Car Rental Elmira

The famous American author, Mark Twain, lived for 20 years in the small county town of Elmira in upstate New York State's Chemung County after marrying a local girl. The study where he wrote his classic ‘Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' is found on the campus of Elmira College, and is a major tourist draw.

For many visitors to the city, budget car rental in Elmira Downtown is the obvious choice, especially if a visit to New York City is on their agenda. Elmira's downtown area's historic district is crammed with many elaborate High Victorian homes with spectacular gables, turrets and brightly-painted planked frontages.

For architecture buffs, the town is a delight, and its highlight is the Park Church, resembling a Russian Orthodox cathedral. Elmira is set on the Chemung River close to the Southern Finger Lakes and has several museums which attest to both its own fascinating history and that of the area's original Native American Indian inhabitants.

With car rental in Elmira Downtown, exploring along the town's wide streets is easy. A number of good restaurants serve steaks and other American favorites, with Mexican and Italian eateries and fast food chains providing variety. Shopping here is laid-back, with antiques and craft stores, farmers' and craft markets and interesting boutiques.

The amazing city of New York is a daytrip away with car rentals in Elmira Downtown, and is an unforgettable experience. Closer to Elmira are the 11 narrow, glacial Southern Finger Lakes, with their vineyards, resorts and recreational activities all set in glorious scenery.