Car hire at Newark Liberty Airport from $61/day

Fiat 500L

or similar Small

$65/day

Honda Civic

or similar Medium

$61/day

Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Medium

$62/day

Chevrolet Malibu

or similar Large

$62/day

Nissan Pathfinder

or similar SUV

$102/day

Cadillac ATS

or similar Luxury

$86/day

Honda Pilot

or similar SUV

$100/day

Class Special Car

or similar Category

$70/day

Chevrolet Trax

or similar SUV

$70/day

Mazda CX-5

or similar SUV

$72/day

Porsche Macan

or similar SUV

$79/day

Kia Sorento

or similar SUV

$81/day

Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Booking Insights

Most popular agency	Most popular car type	Average price	Good deal
Thrifty	Standard	$144/day	$90/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Newark Airport car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Newark Airport with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Newark Airport?

You should book your car hire in Newark Airport around 24 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Newark Airport?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Newark Airport are Avis (7.2, 72 reviews), Sixt (6.5, 83 reviews), and Budget (6.0, 87 reviews).

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Rated 8.5/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Newark Airport?

Full-size cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Newark Airport. Full-size cars in Newark Airport cost $125/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $109/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Newark Airport?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Newark Airport is January at an average cost of $82/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Newark Airport when prices are $147/day on average, which tends to be 102% above the yearly average hire price for Newark Airport.

Which rental car company has the most locations in in in?

Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals operate 2 locations each in Newark Airport, more than any other car hire company.

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Getting car hire at Newark Airport is a great way to start your trip to New Jersey. Public transport in New Jersey is more focused on travel between New Jersey and other states like New York and Philadelphia and less so on travel within the state; this makes some places difficult to access using public transport. Your own vehicle will allow you to travel freely both within Newark and into the nearby states with total flexibility.
If an easy and quick return is a priority for you then take advantage of the fact that many providers offering car hire at Newark Airport offer after-hours drop-off. If you choose this option, make sure you check the terms of the return thoroughly. Depending on whether your payment is hourly, daily, or weekly you may continue to be charged until opening the following day or for the full following day. Remember to check your vehicle thoroughly for any belongings before returning the keys and any necessary paperwork to the appropriate drop box.
Most of the providers of car hire at Newark Airport are busiest between 12:00 and 16:00 so earlier in the morning or later in the day in the evening will be the best time to pick up and drop off your vehicle to avoid long queues. Luckily, most providers have long opening hours. For example, Budget opens at 06:00 and Alamo opens at 05:00 and both are open until 00:00. For complete flexibility, Avis is open 24h a day.
Newark is a very large airport so be sure to take note of the location of your vehicle when you pick it up as you will likely need to return it to the same place. You may also wish to take note when you leave of the easiest way to get to the departures hall from the parking lot so that you can be confident in getting to your flight easily after you return your vehicle. Be aware that it is not permitted to park in front of, or next to, the terminal buildings at any time for any reason, even briefly.
25% of our users found a car hire at Newark Liberty Airport for $100 or less
Book your car hire at Newark Liberty Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

What extra services are offered by different companies?
With many major companies available at the airport there should be one with a special offer to suit your needs. Alamo offers an Accelerated Check-In where you upload your documentation online and have it verified before you go to the service counter. Thrifty offers a similar service called Thrifty Timesaver. If you would prefer to skip the counter altogether Alamo also offers self-service kiosks which will help you avoid long queues. National allows the hirer's spouse to be added as an extra driver at no extra cost.
Where are the service desks located?
Car hire at Newark Airport is located just outside the airport, but because the building is large with multiple terminals, it is easiest to take the internal train to reach them. When you arrive at the airport and collect your luggage follow the signs to the AirTrain and take it to Station P3. The train departs every three to five minutes between 05:00 and 21:00. Outside of these hours the train is replaced by a shuttle. Head to your provider's service desk or self-serve kiosk and present your documentation. Once your booking has been processed you will be directed to your vehicle at a nearby parking lot.
What documentation is required?
To pick up your Newark Airport car hire you will need a driver's licence. This can be a foreign licence as long as it is in English. If your licence is in another language, it is recommended that you obtain an International Driver's Licence which must be presented along with your normal licence. It is not always required that you present your passport, but some companies will request it, so we recommend having your passport, or another form of government-issued identification on hand.
How much does it cost to hire a car at Newark Liberty Airport?
On average a car hire at Newark Liberty Airport costs $152 per day.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Newark Liberty Airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Newark Liberty Airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, and Dollar.

Avis

7.2

Good

Read 72 reviews

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.1

One location in Newark Airport

Locations in Newark Airport

132 Carson Road 3rd Floor

+1 973 961 4300

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Standard SUV

Great staff. Car worked well. Easy drop off and pick up.

2.0 Poor

Raoul, Dec 2024

Intermediate

Waited Over an hour to collect car. Unacceptable.

10.0 Wonderful

Sadiqa, Dec 2024

Full-size

Great experience. Will continue to come back for my rental needs.

