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Why book with us?Travel informationTop 11 locations near Long Island downtownWhen to book at Long Island downtown and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersFrequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)Award-winning service

Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental length
3 days
Speed limit within town
40–72 km/h or 25–45 mph
Speed limit out of town
88–104 km/h or 55–65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.91 per liter or $3.44 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.82 per liter or $3.10 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.04 per liter or $3.94 per gallon

Top 11 locations near Long Island downtown

  1. New York International Airport LaGuardiafrom $72.65 per day
    7.2 km / 4.47 miles away
  2. New York International Airport Kennedyfrom $71.76 per day
    19 km / 11.81 miles away
  3. Westchester Airportfrom $74.82 per day
    41.1 km / 25.54 miles away
  4. Long Island MacArthur Airportfrom $78.75 per day
    72.1 km / 44.8 miles away
  5. Stewart International Airportfrom $113.64 per day
    83.9 km / 52.13 miles away
  6. Albany International Airportfrom $74.37 per day
    222.5 km / 138.26 miles away
  7. Syracuse Hancock Airportfrom $74.82 per day
    317.7 km / 197.41 miles away
  8. Rochester Airportfrom $74.20 per day
    405.8 km / 252.15 miles away
  9. Plattsburgh International Airportfrom $113.53 per day
    435.5 km / 270.61 miles away
  10. Buffalo Niagara Airportfrom $75.81 per day
    464.5 km / 288.63 miles away
  11. Niagara Falls Airportfrom $76.97 per day
    488.8 km / 303.73 miles away

When to book at Long Island downtown and for how long?

When are car rental prices the lowest at Long Island downtown?

The cost of renting a car at Long Island downtown varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthMarch Most expensive month April
Average rental costs per day at Long Island downtown
$81
$40
$0
Jan
Feb

$73

in March

Mar

$74

in April

Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Long Island downtown is March — when rental costs average $72.79 per day. This is 0% cheaper than the yearly average and 1% cheaper than renting a car in April (when prices average $73.50 per day).

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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Long Island downtown?

Based on how many users search for a car at Long Island downtown, travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in March.

Monthly searches at Long Island downtown by pick-up date relative to the average
1.4
0.7
0
Jan
Feb

0.7 times in March

Mar

1.3 times in April

Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Long Island downtown?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in March the average rental period is 4 days, while in April, the average rental period is only one day.

Average number of rental days at Long Island downtown
4
2
0
Jan
Feb

4 days in March

Mar

1 day in April

Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Car rental information

🔥 Popular suppliersAvis
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)

Prices are lowest during March, starting at $73 for an Economy car and highest in April, when economy cars start at $74. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Long Island downtown is April, while the least popular month is March.

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