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New York International Airport Kennedy, New York, USA - New York
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$55.89 per day
Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$62.56 per day
Intermediate
Mazda 3 or similar
Mazda 3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$73.41 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$101.37 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$103.30 / per day
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or similar
Ford F-150
  • 4
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$109.83 / per day
Luxury SUV
BMW X3 or similar
BMW X3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$90.55 / per day
Standard Elite SUV
VW Atlas or similar
VW Atlas
  • 7
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$102.21 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 01:40 on 2023-05-30. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Language
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$87.39 / per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 72 km/h
25 - 45 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 104 km/h
55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Rating
7.0
Average gasoline price
$1.17 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.59 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$0.91 per liter
New York International Airport Kennedy Car Rental

Airport Car Rental

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is also known as Kennedy Airport, New York-JFK, or simply JFK. It is the largest of the airports serving the largest city in the US and as such is one of the largest airports in the world. 

JFK Airport is located in the borough of Queens quite a ways from Manhattan but is convenient for reaching Long Island. 

It doesn't need to be said that New York City is the most popular tourist destination in the US and has countless places for any traveler to take in. From the best of high culture to that of pop culture and everything in between, if you can't find it in NYC, you just won't be able to find it anywhere. 

Top international routes

  • London
  • Paris
  • Dubai
  • Santo Domingo
  • Santiago de los Caballeros
  • Frankfurt

Main airlines

Delta Airlines, JetBlue, British Airways, Virgin America, Air France, and Cathay Pacific

Terminals

The six passenger terminals currently in use are T1, T2, T4, T5, T7, and T8. You can move between any two of them with the free shuttle called AirTrain JFK.

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.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Large cars - from $61 per day
  • Medium cars - from $56 per day
  • Vans - from $151 per day
  • Premium cars - from $88 per day
  • Small cars - from $56 per day
  • SUVs - from $71 per day

Car rental desks

You can find the rental desks in the baggage claim of all the terminals. If there is not a rental desk there, there will be a phone to call the rental company from. You must make your way with the AirTrain to the Federal Circle station to reach the rental cars themselves. 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 form the city, you must pass the rental car center to reach it.

Popular one-way rentals

  • Boston (215 mi / 346 km)
  • Arlington (245 mi / 394 km)
  • Philadelphia (109 mi / 175 km)
  • Washington (238 mi / 383 km)
  • Buffalo (395 mi / 636 km)
  • Ottawa (462 mi / 743 km)
This information was written, fact-checked, and/or translated by our content creators. Learn more about our Editorial Policy.

Airport info

Rating
7.2
  • Getting to the airport 7.5
  • Check-in and departures 7.9
  • Terminal facilities 7.3
  • Wi-Fi 6.7
  • Restaurants and car rental services 6.9
  • Lounge 6.9

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

Top 11 Locations near New York International Airport Kennedy

  1. Car Rental at New York International Airport LaGuardia from $69.87 per day
    17.1 km / 10.6 miles away
  2. Car Rental at Westchester Airport from $51.53 per day
    47.9 km / 29.8 miles away
  3. Car Rental at Long Island MacArthur Airport from $67.29 per day
    59.7 km / 37.1 miles away
  4. Car Rental at Stewart International Airport from $97.30 per day
    98.9 km / 61.5 miles away
  5. Car Rental at Albany International Airport from $66.35 per day
    234.3 km / 145.6 miles away
  6. Car Rental in Yorkville (Downtown)
    301.7 km / 187.5 miles away
  7. Car Rental at Syracuse Hancock Airport from $52.32 per day
    335.9 km / 208.7 miles away
  8. Car Rental at Rochester Airport from $66.40 per day
    424.8 km / 264.0 miles away
  9. Car Rental at Plattsburgh International Airport from $67.29 per day
    446.5 km / 277.4 miles away
  10. Car Rental at Buffalo Niagara Airport from $52.36 per day
    483.4 km / 300.4 miles away
  11. Car Rental at Niagara Falls Airport from $95.38 per day
    507.8 km / 315.5 miles away

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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
$44.37
January
$48.60
February
$49.08
March
$72.30
April
$66.75
May
$105.47
June
$120.11
July
$116.48
August
$74.23
September
$80.64
October
$65.97
November
$97.51
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at New York International Airport Kennedy is January — when rental costs average $44.37 per day. This is 43% cheaper than the yearly average and 63% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $120.11 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.

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 rental length at New York International Airport Kennedy
9
January
6
February
14
March
8
April
10
May
8
June
9
July
9
August
9
September
8
October
10
November
7
December

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 June, 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
106%
January
65%
February
94%
March
65%
April
97%
May
196%
June
173%
July
138%
August
89%
September
61%
October
62%
November
54%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers Dollar, Ace Rent a car, SIXT, Thrifty, Alamo
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Vans
Lowest price $56 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Dollar Mazda 3 5 3 Large cars
Dollar Mazda 3 2 2 Large cars
Dollar Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Mazda 3 5 3 Large cars
SIXT Toyota Rav4 4 2 SUVs
Dollar Ford Focus 3 2 Medium cars
SIXT Toyota Camry 4 2 Large cars
Thrifty Ford Focus 3 2 Medium cars
SIXT Chrysler Pacifica 4 4 Vans

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Avis
8.8 / 10
Lowest rated company
Ace Rent a car
6.5 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$87.39
Lowest daily price
$55.89
Total cars available
104

Top 12 Suppliers at New York International Airport Kennedy in 2023

Avis
Avis
Excellent 8.8 / 38 reviews
+17182445400
Building #305 Federal Circle
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
SIXT
SIXT
Excellent 8.7 / 8 reviews
+18887498227
312 Federal Cir, 11430-1514
$63 - $151
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:08:00-23:00
Sun:08:00-23:00
Alamo
Alamo
Excellent 8.7 / 6 reviews
8446481611
BUILDING 308 FEDERAL CIRCLE,
$95 - $212
Hertz
Hertz
Excellent 8.6 / 2 reviews
7186567600
Building 318
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
National
National
Excellent 8.5
+18446481610
308 Federal Cir Bldg 308, Jamaica, NY 11430
$99 - $196
Enterprise
Enterprise
Excellent 8.5
+18446481609
69 Federal Cir, Jamaica, NY 11430
$97 - $194
Advantage
Advantage
Excellent 8.4 / 6 reviews
8007775500
Federal Circle, Bldg 312
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Payless
Payless
Excellent 8.4
7182448277
305 Federal Circle
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:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
NUCarrentals
NUCarrentals
Excellent 8.3
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
Sun:08:00-23:00
Dollar
Dollar
Excellent 8 / 36 reviews
8664342226
Building 318 Federal Circle
$72 - $84
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
Thrifty
Very good 7.5 / 16 reviews
+18772830898
312 Federal Circle
$56 - $104
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
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Good 6.5 / 60 reviews
+18555880008 / +18778223872
124-10 S Conduit Avenue
$116 - $238
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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