Driving a hire car in New York City? The biggest local rule you’ll meet on residential streets is Alternate Side Parking (ASP)—the rotating schedule that clears space for street cleaning. Here’s how visitors can keep tickets off the itinerary in 2025 and enjoy stress‑free JFK car hire with Hola Car Rentals.
How ASP works in practice
Most streets post a sign with one or two weekly cleaning windows. During that window, cars must move; outside it, parking is allowed unless another sign says otherwise (think bus stops, hydrants, or no‑standing zones). If you’re picking up in New Jersey and driving in, review local signage carefully after your Newark Airport car hire.
Holiday and weather suspensions
On certain city holidays, ASP is suspended. Severe snow can also pause ASP so plows and emergency vehicles can get through. But remember: meter rules often still apply even when ASP is suspended, and some neighborhoods have variable meter pricing.
Smart habits for visitors
- Photograph the sign where you park—include house numbers for reference.
- Set calendar alerts 10–15 minutes before ASP begins.
- When in doubt, choose a garage for the night and avoid the shuffle.
Staying longer or traveling with family gear? Compare space and value with an SUV car hire, and plan your route across the United States car hire network if you’ll road‑trip beyond NYC.
FAQ
- Do I have to move the car if I’m sitting inside? Yes—being present doesn’t exempt you during cleaning hours.
- Are meters free on Sundays? Many areas do not charge on Sundays, but always read the meter or posted sign.
- Is right‑on‑red legal in NYC? Generally no within New York City limits unless a sign specifically permits it.
Make parking easy: Book through Hola Car Rentals for transparent pricing, Free Cancellation, and All‑Inclusive+ cover on select itineraries, so you can focus on the city—not the curb.
Tip: add buffer time for traffic and always read posted signs. With Hola Car Rentals you get transparent pricing, All‑Inclusive+ options on select itineraries, and Free Cancellation up to 48 hours before pick‑up.
Tip: add buffer time for traffic and always read posted signs. With Hola Car Rentals you get transparent pricing, All‑Inclusive+ options on select itineraries, and Free Cancellation up to 48 hours before pick‑up.
Tip: add buffer time for traffic and always read posted signs. With Hola Car Rentals you get transparent pricing, All‑Inclusive+ options on select itineraries, and Free Cancellation up to 48 hours before pick‑up.
Tip: add buffer time for traffic and always read posted signs. With Hola Car Rentals you get transparent pricing, All‑Inclusive+ options on select itineraries, and Free Cancellation up to 48 hours before pick‑up.
Tip: add buffer time for traffic and always read posted signs. With Hola Car Rentals you get transparent pricing, All‑Inclusive+ options on select itineraries, and Free Cancellation up to 48 hours before pick‑up.
Tip: add buffer time for traffic and always read posted signs. With Hola Car Rentals you get transparent pricing, All‑Inclusive+ options on select itineraries, and Free Cancellation up to 48 hours before pick‑up.
Tip: add buffer time for traffic and always read posted signs. With Hola Car Rentals you get transparent pricing, All‑Inclusive+ options on select itineraries, and Free Cancellation up to 48 hours before pick‑up.
