An Uber or a car rental in New York City?

February 11, 2020
Jess

New York City is one of those places that many people dream of visiting, it’s a city that never sleeps with so much to do and see. If you’re planning a trip to New York City then you might be wondering whether it’s better to Uber or rent a car. The truth is it will depend on a few factors as to which will best suit your needs. Here are some things to consider before deciding whether to Uber or use a rental car in New York City. 

1. How Many People Are You Traveling With

If you’re traveling in a decent sized group of people, then sometimes a car rental will end up being more economic. If you’re five people for example, then you wont fit in a standard Uber car, meaning that you will have to pay a premium for a larger vehicle or take two Ubers which quickly adds up over the course of a few days. Instead, a rental car will have enough seats for 5 people, which means no expensive Uber trips! You can check out fares in Uber before you travel to compare and see how much it would cost for your group size. 

2. Are You Traveling With Kids

Traveling with children adds a whole other level to trip planning. If your children are young then they’re likely going to have to use carseats, which Uber will not provide. You can bring your own along, but where do you store them when you’re out visiting attractions, eating in a restaurant and so on. It can be really cumbersome lugging them around, especially if you have more than one child. Instead, a rental car is like a giant storage space that can hold all the things you need for your children on the trip, including carseats. 

3. Where Do You Want to Go

If you want to do longer trips outside of the city, then a rental car is going to be the best option. Uber can be quite affordable for short, local trips, but once you start thinking of locations a bit outside of the city or day trips to places like visiting Washington DC or Niagara falls can become quite expensive and slow relying on public transport. You may even find it better to rent a car in New York for part of your trip and rely on public transport for the rest. 

New York City is a world class destination with so much to do and see, having a car can make it so much easier to tick everything off your list!