Car Rental at New York International Airport Kennedy
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New York International Airport Kennedy Car Rental
Intermediate SUV
Jeep Compass
or similar
$49.22
/ per day
New York International Airport Kennedy Car Rental
Compact
Hyundai Accent
or similar
$50.84
/ per day
New York International Airport Kennedy Car Rental
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar
$87.69
/ per day
New York International Airport Kennedy Car Rental
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
$90.70
/ per day
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New York International Airport Kennedy Car Rental
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar
$98.18
/ per day
New York International Airport Kennedy Car Rental
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar
$108.16
/ per day
New York International Airport Kennedy Car Rental
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150
or similar
$104.45
/ per day
New York International Airport Kennedy Car Rental
Premium Elite SUV
BMW X3
or similar
$114.89
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:46 on 2023-11-27. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$88 per day
Average car rental length
8 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 gasoline price
$1.08 per liter or $4.09 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$0.91 per liter or $3.44 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$1.32 per liter or $5.00 / 1 gallon
Airport Car Rental
A capital of culture, entertainment, fashion, and cuisine, New York is truly unlike any other place. Its landmarks are iconic, its neighborhoods diverse, and its residents have come up with countless cultural gems that are famous all over the world. Here are just three suggestions for your visit:
- Central Park. One of the main symbols of the Big Apple, Central Park should be visited at least once during your visit. Taking up a big portion of Manhattan, Central Park is naturally great for walks and picnics, but is also home to a plethora of landmarks, not least the Central Park Zoo, Belvedere Castle, and Conservatory Garden, as well as several lakes and ponds. During the warmer months of the year, many concerts and other events take place in the park – you can look up the upcoming ones here.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art. Also located in Central Park – more specifically, its central-east corner – but deserving a special mention is The Met, perhaps the most famous art museum in the United States. With a collection of about two million artworks, the gems in its collection are too numerous to mention – you can see them for yourself at the museum’s official website.
- Theater District. Located in Midtown Manhattan is the Theater District, home to the famous performance venues of Broadway. Even if you’re not into theater, the area is worth visiting just for its electric energy and many landmarks that also include Times Square, the Rockefeller Center, the Museum of Modern Art (or MoMA), and Madame Tussauds’. In Hells’ Kitchen, the former working class neighborhood that’s now turned into a creative hub, you’ll find 9th Avenue which has perhaps the most diversity of ethnic restaurants anywhere on the planet – it even hosts its own International Food Festival every month.
Top international routes
- London
- Dominican Republic
- Puerto Rico
- Toronto
- Paris
- Mexico
- Jamaica
- Milan
Main airlines
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Airlines, JetBlue, Aeromexico British Airways, Avianca, and Copa
Terminals
The five passenger terminals currently in use are T1, T4, T5, T7, and T8. You can move between any two of them with the AirTrain, a free shuttle.
Location
New York-JFK Airport is located in the New York City borough of Queens, about 16 mi (25.7 km) from central Manhattan. Motorways I-678 and I-495, and 37th Street are the main roads connecting the airport to Manhattan. Each of them has tolls.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $52 per day
- Medium cars - from $50 per day
- Vans - from $108 per day
- Premium cars - from $104 per day
- Small cars - from $51 per day
- SUVs - from $49 per day
Car rental desks
You can find most rental desks in the baggage claim of all the terminals. If they aren't there, you will find a phone to call the rental company. You must make your way on the AirTrain to Federal Circle Station to pick up your rental cars. You'll also have to return your car there.
Services and facilities
You’ll find countless bars, steakhouses, fast food outlets, coffee shops, and full-service restaurants. There are plenty and all kinds of shops, including duty-free outlets in most terminals. You’ll also find ATMs, many currency exchanges, baby changing facilities, an airport medical center, luggage wrapping services, a spa, a chapel, and a Traveler’s Aid office (Traveler’s Aid is an organization that helps travelers in difficult situations). There are luggage storage facilities in the arrivals halls of Terminals 1, 4, 5, and 8 open daily from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. New York-JFK Airport is well equipped for travelers with reduced mobility.
