Parking and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Tips for finding a safe and affordable parking space for NYC favorite annual parade. Every year, the City of New York announces a Holiday Traffic Mitigation Plan, along with a…
Surviving a Traffic Jam in New York City
Traffic jams have become a regular, expected part of living in urban and suburban areas, and New York City is no exception. Initially it was only city denizens who had…
Gridlock Alert Days and How to Avoid Holiday Traffic in NYC
The holidays are here, and so is the holiday traffic. Ah, yes, nothing says “holiday cheer” quite like the sound of honking horns and cursing cabbies! If this will be…
How to Celebrate the Holidays in New York City
New York City is a magical place to be during the holidays. Whether you’re skating at Rockefeller Center or shopping at one of the city’s themed department stores, Christmas cheer…
What Cars are Most Likely to Catch the Eye of a Thief in NYC?
It may seem like a no-brainer. Some thief has a choice between one of our Mercedes rentals or a Honda. Surely the Mercedes is a goner, right? Wrong. When renting…
Street Signs You’ll Find in NYC
When you rent a car in New York, you could discover some unusual signs that you have never seen before. Trying to figure out what they mean while keeping your…
What the Yield? Understanding this Common Traffic Sign
While driving your New York discount car rental around, especially if it’s on heavily traveled federal or state highways, you will most likely encounter a yield sign. Some people don’t…
Sharing the Road with School Buses
From September to June, motorists across America share the road with those big yellow school buses. While they do slow traffic and are a nuisance to get stuck behind, it’s…
Pedestrian Safety: Jaywalking NYC
NYC – Jaywalking In New York City, people are everywhere. They are on the sidewalks and worst of all, on the road, walking right out in front of your car….
LGBTQ Nightlife and Entertainment in NYC
If you live an alternative lifestyle, there’s no better place to party than the Big Apple. New York City has long been recognized as the birthplace of lesbian, gay, bisexual…
Negotiating New York City-specific Driving Dilemmas
You don’t need us to tell you that driving in New York City can be quite intimidating at times. Between the kamikaze cab drivers and curious cyclists, navigating the streets…
Know Your Driving Danger Zones
When you stop to think about it, driving is actually an extremely dangerous activity. Combine these with fast speeds, quick turns, and heavy machinery, and you’ve got a recipe for…