Winter in New York City

Winter definitely isn’t everyone’s favorite season—the colder, snow-filled months of winter are more difficult to enjoy than the bright, warm days of summer. However, if you’re getting a car rental in New York City during the winter, you’re in luck. The Big Apple has many ways for you to enjoy winter, despite the cold.

• Ice Skating: The world-famous skating rink at Rockefeller Center is a great place to spend a winter day. Located between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue in the center of Midtown Manhattan, this rink is situated at the heart of Rockefeller Center. The rink is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to midnight, divided into 1.5-hour sessions. The cost per session is $20 for adults and $12 for children, and skate rental is $10. Skate lessons are available daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for $30-$35.
• Post-Christmas Sales: The holidays may be past, but in New York—always famous for its shopping—the sales are better than ever. Take your van rental to Fifth Avenue, where you’ll find upscale department stores selling everything from high fashion to kitchen utensils.
• Winter Jam 2013: This annual winter sports festival, which takes place in Central Park, allows NYC residents and tourists alike an opportunity to play in the snow. Snowblowers from a nearby ski area are brought in, giving attendees a chance to enjoy classic winter pastimes like cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, skiing, and sledding. Winter Jam 2013 takes place in the Bandshell Area of Central Park from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 26. Admission is free, and equipment is provided at no cost—making this a great way to spend a winter afternoon.
• Klub4Kidz: If you’re traveling with your children in your SUV rental, check out Klub4Kidz, an indoor playground in Brooklyn. This four-tier playground includes mazes, slides, a climbing wall and even a zip line. Klub4Kidz is open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on weekends. Playground passes are $15, and rock climbing passes are $12.

Winter may not be your favorite season, but you can still enjoy it when you go to New York City! If you need help getting around the Big Apple, look no further than Edge Auto Rental. We provide high-quality, cheap car rentals, along with van rentals and SUV rentals. Contact us today at 212-947-3343 to learn more or to make a reservation.