- Congestion pricing: In 2024, NYC will implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic and carbon emissions. You may be subject to a fee when entering Manhattan.
- Taxis: NYC’s yellow taxis are known for zipping in and out of traffic, so drive with caution and be alert.
- Toll roads: Many of the tunnels and bridges require tolls; ask about our prepaid toll program.
- Rush hour: As an international business and cultural hub, the streets of Manhattan can get busy, especially between 6 am and 10 am and again between 3 pm and 7 pm.
Follow these tips for driving in New York, including Manhattan, and your trip will be a breeze.
Best places to visit in and around Manhattan
When you rent a car in Manhattan, NY, you have the freedom to explore NYC at your own pace. Here are some things you won’t want to miss:
- Central Park: For an escape from the urban jungle, head to the iconic Central Park. It houses many restaurants, trails, and the Central Park Zoo.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art: Also known as the Met, this art museum is one of the most famous in the world and is the largest in the Americas.
- Day trip to Long Island: Long Island is renowned for its Italian food and wineries. It’s a little less than a 90-minute drive from Manhattan in your SIXT car rental.
There’s so much more to see and do when you rent a car in Manhattan, NY. Looking for more adventure? Check out our exciting list of day trips from NYC you can make.
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Good to know when renting in Manhattan, NY
We accept debit cards at some locations although additional forms of ID may be required. Major credit cards are accepted at all our branches.
If you plan to drive outside of Manhattan, adding Express Toll Unlimited to your rental is a good idea as many bridges and roads have tolls. With this extra, you can drive through the toll areas without stopping!
The minimum age to rent a car from SIXT in the U.S. is 21 with a valid driver’s license. An underage fee applies. In addition, some rental car categories require the driver to be 25 or older.
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.
