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Getting Around New York
New York's mass public transport system based on buses and the subway sets it apart from other cities across the US. It is relatively good and cheaper than the ever-present yellow cabs which have become synonymous with the city. Unlicensed cabs should be avoided.
Walking is often the best way to experience the city, and during rush hours, when buses and taxis are caught up in the gridlock and the subway is overcrowded or delayed, it can also be the fastest way to get around.
Generally though, the most efficient way to get around is the 24-hour subway system as most of Manhattan's sights are near subway stations. The bus system is simpler but slower, and better suited for shorter distances or for travelling across town. The subway and bus fare are standard; note that buses require the exact change in coins, not dollar bills. MetroCards allow free transfer between buses and the subway within two hours. Driving in New York is not recommended for visitors - traffic is heavy, the drivers are notoriously aggressive and parking elusive and exorbitantly priced.
Car Rental
You'll need a valid national driving licence or an International Driving Permit and a major credit card to hire a car in New York. Minimum third-party insurance is required and drivers must be at least 25 years old. Branches are located throughout the five boroughs.
That said, driving in Manhattan is not recommended to visitors. The traffic is horrendous and the quintessential New York City experience is to be stuck in traffic. Add to that the impatient drivers and exorbitant parking fees, and you get the picture. Street parking is elusive. The business and entertainment areas get particularly congested and the fast pace can prove intimidating for tourists.
To find great deals on car rentals in New York, visit our Car Rental page
Public Transport
Public transport in New York is run by the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), New York City Transit (tel: (718) 330 1234). Services are cheaper and more efficient than the number of private companies also operating in the city.
Subways are a fast, safe, easy and inexpensive way to get around the city. Trains run 24 hours a day, with waiting time between trains normally just a few minutes, depending on the time of day. Subways traverse Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx; Staten Island is served by the Staten Island Railway (SIR), with connections to the Staten Island Ferry from the St. George station. The SIR trains run 24/7; the fare is the same as for bus/subway.
Routes are identified by letters, such as A B C and by numbers, such as 1 2 3. The different lines are different colors on the subway map.
Subway Entrances: Subway entrances in New York are usually found on street corners, with a staircase descending to the station. The stop will have a large green ball outside (indicating a booth inside where you can buy MetroCards) or red ball (you must have fare available to enter).
Cost: The cost is $2 per ride, no matter how far or how many times you transfer (as long as you don’t pass through the turnstile gate; if you do, another fare must be paid). Purchase a MetroCard for single rides or multiple rides, which can save you money if traveling multiple times in a short period. Options include the $7.50 one-day Fun Pass; the seven-day ($25), 14-day ($47) and 30-day ($81) unlimited ride cards; and a pay-per-ride card. More detailed information.
Your MetroCard can be your ticket to reduced prices for popular New York City destinations and attractions. Find the latest MetroCard Deals.
Bus services are extensive and bus stops are located on street corners approximately every two or three blocks. Bus fares are paid with a MetroCard or exact change (no bills accepted). If you buy the ticket on board the bus, you will get a transfer that cannot be used on the subway without paying an additional charge. Buses operate 24 hours daily.
Hotels in New York, New York
 |  | InterContinental The Barclay New York111 East 48th Street – New York – NY 10017 – USA   Intercontinental The Barclay New York offers the pinnacle of luxury and elegance to guests in the heart of Manhattan. Formerly called the Hotel Intercontinental New York, The Barclay New York was awarded "North America's Leading Business Hotel" by the World Travel... More » |    |  |
|  | Best Western Convention Center Hotel522 W 38th Street, New York City, New York, 10018-1104, United States Best Western Convention Center New York City Hotel is conveniently located just 8 miles from La Guardia International Airport and 20 miles from John F. Kennedy International Airport. Surrounded by many New York City attractions and offering good quality services,... More » |  | |
|  | Best Western Hospitality House145 E 49th Street, New York City, New York, 10017, United States Located in the heart of New York surrounded by shopping, entertainment and famous sights, Best Western Hospitality House New York Hotel provides guests... More » | | |
