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About LaGuardia Airport, New York
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is one of the three major airports serving the New York City area, located in Queens, just 8 miles (13 km) from Midtown Manhattan. Primarily handling domestic flights, it’s a convenient arrival point for travelers heading into the city or nearby areas. Renting a car at LaGuardia Airport offers flexibility to explore New York’s boroughs, Long Island, and even upstate destinations beyond public transit reach.
Airport facilities and services
LaGuardia has undergone major renovations, now offering modern terminals (A, B, C, and D) with upgraded dining options, retail shops, workspaces, family zones, and free Wi-Fi. Terminal B features pedestrian bridges with skyline views, and a new parking structure adds convenience. Nearby hotels like Aloft and Hampton Inn provide easy accommodation for overnight stays.
Transportation to and from the airport
LaGuardia is accessible via NYC buses, including the M60 SBS to Manhattan and Q70 SBS to Queens transit hubs. There is no direct subway connection. For travelers with multiple destinations or heavy luggage, car rental is often the easiest and most comfortable option — especially when exploring areas like Westchester, Long Island, or the Hudson Valley.
How to rent a car at LaGuardia Airport
All rental car companies operate from off-airport locations, connected to the terminals by free shuttle buses. Providers include Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, Budget, National, Alamo, Dollar, and Thrifty. Booking in advance through Rentcars ensures competitive pricing, availability, and access to extras such as GPS, toll tags, and insurance options.
Driving tips from LaGuardia Airport
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In most countries, the minimum age required to hire a vehicle is 25.
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.
Each driver must present a valid and original photo ID or passport.
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.
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.
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.
The lowest price found at New York City LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New York, United States is US$ 41.70 per day.
The car rental company best rated by our customers at New York City LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New York, United States is Sixt.
The most popular car rental model at New York City LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New York, United States is the Ford Edge.
In the last 30 days, the average daily rate was US$ 82.85.
at New York City LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New York, United States there are 10 locations at 10 car rental companies.
SUV, Compact, Standard, Premium, Minivan, Midsize, Van, Full Size, Economy, Luxury, Special.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.