10.0 Wonderful

Miguel, Sept 2024

Excellent!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Intermediate SUV

Very good . Antoinette was very helpful

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Compact

Rude and unprofessional agent. Charged 60% more than quoted - never again

Sixt

6.5

Okay

Read 83 reviews

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.7

One location in Newark Airport

Locations in Newark Airport

132 Carson Road Terminal A

+1 888 749 8227

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Standard SUV

I had booked a minivan but they said I had booked a midsize SUV. I showed them the Kayak note and they said I had to call Kayak. In the 2nd they didn't have a Suv and had to give us a minivan. I felt abused

10.0 Wonderful

Ashley, Apr 2024

Premium SUV

Fantastic! Great rental car company. The cars, facility, staff are the best and prices were a bit pricey but fair for the quality of the experience. Definitely our new rental company.

10.0 Wonderful

Pedro, Oct 2022

Employee at pickup was very helpful and personable

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

Despite providing both Kayak and Sixt my flight arrival time into EWR, the Sixt rental counter desk was closed and I was unable to retrieve the car I had reserved and pre-paid. Fortunately, the other major rental car brand desks were open and I rented elsewhere. Thus far Sixt has resisted refunding their $400+ charge. Rent from Sixt in the US at your own risk.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2022

Avoid at all costs! I received a scratched up car and was assured it was fine by the agents. I was not provided a paper receipt when requested and now Sixt is trying to hold me accountable for a smudge (not even a scratch) on the cover of a mirror. Garbage rental car company.

2.0 Poor

V, Sept 2022

Three hours wait to get cars. Staff wasn’t sensitive to delays at all and no sense of urgency shown to clear queues. Nearby rental companies on the contrary were moving at lightning speed. Terrible experience overall

Budget

6.0

Okay

Read 87 reviews

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.1

Value for money

6.3

One location in Newark Airport

Locations in Newark Airport

132 Carson Road Third Floor

+1 973 961 2990

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, June 2025

Economy

I waited in line at the budget counter for 2 hours and 5 minutes just to get my car. There was only one agent at the counter for most of the time, a second agent helped out for a few minutes I missed my appointment due to the unorganized nature of the budget counter and will NEVER RENT FROM BUDGET AGAIN. They do not care about their customers or employees for that matter. Worst rental car experience I’ve ever had

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Intermediate SUV

Nothing extraordinary. Good car and good experience

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Full-size SUV

Great customer service. Easy transaction

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Supplier choice

The lady at checkout at JFK on Saturday night switched my car from a minivan to a normal car! The best!! I would have hated to drive minivan in NY city !!! Thank you !

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jan 2025

People mover

No comets, good jabs

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Standard SUV

Waiting forever.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5

Very Good

Read 18 reviews

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.1

Value for money

8.1

One location in Newark Airport

Locations in Newark Airport

25 Newark Airport Bldg 25

+1 844 727 2982

Monday	06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday	06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	06:00 - 22:00
Thursday	06:00 - 22:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, June 2024

Standard

The price we were quoted was completely wrong. We paid more than twice what the quoted amount was.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Intermediate SUV

Both enterprise employees in Newark and in Raleigh were exceptional. Helpful, efficient, friendly and professional

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Full-size

Kate and Lexus were very good with me and made my experience great. I would highly commend them to if possible to the company as they provide great service.

8.0 Very Good

Michael, Apr 2021

Pros:

Can't remember. Adequate.

Cons:

Can't remember.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2021

Cons:

My car broke down in Wilmington, Delaware and I had to wait over an hour for a tow truck. The agent on the phone couldn't find any location for me to get a replacement. I called back and got a different agent who was able to get me a replacement at Philadelphia International Airport which required me to take a $60 uber.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jan 2021

Cons:

I made a reservation for a particular model of car. Once I arrived, the car I reserved was not available. Not only I receive no compensation for this, but I had to pay more money in order to get an upgrade which I was not interested in but was the only thing available. What is the point of going over the reservation?

Alamo

7.5

Good

Read 40 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

7.2

One location in Newark Airport

Locations in Newark Airport

132 Carson Rd

+1 844 727 2984

Monday	05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:5905:00 - 23:59
Thursday	05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Mihane, Jan 2025

People mover

Excellent

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Luxury

Reserved, specifically, a luxury vehicle to fit four people and two suitcases in the trunk. At arrival, as given the choice of two of the exact same vehicles, Genesis G70s, which are COMPACT sports sedans. Only one of our suitcases fit in the tiny trunk so my sons, ages 17 and 20, had to ride in the back seat with the other suitcase between them. Not comfortable. And not easy to get seat belts buckled, either. The car was very clean and drove well but I don't feel I actually received what I paid for.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, June 2024

People mover

I like the self service options. It really was an in and out. Very quick.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Compact

Excellant customer service

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Standard SUV

Alamo did not allow me to get a car because they won’t take anything but credit card bookings. This should have been made clear at the offset. We spent money, time and resources to get to Newark to be disappointed. Missed our connections afterwards and everything that was planned after had to be cancelled. Super disappointing.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

Pros:

Easy and quick access to picking up and dropping off. No hassle and very timely.

Hertz

6.6

Okay

Read 30 reviews

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.7

Value for money

6.4

2 locations in Newark Airport

Locations in Newark Airport

132 Carson Rd

+1 973 621 2000

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 23:59
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Sunday	00:00 - 23:59

15 Brewster Road North

+1 973 624 1660

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
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