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Rent a Car in Newark

Newark Liberty is one of the busiest airports in the New York area, and a hire car here is often the cheaper, calmer alternative to collecting in Manhattan itself. Compare providers, book with free cancellation and reach the Jersey Shore or New York on your own schedule.

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Rent a Car in Newark: A hire car parked near Newark Liberty International Airport with the New York skyline visible in the distance
Rent a Car in Newark: Car rental providers: Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, Hertz, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty and Sixt

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Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, National, Alamo, Budget, Dollar and Thrifty all operate at EWR. We compare live prices so you can choose by rate, car class and pickup counter.

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Why hire a car in Newark

Many visitors flying into the New York area actually land at Newark Liberty rather than JFK or LaGuardia, and picking up a hire car here — rather than in Manhattan, where driving and parking are notoriously difficult — is often the more practical choice. New Jersey Transit and the AirTrain connect Newark Airport directly into Manhattan if you don't need a car in the city itself, keeping your rental for the parts of the trip that actually need one.

Newark and its airport are also a genuinely useful base for exploring New Jersey and beyond. The Jersey Shore's beach towns are about an hour south-east, and Philadelphia is roughly 90 minutes south-west via the New Jersey Turnpike. For a trip that combines a short New York visit with the Jersey Shore, or a wider Mid-Atlantic road trip, collecting your car at Newark rather than in the city avoids Manhattan's parking and congestion charges entirely.

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Six vehicle categories, all bookable today. Free cancellation, pay at pickup and unlimited mileage on most rentals.

Most Popular Rent a Car in Newark: White compact car at a car rental lot ready for pickup

Compact — Toyota Corolla or similar

Compact · Automatic · 4 passengers · 2 large bags

★★★★★ 4.4 / 5 · 80,000 reviews

€42/day from €29/day

  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pickup
  • Unlimited mileage on most bookings
  • Pay at pickup — nothing charged today
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Family Favourite Rent a Car in Newark: Silver midsize SUV parked outside a rental office with luggage beside it

Midsize SUV — Ford Edge or similar

Midsize SUV · Automatic · 5 passengers · 3 large bags

★★★★★ 4.6 / 5 · 120,000 reviews

€78/day from €59/day

  • Plenty of room for car seats and weekend luggage
  • Additional driver free for spouse / partner
  • 24/7 roadside assistance included
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Business Pick Rent a Car in Newark: Dark navy full-size sedan parked on a city centre street

Full-size Sedan — Toyota Camry or similar

Full-size · Automatic · 5 passengers · 3 large bags

★★★★★ 4.5 / 5 · 95,000 reviews

€92/day from €69/day

  • Recent fleet (typically under 2 years old)
  • Comfortable, quiet motorway cruiser
  • Apple CarPlay / Android Auto on most models
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Lowest Daily Rate Rent a Car in Newark: Red economy car parked at a car rental lot

Economy — Hyundai Accent or similar

Economy · Automatic · 4 passengers · 1 large bag

★★★★★ 4.2 / 5 · 45,000 reviews

€34/day from €22/day

  • Our cheapest daily rate
  • Fuel-efficient — low running costs on long trips
  • Easy to park in tight city and old-town streets
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Long Trips Rent a Car in Newark: Silver SUV with tailgate open and luggage loaded on a mountain road

Standard SUV — Chevrolet Equinox or similar

Standard SUV · Automatic · 5 passengers · 3 large bags

★★★★★ 4.4 / 5 · 70,000 reviews

€84/day from €65/day

  • Unlimited mileage on most bookings for road trips
  • Comfortable for 4–6 hour drives
  • One-way rentals available between cities
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Premium Rent a Car in Newark: Black premium sedan parked under a luxury hotel canopy at night

Premium / Convertible — BMW 5 Series or similar

Premium · Automatic · 5 passengers · 3 large bags

★★★★★ 4.6 / 5 · 38,000 reviews

€159/day from €119/day

  • Recent premium fleet
  • Upgrade to convertible available on request
  • Premium counter with shorter wait times
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Transparent pricing, flexible bookings and real human support — on every rental, no exceptions.