|  | Best Western President Hotel234 W 48th Street, New York, New York, 10036-1424, United States Located in the heart of bustling New York city, the Best Western President Hotel, New York, is the ideal hotel accommodation option for those visiting the 'Big Apple'. Offering a selection of deluxe accommodations in standard room, suite and penthouse... More » | | |
 | 57 East 57th Street – New York – NY 10022 – USA |
 | 80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street, New York, NY 10023 |
 | Two West Street - New York - NY 10004 - USA |
| 50 Central Park South – New York – NY 10019 – USA |
 | 45 West 44th Street - New York - NY 10036 - USA |
 | 700 Fifth Avenue - New York - NY 10019 - USA |
 | 100 East 50th Street - New York - NY 10022 – USA |
 | 70 Park Avenue at 38th Street – New York – NY 10016 – USA |
 | Clarion Hotel Park Avenue New York 429 Park Avenue South New York New York USA |
 | Crowne Plaza At The United Nations, NY 304 East 42nd Street,NEW YORK,NY,10017 UNITED STATES |
| Crowne Plaza Hotel Times Square Manhattan 1605 Broadway New York NY 10019 USA |
| Crowne Plaza New York / La Guardia Arpt, NY 104-04 Ditmars Blvd.,EAST ELMHURST,NY,11369 UNITED STATES |
 | 102 North End Avenue, New York, New York, USA |
 | 109 East 42nd Street at Grand Central Terminal - New York - NY 10017 |
| 1335 Avenue of the Americas New York New York USA |
| 234 West 42nd Street, New York, New York, USA |
| 234 West 42nd St. New York New York USA |
 | 118 West 57th Street - New York - NY 10019 - USA |
| 55 Church Street, New York, New York, USA |
 | 21 East 52nd Street at Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10022 |
 | 511 Lexington Ave (ex Lexington) Lexington, New York New York 10017 USA |
 | 56 Irving Place - New York - NY 10003 - USA |
 | 768 Fifth Avenue at Central Park South New York New York 10019 USA |
 | 540 Park Avenue |
| 301 Park Avenue - New York - NY 10022 - USA |
 | 65 West 54th Street NYC New York 10019 USA |
| Best Western Bowery Hanbee Hotel 231 Grand Street, New York, New York, 10013-4246, United States |
| Best Western Seaport Inn Downtown 33 Peck Slip, New York City, New York, 10038-1708, United States |
 | Courtyard New York La Guardia Airport 90-10 GRAND CENTRAL PARKWAY,New York,New York,USA |
| Courtyard by Marriott Midtown East 866 Third Avenue, New York, New York, USA |
| Courtyard by Marriott New York City Manhattan Fifth Avenue 3 East 40th Street, New York, New York, USA |
| Courtyard by Marriott New York City Manhattan Upper East Side 410 East 92nd Street, New York, New York, USA |
| Courtyard by Marriott Times Square South 114 West 40th Street, New York, New York, USA |
 | Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel New York City 569 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York, USA |
 | Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan Chelsea 160 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10001, USA |
 | Hampton Inn Manhattan-Herald Square, NY 116 West 31st Street, New York, New York, USA |
| Hampton Inn Manhattan-Seaport-Financial District 320 Pearl Street, New York, New York, USA |
| Hampton Inn Manhattan-Times Square North, NY 851 Eighth Avenue @ 51st Street, New York, New York, USA |
 | Holiday Inn Manhattan Downtown / Soho Hotel 138 Lafayette St.,NEW YORK,NY,10013 UNITED STATES |
| Holiday Inn New York City / Martinique On Br Hotel 49 West 32nd Street,NEW YORK,NY,10001 UNITED STATES |
| Holiday Inn New York City Midtown Hotel 440 West 57th Street,New York,NY 10019 ,United States |
| Holiday Inn New York JFK Airport Hotel 144-02 135th Ave.,Jamaica,NY 11436 ,United States |
| Holiday Inn Wall Street District Hotel 15 Gold Street,New York NY,10038,United States |
 | 226 West 52nd Street, 10019 New York, Usa |
 | Quality Hotel Times Square New York 157 W. 47th St. New York New York USA |
 | 59 West 44th Street New York New York 10036 USA |
 | Comfort Inn Central Park West New York 31 West 71st St. New York New York USA |
| Comfort Inn Manhattan New York 42 W. 35th St. New York New York USA |
| 129 West 46th St New York New York USA |
| 442 W. 36th Street,New York,New York,USA |
 | Howard Johnson Express Inn - New York City 135 E. Houston Street, Forsyth and Allen, New York, 10002 |
| Howard Johnson Inn - New York City At Penn Station 215 West 34th St., New York City, 10001 |
| Howard Johnson Plaza-Hotel - New York 851 8th Avenue, New York, 10019 |
 | La Quinta Inn Manhattan-Midtown, New York NY 17 West 32nd Street, New York, NY, USA |
 | New York City-Days Hotel Midtown 790 Eighth Avenue, New York City, 10019 |
 | Ramada Inn - New York, New York 161 Lexington Avenue, New York City, 10016 |
| Ramada Plaza & Inn - New Yorker Hotel 481 8th Ave., New York City, 10001 |
 | Super 8 - Nyc/Manhattan/Times Sq Area 59 West 46th Street, (Between 5th and 6th Avenue), New York, 10036 |
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