Nearest gas station
There is a Sunoco station in the JFK Travel Plaza just to the east of the rental car center. When coming from New York City, you must pass the rental car center to reach it.
Popular one-way rentals
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- Washington (238 mi / 383 km)
- Buffalo (395 mi / 636 km)
- Ottawa (462 mi / 743 km)
Fact checked by
Nicole
This article was reviewed and updated by Nicole, who is happily married and has traveled to over 70 countries, many of which several times, with her husband and four children. She loves adventure and authentic experiences that best connect her to the destination and the locals so wherever she goes, she tries to find accommodation, restaurants, attractions and activities that best help her to learn about and embrace the destination in which she finds herself. In her 48 years of travel, Nicole has also learned valuable travel tips about how to travel cheaper, smarter and easier and happily shares those tips in a weekly newsletter. You can sign up for her newsletter on her website Go Far Grow Close.
Airport info
New York International Airport Kennedy (JFK)
- IATA: JFK
- ICAO: KJFK
- Name: New York International Airport Kennedy (JFK)
- Distance from city: 13 miles / 20.9 km
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When are car rental prices the lowest at New York International Airport Kennedy?
The cost of renting a car at New York International Airport Kennedy varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at New York International Airport Kennedy
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at New York International Airport Kennedy is January — when rental costs average $45.17 per day. This is 34% cheaper than the yearly average and 53% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $96.72 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.
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.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at New York International Airport Kennedy?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in March the average rental period is 14 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average number of rental days at New York International Airport Kennedy
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at New York International Airport Kennedy?
Based on how many users search for a car in at New York International Airport Kennedy, travelers are most likely to rent a car at New York International Airport Kennedy in November, while they are least likely to rent in in December.
Monthly searches at New York International Airport Kennedy by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Popular suppliers | Dollar, Ace Rent a car, SIXT, Thrifty, Alamo |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | $49 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Honda Civic | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Rav4 | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Ace Rent a car | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
EW
United States of America (USA)
Kia Rio
November 12, 2023
Since I now live in Florida, it was wonderful to travel to the Poconos and see the beautiful colors on the trees. I miss that, since I am a native New Yorker.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Alamo
8.8 / 10
Lowest rated company
Ace Rent a car
6.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$88.02
Lowest daily price
$49.22
Total cars available
130
Top 12 Suppliers at New York International Airport Kennedy in 2023
+17182445400
Building #305 Federal Circle
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
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8446481611
BUILDING 308 FEDERAL CIRCLE,
$88 - $192
+18887498227
312 Federal Cir, 11430-1514
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
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Sat:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
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Hertz
7186567600
Building 318
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
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Enterprise
+18446481609
69 Federal Cir, Jamaica, NY 11430
$90 - $194
National
+18446481610
308 Federal Cir Bldg 308, Jamaica, NY 11430
$92 - $196
Advantage
8007775500
Federal Circle, Bldg 312
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
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NUCarrentals
7184190000 / 8007085030
15167 N. Conduit Ave
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:08:00-23:00
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Payless
7182448277
305 Federal Circle
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
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Dollar
8664342226
Building 318 Federal Circle
$50 - $111
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:00
Tue:06:00-22:00
Wed:06:00-22:00
Thu:06:00-22:00
Fri:06:00-22:00
Sat:06:00-22:00
Sun:06:00-22:00
Thrifty
+18772830898
312 Federal Cir, Queens, NY 11430, United States
$49 - $133
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:00
Tue:06:00-22:00
Wed:06:00-22:00
Thu:06:00-22:00
Fri:06:00-22:00
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+18555880008 / +18778223872
124-10 S Conduit Avenue
$108 - $602
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:30
Tue:06:00-23:30
Wed:06:00-23:30
Thu:06:00-23:30
Fri:06:00-23:30
Sat:06:00-23:30
Sun:06:00-23:30
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