KAYAK’s insights & trends for Long Island car hire
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Long Island with confidence.
How far in advance should you book car hire in Long Island?
You should book your car hire in Long Island around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the most popular car to hire in Long Island?
Hires in the SUV category (Chevrolet Suburban or similar) are the most popular option in Long Island, costing $93/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as $58/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Long Island?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Long Island is January at an average cost of $73/day. August is the most expensive month to hire a car in Long Island when prices are $139/day on average, which tends to be 102% above the yearly average hire price for Long Island.
Long Island car hire price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right car hire in Long Island by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
$60 - $130
All Car Types
$106 - $174
How much does it cost to hire a small car in Long Island?
How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Long Island?
How much does it cost to hire a large car in Long Island?
How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Long Island?
How much does it cost to hire a van in Long Island?
How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in Long Island?
How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Long Island?
How much does it cost to hire a convertible in Long Island?
Small car hire in Long Island typically costs around $95 per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average $60 per day, which is about 37% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 32% cheaper than the average car hire in Long Island, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in Long Island typically costs around $111 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average $88 per day, which is about 21% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 20% cheaper than the average car hire in Long Island, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car hire in Long Island typically cost around $116 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average $83 per day, which is about 29% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 16% cheaper than the average car hire in Long Island, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.
SUV hire in Long Island typically costs around $131 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average $102 per day, which is about 23% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 6% cheaper than the average car hire in Long Island, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van hire in Long Island typically costs around $185 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $123 per day, which is about 34% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 26% more expensive than the average car hire in Long Island but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck hire in Long Island typically costs around $110 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average $78 per day, which is about 30% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 21% cheaper than the average car hire in Long Island, making them a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car hire in Long Island typically costs around $189 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average $128 per day, which is about 33% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 27% more expensive than the average car hire in Long Island but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible hire in Long Island typically costs around $196 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $147 per day, which is about 25% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 30% more expensive than the average car hire in Long Island but are perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Good to know
Most popular agency
Most popular car type
Average price
Good deal
Turo
Medium
$82/day
$62/day
Top tips for hiring a car in Long Island
With Long Island car hire, you’ll need to take road rules into consideration. The maximum blood alcohol level allowed is 0.08% and the States have a zero-tolerance policy if caught beyond this limit. If you’re with children, make sure you hire appropriate age car seats, including booster seats for older children. Don’t speak on your phone while driving or wear headphones. It’s advisable to hire a Sat Nav from your car hire agency before you embark on a Long Island road trip.
Long Island is infamous for congested motorways. Being just outside metro New York leads to backed-up traffic extending beyond rush hour peaks times at 07:00 to 09:00 and again at 15:00 to 18:30. This is where Sat Navs come in handy, helping you detect traffic jams before you get stuck in them. There are also several motorways on Long Island and despite the speed limit of 55 mph (89 km), traffic often reaches 80 mph (129 km). Long Island has some dangerous roads, including the Long Island Expressway, so it’s important to stick to the speed limits. If remaining local and not crossing into metro New York, you will find driving on the island a lot less stressful.
When deciding what vehicle to hire in Long Island, let taste be your guide. The actual island is small, easy to get around, and doesn’t require a car with high-performance qualities. In fact, if you are going to be driving into New York City, you will do better with a small economy car that will handle the congestion easily. If remaining close to the coastal regions of the island, you may wish to enjoy the spoils of a convertible. Long Island has some of the most beautiful beaches in the US, best enjoyed with the wind in your hair. The island itself is very flat, making all car types suitable.
When paying for your car hire in Long Island, you will find that most car hire companies want the transaction paid for with a credit card. The card will need to be in the name of the person hiring the car and not a benefactor. Debit cards are sometimes accepted. Larger companies like SIXT, Avis, Hertz, Budget and Enterprise will allow it in most cases, depending on the branch location. Ensure you read the terms and conditions to make sure your card applies.
25% of our users found a car hire in Long Island for $62 or less
Large hire cars in Long Island are around 51% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Long Island
How much does it cost to hire a car in Long Island?
On average a car hire in Long Island costs $82 per day.
How can I find car hires near me in Long Island?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
Where should I hire a car in Long Island?
Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in Long Island are New York (87% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Long Island), Brooklyn (6%) and Jersey City (3%).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Long Island?
On average a car hire in Long Island costs $574 per week ($82 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Long Island?
On average a car hire in Long Island costs $2,460 per month ($82 per day).
Should I hire a car in Long Island?
Long Island car hire will make your life much easier when visiting this coastal neighbourhood of Queens. Car is the easiest way to navigate the area, as there’s only one train station per town and many beaches cannot be reached by public transportation. With some of the best coastline in America, including the famous Hamptons, it’s a holiday paradise for many tourists that enjoy the finer things in life. Apart from glorious beaches, Long Island also offers world-class wineries, excellent dining, museums, galleries and more. At about 120 miles in length, the entire island can be driven in under 3 hours from Nassau County to Montauk.
What is driving like in Long Island?
Long Island is a hot tourist spot, which means that drivers come from all over the world to grace its roads. While winding coastlines and wealthy suburbs may lead to scenic drives, typical New York drivers commuting from Long Island tend to be more aggressive, leading to the inevitable road rage that the major motorways cause. Stay calm, and driving should be a pleasure. Interstate 495 will require you to pay a toll to get into Queens and if you are visiting in winter, please be aware of snow and black ice on the roads.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Long Island?
When hiring an economy vehicle in the US, you can be as young as 18 years old. There is a young driver’s fee of roughly $24 (£19) per day if under 21 years of age. You’ll need to present your driving licence when collecting the vehicle. As a UK driver, you should be able to present your home licence, but some car hire agencies may ask for an International Driver’s Permit as extra assurance.
Car hire directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car car hire locations in Long Island
53 Locations
Hertz car hire locations in Long Island
47 Locations
Avis car hire locations in Long Island
23 Locations
Dollar car hire locations in Long Island
21 Locations
Budget car hire locations in Long Island
17 Locations
Thrifty car hire locations in Long Island
15 Locations
Empire Rent A Car car hire locations in Long Island
12 Locations
All Car car hire locations in Long Island
10 Locations
Sixt car hire locations in Long Island
10 Locations
Kyte car hire locations in Long Island
9 Locations
Sunnycars car hire locations in Long Island
9 Locations
National car hire locations in Long Island
8 Locations
Car hire locations in Long Island
Everything you need to know for your car hire in Long Island
KAYAK and its partners wish to use cookies or similar technologies to store and/or access information on and about your device and process personal data such as your IP address, device identifiers etc., in order to improve your experience on the site, to analyse navigation, to offer and measure personalised advertising, and to facilitate sharing on social networks. We also allow the use of third-party cookies (including those from our advertising partners) on our sites.
By clicking 'Accept', you consent to your data being processed by 0 vendors on this web site for the purposes described in this notice. You can review the vendors and their individual processing purposes on the .
To review individual processing purposes and cookie categories, please click ’Select individual purposes’. You can review your choices and withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the ’Privacy Preferences’ link in the page side navigation.
