Car Rental at New York International Airport Kennedy
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Intermediate
Mazda 3
or similar
$51.79
per day
Economy
Chevrolet Spark
or similar
$52.78
per day
Compact
Kia Soul
or similar
$63.31
per day
Standard
Standard (Volkswagen Jetta)
or similar
$70.27
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar
$72.63
per day
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150
or similar
$76.68
per day
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3
or similar
$113.01
per day
Luxury
Chrysler 300
or similar
$171.89
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 2:51 AM on 11/19/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$84 per day
Average car rental length
7 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
$1.01 per liter or $3.82 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.86 per liter or $3.26 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.29 per liter or $4.88 per gallon
Airport travel guide
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 $61 per day
- Vans - from $131 per day
- Premium cars - from $74 per day
- Small cars - from $52 per day
- SUVs - from $72 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
- 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)
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
Top 10 locations near New York International Airport Kennedy
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Map of Car Rental Locations
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. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
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 $43.37 per day. This is 33% cheaper than the yearly average and 51% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $87.79 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 September the average rental period is 10 days, while in January, 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 in December, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
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, Thrifty, SIXT, Alamo |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | $52 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Rav4 | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Ace Rent a car | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Dollar | Honda Civic | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
| SIXT | Full-size (Toyota Camry) | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| SIXT | Midsize (Toyota RAV4) | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 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 the 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.
EH
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Accent
4/17/24
College visits
SG
Ireland
Honda Civic
1/6/24 
EW
United States of America (USA)
Kia Rio
11/12/23
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
8.5 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Ace Rent a car
4.8 / 10
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$84.04
Lowest daily price
$51.79
Total cars available
489
Top 12 suppliers at New York International Airport Kennedy in 2024
Alamo
8446481611
BUILDING 308 FEDERAL CIRCLE,
$70 - $268
Working hours
Mon:05:00 - 23:59
Tue:05:00 - 23:59
Wed:05:00 - 23:59
Thu:05:00 - 23:59
Fri:05:00 - 23:59
Sat:05:00 - 23:59
Sun:05:00 - 23:59
+17182445400
305 Federal Cir, Queens, NY 11430, United States
$63 - $208
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
+18887498227
312 Federal Cir, 11430-1514
$70 - $144
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:59
Tue:06:00 - 23:59
Wed:06:00 - 23:59
Thu:06:00 - 23:59
Fri:06:00 - 23:59
Sat:06:00 - 23:59
Sun:06:00 - 23:59
Enterprise
+18446481609
69 Federal Cir, Jamaica, NY 11430
$73 - $287
Working hours
Mon:05:00 - 23:59
Tue:05:00 - 23:59
Wed:05:00 - 23:59
Thu:05:00 - 23:59
Fri:05:00 - 23:59
Sat:05:00 - 23:59
Sun:05:00 - 23:59
Hertz
7186567600
Building 318
$73 - $287
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:59
Tue:06:00 - 23:59
Wed:06:00 - 23:59
Thu:06:00 - 23:59
Fri:06:00 - 23:59
Sat:06:00 - 23:59
Sun:06:00 - 23:59
Budget
+17186561890
305 Federal Circle, Jamaica, NY, 11430
$64 - $172
Working hours
Mon:05:30 - 01:00
Tue:05:30 - 01:00
Wed:05:30 - 01:00
Thu:05:30 - 01:00
Fri:05:30 - 01:00
Sat:05:30 - 01:00
Sun:05:30 - 01:00
yesaway
+19172249809 / +18007811023
163-33 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414
$149 - $253
Working hours
Mon:10:00 - 18:00
Tue:10:00 - 18:00
Wed:10:00 - 18:00
Thu:10:00 - 18:00
Fri:10:00 - 18:00
Sat:10:00 - 18:00
Sun:10:00 - 18:00
National
+18446481610
308 Federal Cir Bldg 308, Jamaica, NY 11430
$74 - $289
Working hours
Mon:05:00 - 23:59
Tue:05:00 - 23:59
Wed:05:00 - 23:59
Thu:05:00 - 23:59
Fri:05:00 - 23:59
Sat:05:00 - 23:59
Sun:05:00 - 23:59
Advantage
8007775500
Federal Circle, Bldg 312
$74 - $289
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
Dollar
8664342226
Building 312 Federal Circle
$52 - $213
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
$52 - $215
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
+18555500008
124-10 S Conduit Avenue
$79 - $526
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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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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