Exotic Car Rentals In NY

Dodge Viper Rentals, $445/day from
The kids today like to use the words "sick" and "stupid" as compliments. You know, "That Viper's V10 power is sick!" or "Spending $2,295 to rent a Viper for a week is stupid cool!" When you rent a Viper, it's not for its grocery-getting capabilities (unless you need milk — fast). It's about experiencing the thrill of sliding behind the wheel of a modern-day performance icon, carving curves with breathless precision, and being wowed by old-school muscle in action. Marvel Cars tells us it typically rents to someone coming into town (it's Seattle based) or for a special occasion, such as a birthday.

 

Ford GT, $1,600/day from exotic & Luxury Rent a Car
Ford built the original GT40 specifically to kick some serious Ferrari tuckus in the Le Mans race (which it did). While the GT40 was race-bred, Ford did produce a few for the public. The GT was created in homage to this speed machine. Launched in 2005, it's a high-performance street car with race-worthy components (550 hp and a top speed of 205 mph, for example). Owning the supercar didn't come cheap in 2005 ($150,000-plus), and it's only slightly less expensive as a used model. With limited production and availability, it has become a classic that very few people will ever have a chance to say they drove. This is your chance.

 

Ford Mustang Shelby GT-H, about $150/day
We have many high-end cars on this list, so what gives — a Mustang? The Ford Shelby GT-H was a collaboration involving Ford, Shelby Automobiles (as in Carroll) and Hertz, and is considered part of Hertz's Fun Collection of rentals at select airports. "Fun" doesn't quite nail it; the GT-H represents a rebirth of the '60s Rent-A-Racer program, which gave renters an opportunity to drive performance-modified Mustangs. It has 25 more horsepower than the regular Mustang GT, and features a distinct throaty exhaust and unique appearance. In other words, those racing stripes belong there.

 

Hummer H2, $245/day from NYC Luxury Car Rental
For fans of the military Hummer H1, the civilian H2 seemed like a godsent substitute. It was big, it was brawny, it commanded attention — and it came in bright yellow. And that's why you'd rent one, right? Super-stretched H2 limos in our neck of the woods are often stuffed to the gills with the homecoming court or a bridal party, but even the regular-size H2 rental sees the same clientele in downsized form. Plus, it's the only one on this list that feels just at home cruising Sunset Boulevard as it does being off the road (but you better read the fine print in your rental agreement first).

 

Lamborghini Murciélago, $2,250/day at Gotham Dream Cars
The ultimate supercar? We don't want to argue with Enzo lovers, McLaren fans or Porschephiles. Let's just say you'd be hard-pressed to find anything faster, sexier or more outrageous than this 12-cylinder, 580-hp bull, especially on the other side of a rental counter. Your live-the-dream potential here is huge; for a day or two, you could be anything from a paparazzi-drawing superstar to a Formula 1 pilot with a weekend off. Just don't take this car's performance lightly. Sub-4-second 0-60 times and a top speed over 200 mph will take your breath — and maybe your license — away.

 

Porsche 911 Turbo Rentals, $950/day from IMAGE Rent-A-Car
Porsche calls its latest Turbo the "everyday supercar." We're not sure a 480-hp, twin-turbocharged anything could be considered "everyday." But with a broad torque curve, all-wheel drive and electronic traction control, this is a monster (3.7-second 0-60, 193-mph top speed) that can putt-putt around town as easily as it can scream around the track. Sure, the Lambo is more outlandish. But for those who want to concentrate on going fast rather than getting gawked at while going fast, there is no substitute for Porsche's precise, Teutonic engineering.