Car Rentals in Jersey City

Jersey City is the second largest city in New Jersey, located on the west bank of the Hudson River across from Lower Manhattan. Look for deals on Jersey City car rentals and use your savings to see Liberty State Park, or take advantage of the close proximity to New York City and enjoy world-class shopping and entertainment.  Although rates are considerably cheaper here than neighboring New York, picking up a Jersey City rent a car just to get around Manhattan is discouraged, do to the associated high costs and frustration compared to accessible public transportation. However, consider Jersey City car rentals for outer-borough parkways, driving to one of the train stations served by the Metro North railroad, New Jersey Transit, or Long Island Railroad, or for getting out of the city to visit nearby attractions like Long Island, the Hamptons, and Saratoga Springs.   

Jersey City is served by Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK). EWR rentals are provided by Payless, Enterprise, Dollar, Budget, Avis, Hertz, and National. Try Payless for the lowest rates, followed by Enterprise and Dollar. LGA rentals are provided by Enterprise, Dollar, Budget, Avis, Hertz, and National. Try Enterprise for the best deals, followed by Dollar. JFK rentals are provided by provided by Enterprise, Dollar, Budget, Avis, National, and Hertz. Check out Enterprise for the cheapest prices, followed by Dollar, and Budget. Many of the major rental agencies, including Dollar, Budget, Avis, Alamo, and National, also have additional locations downtown. Try Dollar for the best deals on Jersey City car rentals.

Most Jersey City rent a car agencies require drivers to be at least 21 years old (although some smaller local agencies will rent to drivers 18 and over), and an additional young driver surcharge may apply to anyone under the age of 25. Renters will need to present a valid drivers license and major credit card in the driver's name at most locations, although some will take a cash deposit depending on a credit check.