Car rental in Upper West Side
Central Park West and the Hudson — the quietest launch point from Manhattan.
The Upper West Side runs from 59th Street to 110th Street between Central Park and the Hudson River. It's a quieter, more residential part of Manhattan loved by tourists for its proximity to the Natural History Museum, Lincoln Center and Riverside Park — and for rental purposes, it's very close to the Henry Hudson Parkway and the quickest road exit from Manhattan to the Hudson Valley.
Why rent here
- American Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center, Riverside Park nearby
- Henry Hudson Parkway on-ramp just blocks away
- Quickest route from Manhattan island north to the GWB and Hudson Valley
- Less congested than Midtown pickup locations
- Central Park cycling and walking if you have time before your trip
- Free cancellation on most bookings
Local tips
Best exit north from Manhattan
The Henry Hudson Parkway (Route 9A) from the Upper West Side feeds straight to the George Washington Bridge — faster for Hudson Valley and upstate trips than leaving from Midtown.
Upper West Side rental FAQs
Storm King Art Center is about 60–70 minutes, the village of Cold Spring around 75 minutes, Woodstock around 2 hours, and the Catskills 2–2.5 hours — all via the GWB and Route 9W or I-87.