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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$57.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Drop-off information
Princeton Airport (PCT)
41 Airpark Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$57.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Princeton Airport (PCT)
41 Airpark Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
Drop-off information
Princeton Airport (PCT)
41 Airpark Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$63.66
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Princeton Airport (PCT)
41 Airpark Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
Drop-off information
Princeton Airport (PCT)
41 Airpark Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$59.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Princeton Airport (PCT)
41 Airpark Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
Drop-off information
Princeton Airport (PCT)
41 Airpark Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$59.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Princeton Airport (PCT)
41 Airpark Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
Drop-off information
Princeton Airport (PCT)
41 Airpark Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$67.93
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Princeton Airport (PCT)
41 Airpark Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
Drop-off information
Princeton Airport (PCT)
41 Airpark Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$77.90
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Princeton Airport (PCT)
41 Airpark Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
Drop-off information
Princeton Airport (PCT)
41 Airpark Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Ford Expedition
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$108.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Princeton Airport (PCT)
41 Airpark Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
Drop-off information
Princeton Airport (PCT)
41 Airpark Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$124.48
per day
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8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Princeton Downtown
14 Lower Harrison St,
Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Drop-off information
Princeton Downtown
14 Lower Harrison St,
Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
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Chevrolet Suburban
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$131.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Princeton Airport (PCT)
41 Airpark Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Princeton Airport (PCT)
41 Airpark Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Princeton
- Top 20 locations near Princeton
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Princeton and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Princeton in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$72 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
40–56 km/h
or
25–35 mph
Speed limit out of town
88–104 km/h
or
55–65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.87 per liter or $3.29 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.78 per liter or $2.95 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.06 per liter or $4.01 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Princeton
- East Windsorfrom $38.34 per day13.5 km / 8.39 miles away
- Trentonfrom $53.34 per day16.3 km / 10.13 miles away
- Somersetfrom $51.18 per day22 km / 13.67 miles away
- Somervillefrom $51.18 per day25.4 km / 15.78 miles away
- Piscatawayfrom $51.12 per day27.7 km / 17.21 miles away
- Burlingtonfrom $50.75 per day35.5 km / 22.06 miles away
- Matawanfrom $41.81 per day37.1 km / 23.05 miles away
- Westfieldfrom $53.31 per day43.4 km / 26.97 miles away
- Lakewood46.9 km / 29.14 miles away
- Red Bankfrom $41.47 per day50.4 km / 31.32 miles away
- Union51.2 km / 31.81 miles away
- Eatontownfrom $144.85 per day51.9 km / 32.25 miles away
- Morristownfrom $51.18 per day52 km / 32.31 miles away
- Camden56.8 km / 35.29 miles away
- Hackettstown57.9 km / 35.98 miles away
- Bayonne58.2 km / 36.16 miles away
- Toms Riverfrom $144.85 per day58.9 km / 36.6 miles away
- Point Pleasant Beachfrom $55.38 per day59.3 km / 36.85 miles away
- Newarkfrom $45.90 per day59.5 km / 36.97 miles away
- Parsippanyfrom $51.18 per day59.9 km / 37.22 miles away
Top 20 locations near Princeton
- Princeton Airportfrom $53.34 per day5.4 km / 3.36 miles away
- East Windsor Downtownfrom $38.34 per day13.5 km / 8.39 miles away
- Trenton Mercer Airportfrom $53.34 per day15.3 km / 9.51 miles away
- Somerset Downtownfrom $51.18 per day22 km / 13.67 miles away
- Somerville Downtownfrom $51.18 per day25.4 km / 15.78 miles away
- Piscataway Downtownfrom $51.12 per day27.7 km / 17.21 miles away
- Burlington Downtownfrom $50.75 per day35.5 km / 22.06 miles away
- Matawan Strathmorefrom $41.81 per day37.7 km / 23.43 miles away
- Westfield Downtownfrom $53.31 per day43.4 km / 26.97 miles away
- Lakewood Downtown46.9 km / 29.14 miles away
- Red Bank Downtownfrom $41.47 per day50.4 km / 31.32 miles away
- Union Downtown51.2 km / 31.81 miles away
- Eatontown Downtownfrom $144.85 per day51.9 km / 32.25 miles away
- Morristown Downtownfrom $51.18 per day52 km / 32.31 miles away
- Newark Liberty International Airportfrom $45.90 per day55.8 km / 34.67 miles away
- Camden Cherry Hill56.8 km / 35.29 miles away
- Hackettstown (Downtown)57.9 km / 35.98 miles away
- Bayonne Downtown58.2 km / 36.16 miles away
- Toms River Downtownfrom $144.85 per day58.9 km / 36.6 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Princeton (Downtown)
2 rental locations
B
Princeton Airport (PCT)
2 rental locations
When to book in Princeton and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Princeton?
Car rental prices in Princeton vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthApril | Most expensive month November | |
| A good deal $54 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Princeton
$120
$60
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
$39
in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
$48
in August
Aug
$50
in September
Sep
$88
in October
Oct
$109
in November
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Princeton is April (when prices average $39.25 per day). This is 47% cheaper than the yearly average and 64% cheaper than renting in November (when prices average $108.81).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Princeton?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Princeton is August, and the least popular is April.
Monthly searches in Princeton by pick-up date relative to the average
1.9
0.9
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
0.8 times in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1.7 times in August
Aug
0.8 times in September
Sep
0.8 times in October
Oct
0.8 times in November
Nov
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Princeton?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in August, the average renter keeps their car for 17 days, and in November, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Princeton
19
9
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
12 days in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
17 days in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
2 days in November
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $53 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Kia Soul | 4 | Medium car |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Avis | Chevrolet Equinox | 5 | SUV |
| Budget | Chevrolet Suburban | 4 | SUV |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Avis (rated 8.2 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$72
Lowest daily price
$53
Total cars available
16
Top 2 suppliers in Princeton in 2026
Avis
2 locations
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
$30
per day
Most popular location
41 Airpark Rd,
Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Budget
2 locations
8.0
Very Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
8.1
$53–$117
per day
Most popular location
41 Airpark Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
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