Brooklyn

3 Reasons to Rent a Car in NYC

Getting around in a big city like New York can be stressful and confusing if you aren’t local to the area. There are many options in transportation, so planning ahead and finding the option that is right for you is key to a smooth trip. Depending on the length of your trip and the part of NYC where you’ll be spending most of your time, public transportation might be easier than renting a car. However, there are circumstances when renting a car works better, and the team at Empire Rent A Car is here to help you find what you’re looking for. 

Try These Top Restaurants the Next Time You’re in Brooklyn

Whether you are visiting New York for business or pleasure, don’t miss a unique opportunity to experience all that the city has to offer, starting with the outer boroughs. Brooklyn is becoming one of New York’s hot spots to visit because of its historic neighborhoods, some of the best views of the Manhattan skyline, and its fabulous food scene. On your next trip, rent a car from Empire Rent A Car and then check out these amazing Brooklyn restaurants. 

3 Reasons to Rent a Pickup Truck

Almost everyone will need to use a pickup truck at some point in their life. The question is, do you need a truck often enough to justify the investment? If the answer is no, as you only need to use a pickup truck sporadically, then renting one typically makes much more sense than buying. Here are just a few of the reasons you might need to rent a pickup truck from the professionals at Empire Rent A Car. 

3 Reasons to Rent a Refrigerated Truck

There are many reasons that you might need a refrigerated truck. Buying one can be expensive, and maintenance can be a pain. Luckily for you, there is another option. Call your friends at Empire Rent a Car and reserve one of their many easy-to-operate and reasonably priced refrigerated trucks. If you need to transport goods at a specific temperature, renting a refrigerated truck is your best bet. There are many reasons to rent a refrigerated truck, but if you find yourself in one of these three situations, you should pick up the phone now!

Brooklyn’s 5 Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants

If you’re looking for a fun and unique family trip this summer, Brooklyn, NY, has everything you need. Brooklyn is rich with culture, art, and countless attractions that the whole family can enjoy. Fill your days exploring the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, Coney Island, and Prospect Park, to name a few, but don’t forget to include time to dine out. On vacation, dining out with kids often means hitting up a grocery store to prepare food in your hotel or grabbing burgers at a drive-thru. However, Brooklyn has so many awesome, kid-friendly restaurants that you won’t want to miss. Our team at Empire Rent A Car recommends that you check out these 5 restaurants while you’re in town.

Flying into NYC Is a Breeze with Empire Rent A Car

Traveling can be stressful. There are a lot of details to work out from the flights, connecting flights, baggage, getting through security, and making it to your destination all in one piece. It is easy to overlook one important detail: your transportation once you leave the airport. You could take a cab to your hotel, but then you’ll be stuck paying large cab fares everywhere you go. Empire Rent A Car can provide a faster, simpler, and cheaper way to travel. Whether it’s for business or pleasure, rent a car from Empire on your next trip to NYC. 

Make Your Birthday Memorable, and Save!

So your birthday is coming up, and this year you are going big. Not just extra slice of cake big, but road trip big. This year you can go on a trip to the most exciting and vibrant city in the country, New York City, and explore the boroughs with the freedom of your own rental car. To make your birthday even sweeter, your friends at Empire Rent A Car will give you 5% off of your rental during your birthday month! 

Top 5 Brooklyn Bakeries

Do you have a hankering for a really great donut? Maybe you need a quality baguette for your next dinner party? Well, whether you’re a Brooklyn local or in town for some fun and good food, you’re in luck. Our team at Empire Rent A Car recommends that you check out these five top-rated Brooklyn bakeries—all of which are a short drive away from our Brooklyn location. Happy eating!

Top 3 Brooklyn Bakeries You Have to Try

Are you on the search for that perfect french bread? Maybe while in New York you want to sample sweet treats or savory pies? If you’re in Brooklyn and want to find a fantastic bakery, then here are a few local favorites (and within an easy driving distance of our Empire Rent A Car location in Brooklyn).

Discover Brooklyn Bridge Park

Whether you’re from NYC or here visiting, you’ve certainly heard of the Brooklyn Bridge. Since connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge has become an iconic part of New York history and architecture. Many people who visit NYC make sure to plan a trip across the bridge—but why not go a step further? If you’re interested in the Brooklyn Bridge, then our staff at Empire Rent A Car also recommend that you spend some time at the Brooklyn Bridge Park.