New York next month – that sounds awesome! As for the rental car, it’s a mixed bag. If you’re only planning to explore Manhattan itself, a car will likely be a burden. The traffic is crazy, parking is a huge problem, and public transportation is well-developed – subway, buses, taxis – everything is at hand. And I recommend you read about what you can do in New York in 3 days on this resource https://www.internetvibes.net/2025/03/12/things-to-do-in-new-york-city-in-3-days-and-how-a-rental-car-helps-you-do-it-all/ .