Visit Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island & The Hamptons.
Spend four or more nights in the dynamic City of New York before driving out to The Hamptons for a restful few days by the Ocean. This is our shortest road trip by far, but it’s one that will stay with you forever. Soak up the bright lights and the buzz of The Big Apple before chilling out in The Hamptons at the eastern tip of Long Island. These exclusive and wealthy villages are awash with lavish homes, quaint shops and expansive sandy beaches. The Hamptons really are the perfect New York retreat.
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We’ll suggest properties to match your preferred budget, be it low-cost, mid-range or high-end luxury that you’re looking for. We can also mix it up so you’ll experience a range of standards and experiences along your road trip.
All of our American road trips can be tailored to meet your requirements. Do you have more than 7 days for your road trip? No problem, we can bolt on extra nights to allow more time to explore.
After arriving in New York, jump into a famous yellow cab and head for Manhattan. The following 4 nights and 3 days will be action-packed as you explore much of what many think is the greatest city on Earth. Perhaps start in the Upper West Side, it has a residential feel combined with tasty food spots like the legendary Zabar’s Deli. The American Museum of Natural History can be found here; it’s an absolute must-visit for all ages.
Central Park is the most visited urban park in the US. Travellers can easily spend a whole day here with 843 acres of walking trails, ice rinks, cycle paths, a Zoo, and even a castle. Bordering the eastern side of Central Park is the famous 5th Avenue, home to some of the world’s most celebrated museums like The Met and The Guggenheim. Upscale Madison and Park Avenue are found here too, perfect for watching the wealthiest New Yorkers dip in and out of pricey designer stores.
Downtown stretches all the way to Battery Park at the southern tip of Manhattan. Ferries depart from here to visit the iconic Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Just north of Battery Park lies the Financial District’s Wall St, New York Stock Exchange and the moving September 11th Memorial and Museum. Surrounding neighbourhoods offer a great contrast to this commercial hub – Soho, Greenwich, Tribeca and the Meatpacking District are crammed with cool bars, funky shops and tempting restaurants.
Midtown’s highlights include the New York Public Library, Grand Central Station, Bryant Park, Times Square, Broadway, The Rockefeller Centre and shopping on 5th Avenue. Be sure to leave enough time to visit The Empire State Building at dusk – you’ll witness the sunset over New Jersey, followed by the lights of New York coming alive on your final evening in the Big Apple.
Pick your route and hit some of your favourite landmarks before leaving Manhattan for the 90-mile drive from New York to the Hamptons. Potential stop-offs on Long Island include Coney Island or the Gold Coast region. If driving out of Manhattan seems a little daunting (we won’t blame you), then you can opt to pick up the car from JFK Airport instead. This makes for a much simpler 80-mile drive along the Sunrise Highway to find The Hamptons.
The Hamptons are home to many of New York’s rich and famous, and many of the mansions need to be seen to be believed. That being said, The Hamptons also offer charming clapperboard cottages, historic windmills and some adorable village settings. Cruise around the leafy streets, shop in the quaint stores and enjoy great seafood picnics by the ocean.
Breathtaking beaches sit along the coastline in The Hamptons. Our favourites include East Hampton’s Main Beach and Southampton’s Cooper’s Beach. Montauk’s fantastic State Parks of Camp Hero, Hither Hills, and Montauk State Park offer secluded and wild natural beauty. Enjoy some quality relaxation time after your busy week, tomorrow you’ll head back to the airport and fly home to the UK.
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Not a problem. If you are lucky enough to have extra time to explore more places or add more rest days, then just let us know and we’ll adjust your trip to match your preferred timescale.
We strongly advise that you purchase travel insurance for your holiday to cover you against medical expenses, theft and other financial costs. Should you need to cancel before travelling, some insurance policies may pay out for any loss of funds that have been paid to us and which cannot be refunded under our cancellation policy.
Many of our trips have a different end destination than the starting point, so this is not a problem. Please note a fee sometimes applies for one-way rentals between other regions or states, which will be paid to the supplier directly when collecting the vehicle. We’ll endeavour to inform you of this charge within your quote.
No, far from it. We work with a range of properties from 3* to 5*, so we can adapt the trip to match most budgets. We have access to rooms in more than 800 hotels, motels, lodges and B&Bs across North America.
The minimum age to rent a car is 21 in the United States or Canada, although, in addition, any drivers under 25 years of age will generally incur a surcharge.
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