Introduction
The Mid-Atlantic states form a region in the northeast of the USA, consisting of 3 states in the northeast of the USA: New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and 5 states in the south of the USA: West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C.. This is the broadest definition though, because New York and West Virginia are sometimes not included.
Geography
The area covers almost 500,000 square kilometres and has over 57 million inhabitants. It borders Canada and New England to the north and northeast, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Kentucky and Ohio to the west, and North Carolina to the south.
Weather
Summers last from June to September and are nice and warm, between 25 °C and 30 °C during the day and between 15 °C and 20 °C at night. Winters last from December to March with average daytime temperatures mostly around zero or slightly above. Nights are well below zero during this time. Precipitation is quite evenly distributed throughout the year, with sometimes very heavy snowfall in winter. During summer, heavy showers can occur, especially after periods of hot weather.
Getting There
By Plane
There are three major airports in the New York City area:
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (IATA: JFK; ICAO:KJFK), Jamaica, Queens
- LaGuardia Airport (IATA: LGA; ICAO: KLGA), Flushing, Queens
- Newark Liberty International Airport (IATA: EWR; ICAO:KEWR), Newark, New Jersey
Other airports with a significant amount of flights include:
Getting Around
By Car
Many international rental companies have a wide selection of rental cars and these include Hertz, Avis, Dollar, Thrifty, Enterprise, Budget and Alamo/National. Most companies will require you are at least 25 years of age, although younger people might be able to rent cars at slightly higher rates and with some insurance differences as well. A national driver's license is usually enough, but an additional international one is recommended. Also note that it usually costs more to include lots of other extra things. For example extra drivers, GPS, the first full tank, SLI (Supplemental Liability Insurance), PAI (Personal Accident Insurance, usually covered already at home), road assistance/service plan, and drop-off costs for one-way rentals.
If you want to book a car, it is recommended that you book your car before arriving in the USA. This is almost always (much) cheaper compared to just showing up. Also, try and book with a so-called 'broker', which usually works together with a few or many car rental companies and can offer the best deal. Some examples include Holidayautos, Holidaycars and Sunny Cars. Some of the cheapest deals to book from Europe, includes Drive-USA, which also has a German version.
For more information and tips about renting cars and campers, additional costs, insurance, traffic rules, scenic routes and getting maps and fuel it is advised to check the USA Getting Around section.
Sleep
Hotel and Motel Chains
There are dozens of hotel and motel chains, ranging from budget to top end. Allthough they are not the most charming accommodations, they usually have a very decent midrange service with good rooms and are generally good value. At least you know what to expect and in some cases they are either the only or the best option in the area. Some of them include:
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