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Free cancellation

Cancel free up to 48 hours before pickup on most bookings. Lock in today's rate with no commitment.

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This week's rental deals

New deals every Monday. Prices and availability change fast — book now and pay at pickup.

Rent a Car in Newark: Light-coloured convertibles on a sunny coastal road Save 30%

Spring compact deal

Compact rentals from €19/day during the spring season. Free cancellation, unlimited mileage and pay at pickup — perfect for a weekend getaway.

€28/day from €19/day

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Rent a Car in Newark: Standard SUV parked at a coastal overlook at sunset Best Seller

Weekly SUV road trip deal

Standard SUV from €189 for the full week — perfect for coastal routes, mountain escapes and long-distance drives. Unlimited mileage included.

€269/week from €189/week

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Rent a Car in Newark: Dark full-size sedan leaving a rental office with the skyline behind Fast Pickup

Express pickup deal

Full-size sedan with skip-the-queue pickup at downtown offices. From €59/day, free cancellation, no hidden surcharges in the rate.

€95/day from €59/day

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Rent a Car in Newark: Red convertible top-down parked beside palm trees on a coastal road 20% Off

Weekend convertible deal

Premium convertible from €89/day on Friday–Sunday pickups. Limited fleet — sells out fast on holiday weekends.

€119/day from €89/day

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Our fleet at a glance

Category, daily rate, cancellation and mileage — choose in 30 seconds.

CategoryBest forPaxCancellationMileageFrom / day
CompactMost Popular Day trips & weekends4Up to 48 hUnlimited €29 Book
Midsize SUVFamily Favourite Family travel5Up to 24 hUnlimited €59 Book
Full-size SedanBusiness Pick Work / premium5Up to 48 hUnlimited €69 Book
EconomyLowest Rate Cheapest daily rate4Up to 24 hUnlimited €22 Book
Standard SUVLong Trips Long-distance drives5Up to 48 hUnlimited €65 Book
Premium / ConvertiblePremium Special occasions5Up to 24 hUnlimited €119 Book
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What to know before you drive in Newark

  • Collect at Newark Liberty International (EWR). EWR has a dedicated hire car facility connected to the terminals by monorail. Compare Newark car hire prices →
  • Avoid driving into Manhattan if you can. Parking is scarce and expensive, and New York's congestion pricing applies to most vehicles entering lower Manhattan. If your trip is New York City-focused, use transit into the city and save the car for day trips.
  • The New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway are tolled. Both use the E-ZPass electronic toll system; most hire cars either include a transponder or bill tolls automatically — confirm at pickup.
  • Airport traffic can be heavy. EWR sits near the intersection of several major highways (I-95, I-78, NJ Turnpike); allow extra time during peak travel periods.
  • Heading to the Jersey Shore? Points like Asbury Park and Point Pleasant are about an hour south-east via the Garden State Parkway.

Where to collect your hire car in Newark

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) has a dedicated hire car facility connected to the terminals by monorail.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions our customers actually ask before booking.

Should I rent a car if I'm mainly visiting New York City?
Generally no, not for the city itself — parking is scarce and expensive, and congestion pricing applies to most vehicles entering lower Manhattan. Use transit for the city and consider a hire car only if your trip extends to New Jersey, the Jersey Shore or beyond.
Where do I collect a hire car in Newark?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), which has a dedicated hire car facility connected to the terminals by monorail.
Are New Jersey's toll roads a problem for visitors?
No — the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway both use the electronic E-ZPass system with no cash option on most stretches. Most hire agencies either bill tolls automatically or provide a transponder; confirm the policy at pickup.
How far is the Jersey Shore from Newark?
About an hour south-east via the Garden State Parkway to points like Asbury Park, with the more southern shore towns taking longer.
Is it cheaper to rent a car at Newark than in Manhattan?
Often, yes. Airport rentals at Newark typically avoid the higher city taxes and surcharges applied to Manhattan pickup locations, and availability is usually better.
Which car hire companies operate in Newark?
Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, National, Alamo, Budget, Dollar and Thrifty all operate at EWR. Compare all Newark car hire prices →

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