Car Rentals in Newark

Newark is the largest city in New Jersey, located on the west side of the Hudson River close across from New York City. Although a good deal of visitors to Newark are just passing through on their way to Manhattan, the city is home to often overlooked attributes like the turn of the century architecture downtown. Many travelers will pick up a Newark rent a car, taking advantage of the considerably lower rates than those in New York, due to cheaper New Jersey liability and insurance laws. Picking up a cheaper rental vehicle in Newark just to get around New York City is usually discouraged, do to the associated high costs and frustration compared to accessible public transportation. However, consider Newark 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.  Use your savings to enjoy the area's world-class shopping, museums, entertainment, and fine-dining, catch a game at the Prudential Center, or see a show at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

If you're flying into Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Newark car rentals are provided by Payless, Enterprise, Dollar, Budget, Avis, Hertz, and National. Try Payless for the lowest rates, followed by Enterprise and Dollar. Many agencies, including Budget, Alamo, and National also have offices downtown, usually offering much lower rates than those at the airport.  Try Budget for the best deals.

Most Newark 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.