Hudson Valley car rentals

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Yes. Car rentals in Hudson Valley are a great way of getting around the region. Public transportation in Hudson Valley is not reliable if heading to certain parts of the region. For instance, you can only rely on public transport if operating in Kingston city. Public transit is poor in counties like Ulster and Dutchess and nearly non-existent in counties like Columbia and Sullivan. As such, public transport limits attractions you can explore. A rental lets you explore all attractions in every county since you create your schedule.

Follow the two-second rule when driving Hudson Valley car rentals behind other vehicles. This is higher if there are adverse weather conditions. Yield to passengers in unmarked and marked crosswalks. You must turn on headlights 30 minutes before sunset for visibility and turn them off 30 minutes before sunrise. The speed limit on roads in Hudson Valley varies. The speed limit on interstates is 65 mph, but it can be as low as 40 mph on some interstates. Maintain speeds of 40 mph within cities and 55 mph outside the city and in suburban areas.

You must be at least 18 years to acquire Hudson Valley car rentals. Any renter under 25 years will incur a young driver’s fee and access a limited category of rentals. Have a credit or debit card as a form of payment, preferably a major credit card like Mastercard. A driver’s license in English is also necessary. If it's not in English, you must obtain an international driver’s permit for its translation. Additional documentation, like a valid passport, utility bill, or airline return ticket, may be requested.