2007-01-27 05:52:22 · 15 answers · asked by berbereccio 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
Unless you plan to drive around New Jersey, don't rent a car - parking is extremely expensive and driving around midtown is a nightmare. It would be much cheaper to use public transportation. I wonder, how much money are you saving by staying in New Jersey? There are affordable places in Manhattan. If you stay in Jersey, you can't go back to drop off packages, take a shower, rest, change clothes. Once you leave New Jersey, you will probably stay in Manhattan for the rest of the day. Also, factor in the cost of your transportation into Manhattan for six people. So, unless you are visiting family in New Jersey, maybe you'll rethink your lodgings. You can get very good deals at decent hotels via Orbitz, PriceLine, etc.
2007-01-27 13:23:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could use the Metro, the subway system. Taking a tour is the easiest way to see the sights - the monuments, Arlington National Cemetary, Capitol, Lincoln and Jefferson Monuments and much more. Either before or after you arrive, check out the tour buses. It will save you parking headaches, parking ticket headaches, etc. If you want to see George Washington's home/estate, you may have to rent a car. The Smithsonian Institution is a must see. There are several buildings - Air and Space, Natural Science, National Gallery of Art and more. It just depends on what your interests are and how long you plan to stay in DC. One place that was interesting to me was the National Cathedral because of the stained glass windows. Georgetown is quaint, you could have lunch or dinner there. See money being made at the Treasury Department. In fact, you may want to contact a travel agent to give you ideas. About getting around, I think I would go by Metro first, taking taxis around when I had to. I would only rent a car to see George Washington's home on the Potomac. (parking a car is expensive and sometimes difficult; if you don't know DC, it could be difficult for you to drive there) Have fun in DC, it's a great place, something exciting happening there all the time. Is the Georgetown Dutch Inn still there? I stayed there. Nothing in DC is inexpensive. I like L'Enfant Plaza the best, but it is pricey. (But the bed, the sheets and the chocolates and treats, Oo-la-la, the restaurant and the food, it was worth it.)
2016-05-24 05:48:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you are, but most likely no. Almost anywhere in New Jersey you'll be close to some sort of transit station (most likely a NJ Transit commuter train station). A lot of hotels have shuttles that will take you there. You may also be able to walk or take a bus there. Check the address and the NJ Transit or PATH websites to find out. Once you're at an NJ Transit or PATH station, it's a short ride into the city.
2007-01-29 05:53:32 · answer #3 · answered by dmb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends where in NJ your staying, and how close to a train station you are. First rule about driving in NYC, don't if you don't have to. The train is your best friend. What you should do is check out the train ticket prices online to see what it would come out to for round trip tickets, and compare it to the price of a rental car, and use your judgement based on that, plus parking at the train station. Parking in NYC can run up and beyond $20 a day, plus the price of the inbound toll on the tunnels and bridges.
2007-01-27 14:23:29 · answer #4 · answered by Fall Beauty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends where in NJ. If you have path train access, don't bother, but if you are a ways away from there, you may need to rent a car to get around NJ. You don't want to take a car into the City. It is a pain, parking costs an arm and a leg, and driving in the city is annoying...stop go, stop go, stop go...I get out and take the train!
If you update where you are going to be staying, I could give you a better idea of what you will need to do.
2007-01-27 06:01:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you don't rent a car. Traffic is extremely congested. Parking is scarce and at a premium.
You might be able to take a shuttle from the hotel to the subway station just after the tunnel. Then you can ask the subway clerk what connections to make in order to get to your destination in NYC. Then you can walk to wherever you want to go. And it is the best way to see NYC.
2007-01-27 06:05:15 · answer #6 · answered by nowyouknow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really don't want to take a car into the city.
You will save neither time nor money
The fastest and cheapest way around Manhattan is by subway. They offer a 1 day Fun Pass for $7.00 call 800 MetroCard for more info. www.mta.ny.nyc.us
I assume that you guys are flying into Newark and staying at a hotel close by.
have fun
2007-01-27 07:16:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know everybody is telling you " NO", but it depends on your driving. If you ever drove in any big metro in USA, you can drive in NYC.No biggie. For 6 people, NJ, and NYC transportation will be way too much compared to car rental and even the parking meters etc.I live here, and used to drive a yellow cab, and a limousine in NYC. But again, think about the stress etc. Is it worth all the trouble ? If you have " GREEN" why bother?
2007-01-27 11:53:28 · answer #8 · answered by wiseguywisedude 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No car...no way. You'll never get through the city. Why did you get a hotel all the way in jersey... you couldnt stayed at the Motel 8 in Times Saq for 150/night
2007-01-27 06:02:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't take the car. Use the train and subway. If you don't know N.Y.City you can't drive in the city
2007-01-27 06:00:46 · answer #10 · answered by grigory 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