Rent a car at New York City John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York, United States

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About the New York City John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York, United States

Renting a Car at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

As the preferred international airport in New York City, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is one of the busiest travel hubs in the Northeast. It's located in the borough of Queens, about 12 miles away from Lower Manhattan. If the traffic is reasonable, you can reach Manhattan in about 30 minutes and explore all that the Big Apple has to offer. With a car rental, you can also take a day trip to the Hamptons, head north to the state capital, or make your way through the five boroughs and experience the city from top to bottom.

Getting to Your Rental Car

When you arrive at your terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), proceed to the baggage claim carousels to pick up your luggage. Then, follow the signs to the AirTran stop. Since the AirTran operates continuously, the wait is usually only a few minutes. You'll take that to Federal Circle Station C, home to several major rental car companies. From there, you just need to pick up your car rental, and you're ready to experience all the excitement of New York.

Why Rent a Car Near JFK?

If you're visiting the city that never sleeps during a holiday, it's good to reserve your rental car in advance to ensure that your preferred size or style of vehicle is available. With a rental vehicle, you have the freedom to travel to all the destinations on your list, safely and conveniently. Best of all, you can do it at your own pace. Interested in this destination? Book your preferred car now and get the most out of your visit.

New York City John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York, United States

When to book a rental car at New York City John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York, United States

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Average rental day price in the last 30 days

US$ 85.59

Most popular car rental models at New York City John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York, United States

  • VW Passat (Premium)
  • Chevrolet Cruze (Midsize)
  • Nissan Pathfinder (Full Size)

Best rated rental companies

  • Alamo
  • Enterprise
  • Sixt

Car rental companies at New York City John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York, United States

    Car Rental Requirements

    • Minimum Age

      In most countries, the minimum age required to hire a vehicle is 25.

    • Driver’s License

      Each driver must present a full, valid and original national driver's license held for minimum of 2 years. If your license is not in a language used in your destination country, an International Driver's Permit to accompany your national driver's license is highly recommended. Some rental companies and government agencies require that you present an IDP. It is the renter's responsibility to present both their IDP and Driver's License when picking up the vehicle. For more information, please reach out to the Rental Company.

    • ID or Passport

      Each driver must present a valid and original photo ID or passport.

    • International Credit Card

      The renter must present a personal credit card, valid in the country of pick-up with enough funds to put a hold for a security deposit. Third-party credit cards will not be accepted. The car rental company is solely responsible for approving the provided credit card. Online prepayment does not exempt the renter from providing a valid international credit card during vehicle pick-up. The rental company will place a hold in the amount of the security deposit and, when applicable, any additional local fees not covered in the prepaid voucher on the card provided at the rental location.

    • Prepaid Booking Voucher

      You must present a printout of the Booking Confirmation Voucher at the rental location. This document officially confirms all agreed upon services, payment conditions, rates, discounts, as well as vehicle availability within the group selected.

    • Important Information

      Car rental companies reserve the right to refuse service to underage or unlicensed drivers, those with poor credit history or individuals otherwise considered liabilities by the rental company.

    What to know before renting a car at New York City John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York, United States

    • How much is it to rent a car at New York City John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York, United States?

      The lowest daily rate at New York City John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York, United States in the last 30 days was US$ 37.09 with Sixt.

    • Which rental company is the best rated at New York City John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York, United States?

      The car rental company best rated by our customers at New York City John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York, United States is Alamo.

    • Which car model is the most rented at New York City John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York, United States?

      The most popular car rental model at New York City John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York, United States is the VW Passat.

    • What is the average car rental daily rate at New York City John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York, United States?

      In the last 30 days, the average daily rate was US$ 85.59.

    • How many car rental locations are there at New York City John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York, United States?

      at New York City John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York, United States there are 12 locations at 11 car rental companies.

    • Which categories are available for rent at New York City John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York, United States?

      Premium, Midsize, Full Size, SUV, Compact, Van, Minivan, Economy, Luxury, Standard, Special.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CAR RENTAL

    Proteções do veículo Vehicle protections

    Rental car protections usually have the abbreviations CDW and LDW and protect the vehicle from robbery and damage in the event of collisions or accidents.

    Proteções à terceiros Third party protection

    The protections against third parties have several abbreviations, such as ALI, SLI and others. In general, they protect the vehicle from third parties involved in collisions with your rental car.

    Caução Security deposit

    To pick up the car you must leave a security deposit, also called a pre-authorization. The amount is "blocked" on the renter's credit card and "unlocked" after the return of the car on the same conditions.

    Opcionais Optional items

    It is possible to add optional items to your reservation, such as GPS, child car seat or booster seat. Take advantage of those items so you don’t have to worry about it later!

    Condutor adicional Additional driver

    If someone else is sharing the wheel with you, they need to be added to the car rental agreement as an additional driver and meet the same documentation and minimum age requirements as the main driver or renter.

    Quilometragem Mileage

    Check if your reservation has free mileage or not. Free mileage means you can ride as much as you like with the rental car and you will not pay extra depending on the ride.

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