New York JFK Airport is one of the busiest airports in the USA and one of the main airports that serve the city, along with La Guardia Airport and Newark Airport. It handles over 47 million passengers a year and is the 17th busiest airport in the world. If you have car hire from New York JFK Airport, downtown Manhattan is just a 19 km drive away. Over 90 airlines use the airport and the busiest route is London Heathrow.
New York JFK Airport is a huge airport with 7 terminals and 151 gates and the Airtran system connects all the terminals. There are information desks at the airport if you have any enquiries or if you get lost. Currency exchange bureaus and ATMs are available for all your money needs. The airport has Wi-Fi access and a selection of executive lounges, if you need to work or check emails before your flight. Other facilities include a post office, flower shop and the Xpress Spa. When you feel hungry, there are many options to pick from including the French Meadow Cafe and Sammy’s Beach Bar and Grill. You can have Asian food at Wok’n’Roll, sandwiches at Subway or something more substantial at The Palm Bar and Grill. There are plenty of options for shopping too, with names such as Swarovski and Victoria’s Secret. At the duty free stores you can choose luxury brand names, such as Hermes and Armani. You can get last minute journey essentials at Best Buy and Hudsons News or shop for souvenirs at Discover New York.
New York City, NYC or the Big Apple sits on the Hudson River and is famous for its amazing city skyline and numerous landmarks. It is also an influential city in terms of culture, fashion and food. See the iconic Statue of Liberty and take a trip on the Staten Island Ferry. Head for the top of the city and spectacular views at the Empire State Building and shop in 5th Avenue, before relaxing in Central Park. Take in great views of the famous skyline from the Brooklyn Bridge and head to the trendy Meatpacking District for the best restaurants. For a little culture, enjoy the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum. See a show on Broadway and head for Greenwich Village for great jazz clubs, after dark. With car hire in New York, head for the beaches of Long Island, the city of Boston or the pretty Hamptons.
