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Getting Around NYC by Car

AAMCAR Discount Car Rental would like to welcome you and your fellow travelers to New York City, one of the biggest, brightest and by far busiest places in the world! If this is your first time visiting New York City you may be a little overwhelmed by the high volumes of traffic speeding down most of the expressways and downtown avenues. But just because it looks a little scary doesn’t mean that you should abandon the idea of purchasing a New York car rental. We here at AAMCAR have put together a few helpful tips for getting around the Big Apple in your New York car rental. From keeping your cool in rush hour traffic, to navigating busy intersections, we’ve got all your basic questions covered here!

  1. Know where you are going! New York City is an extremely hectic place to drive, even for seasoned veterans! So make sure that you know exactly where you wish to go, and try having at least two routes planned. That may sound like a lot of extra work, but trust me; if you only have one route to follow it’ll be just your luck to hit construction or an accident. In this case be sure to always have a local map stashed in the glove compartment of your New York car rental. If you’re lucky you may still be able to formulate a backup plan!
  2. Watch for Pedestrians! NYC is always crawling with pedestrians regardless of the time of day so be careful to watch for jaywalkers and other inattentive by standers.
  3. Avoid driving with distractions! Please don’t try and drive while talking on your cell phone, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the streets. Cell phones can cause you to miss unfamiliar street signs resulting in the possibility of an accident. So please turn down your radio, eat breakfast before you leave the hotel and turn off your cell phone; you don’t want to spend your trip to New York City in the hospital.
  4. AHHHHH, Rush hour traffic! It’s ok, try to stay calm! The best advice I can give about rush hour is to avoid it! Driving between the hours of 7 to 9 AM, and 5 to7 PM on any main streets is probably not a good idea; you will most certainly get stuck in the morning and evening commutes. If it is absolutely necessary to be on the roads during these periods be sure to plan your time accordingly. Try to leave at least and hour ahead of schedule. And don’t be surprised if you have to wait for over 2 hours in traffic it’s been known to happen!
  5. Common Street Signage! The following are common street signs that can be found on many of NYC’s main streets:
  • Two-Way: many major streets in New York are common two-ways; this means traffic is traveling both with you and against you.
  • One-Way: If you’re planning to visit Manhattan in your New York City car rental be prepared to see a lot of these; this may hamper many of your traveling plans so be sure to have a map handy!
  • Odd and Even Streets: Odd-number streets travel West, while even-number streets travel East. Avenues: These streets are normally North to South and can be both one way or alternating
  • Turning: Turning on a red traffic light in all of the New York boroughs, including Manhattan, unless otherwise stated, is strictly PROHIBITED! On some corners you may find signs that say “After Stop Right Turn on Red Permitted” but these are not common, so if in doubt, DON’T TURN!
  • New York Speed Limits: Speed limits on all of the New York City boroughs streets are 30 miles per hour (excluding expressways),unless otherwise posted and no this is not just a recommendation. Police are constantly on the look out for speeders so don’t think that just because you have a fancy New York City car rental you have the right to zoom around like a crazy person!
  • About AAMCAR

    A New York rental car company you can trust and rely on, AAMCAR is one of the leading NY car rental companies and enjoys an excellent reputation in the Upper West side of the city, through to Manhattan and beyond.

     

    Part of the reason we are so popular is that we don’t believe in landing our customers with hidden charges. In other words, the cost you are quoted when you call us is what you pay on receipt of your vehicle – regardless of whether it’s a passenger van, mini van, sedan or SUV etc. And this is despite the fact we are one of the cheapest NYC car rental firms around.

     

    Having survived in the NY car and van rental business for nearly three decades now we always knew we were doing something right. However it is the loyalty of our regular customers – many who have been with us from the start – that convinces us it is our fair pricing and customer service which leads to us being at the top of our game.

     

    We realize that speed too is of the essence, of course. And because of this we always make sure you get your booking in plenty of time so that you turn at your chosen location unfazed and without a hair out of place.

     

    Meanwhile, as a company we are delighted with the results of a recent CRX Consumer Study which showed that past customers of AAMCAR here in New York would be happy to rent a vehicle from us again, as well as recommend the AAMCAR name to their friends and relatives.

     

    Promotions

    Keep an eye on our website for special promotions over holiday periods, as well as ever- changing discount ranges for different categories of individuals. These include a five per cent reduction for week days for the month of December 2014. Current offers include $20 off a three day 15 person passenger van rental in NYC.

     

    AAMCAR Discount Car Rental has been serving the Upper West side and all of Manhattan for 25 years. We have two locations easily accessible by public transportation and conveniently located next to the highway for a quick, easy exit to your destination. We feature all size sedans, Suvs, cargo vans, minivans and 15 Passenger vans. AAMCAR offers low competitive rates and NO HIDDEN CHARGES.

     

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    Success / growth can be attributed to the high level of standards the Owner/President maintains and also due to the loyalty of our many satisfied clients who frequently are more than happy to refer prospective clients.

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    AAMCAR knows and understands the value of a person’s time, especially in NYC. Phones calls are always answered on the first or second ring. Customers are always talking to a live agent and NEVER a machine.

     

    At the office, customers are always greeted with a warm welcome and in their rental car within MINUTES. AAMCAR has Certified Mechanics on site to maintain all vehicles on a daily basis ensuring a safe, undisrupted trip to your destination.

     

    AAMCAR is also proud to be one of the few, if not only companies, that Guarantees GUARANTEES your reservation.

    Many have experienced a situation where they reserve a car and show up only to find their reservation was lost or the company was overbooked. AAMCAR understands the importance of a reservation and will not, as a consideration to you, OVERBOOK our fleet.

     

    An Independent Consumer Survey, conducted by CRX, found AAMCAR to be of great value, vehicle satisfaction and showed that consumers would not only rent again, they would also recommend AAMCAR to others. AAMCAR Representatives are courteous, knowledgeable and offer prompt professional service.

     

    News

     

    AAMCAR Announces the New Holiday Program

     

    New York, NY (PRWEB) November 20, 2013

     

    The holidays are fast approaching. In addition to maintaining low rates during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, AAMCAR announced today that they are rolling out a new program designed to thank their frequent renters. If you have rented with AAMCAR at least 3 times in the past year and plan on renting over the Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays, you are eligible to receive a coupon worth up to 50% off…
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    AAMCAR Announces Tips for Making the Most of Your Car Rental in NYC

    New York, NY (PRWEB) April 23, 2012
    In order to provide its clients with an easier way to connect with AAMCAR, the company integrated the live chat feature onto its website.

    Months of September through mid-November are some of the best times to visit New York City. In the city, there are deals on Broadway shows, hotels, lots of other fun activities. How about your car rental? We hear from many customers who are interested in renting cars to travel all over the state of New York. They want to visit Niagara Falls, Adirondacks, Poconos, Boston, etc. Here are some tips in helping you obtain the best deal for your money…
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