Does anyone drive in Manhattan?

While almost half the households in the city own cars, fewer people use them to commute. Of the 3.8 million workers in the city, only 27 percent commute via car, truck, or van. Staten Island is the only borough where the majority of commuters (64 percent) drive, while only 8 percent of Manhattanites drive to work.



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Ownership is lowest in Manhattan, where only 22 percent of households own a car, while ownership is highest in Staten Island where cars are owned by 83 percent of all households.

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If you're going to own a car in Manhattan, you're going to need to find a place to park it. Here are a few options: Street parking: You can usually find street parking by looking for metered or unmetered spots. Street parking can be expensive, so be sure to check the rates before you park.

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Once you're in the city, most people find that they don't need a car, because you can easily take taxis or the subway to get where you're going. Plus, the cost of parking your car adds up quickly, especially if you'll be visiting for several days.

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If you are only in the city for one or two days and not planning on leaving Manhattan, it is perhaps better to walk or use public transit. But families or business travellers wanting to go to other boroughs or somewhere outside of New York City's confines should consider renting a car from Sixt in Downtown New York.

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You can drive in New York State with a valid driver license from another state or country. You don't need to apply for a New York State driver license unless you become a New York State resident.

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Drivers crossing through Manhattan's central business district will face a new toll beginning in the Spring of 2024. The fee is expected to be between $9 and $23 per day for drivers entering or exiting during peak traffic hours.

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While it might be slightly cheaper to drive than to fly (not much cheaper, though, once you add in parking, gas and tolls) you'll also lose a full day of your time in the city. It's impossible to do the exact math without knowing how long you plan to stay, but if it were me, I'd fly.

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During weekday morning rush hour, traffic in Manhattan is heaviest between 7 and 10 AM, with Midtown being the most congested area. Congestion then eases up somewhat between 10 AM and 4:30 PM before rush hour resumes from 4:30 to 7 PM. On weekends, traffic is generally lighter than on weekdays.

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