Car Hire at Newark New Jersey airport (EWR)

List of car rental agencies that operate within the Newark New Jersey airport (EWR)

Renting a car gives you the freedom to explore New Jersey, New York, and their surroundings. To ensure the best rates and availability of the vehicle you need, it is highly recommended to compare prices online and make your reservation in advance.

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How to Get to the Rental Car Center

All major car rental companies are centralized in a single building (Rental Car Center). To get there, you must take the free AirTrain Newark from your terminal to the "Rental Car Center" stop.

Requirements and Tips for Renting

  • Minimum Age: Generally 21 years old, and drivers under 25 are subject to a daily additional fee ("young driver fee").
  • Driver's License: You must present a valid driver's license. If it is not in English, it is highly recommended to have an International Driving Permit (IDP).
  • Credit Card: It is essential to have a credit card in the name of the main driver to leave a security deposit.
  • Electronic Tolls (E-ZPass): Most highways, bridges, and tunnels in the area have electronic tolls. To avoid fines and complications, ask at the counter about options to activate the E-ZPass service in your vehicle.

Available Rental Agencies

The following companies have official counters at the Rental Car Center. You can visit their websites for a direct reservation:

 
 

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Latest updates: September 15, 2025

 5 tips for renting a car abroad

What to consider:
 
  1. Certify that you have a valid driver's license to drive in the destination country. If you are a foreigner, check if you need to validate your license in your country of origin. It should be noted that the International permit is NOT valid by itself, it must always be accompanied by the National Driver's License.
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  3. Documentation and vehicle insurance required according to current traffic regulations.
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  5. Take into account the traffic rules that currently apply in the destination country. Maximum speeds allowed on highways, avenues and streets, priorities of passage at intersections without traffic lights, tolerance of allowed blood alcohol, etc.
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  7. Direction of movement and the way in which cars should be driven on the streets. If the side where the steering wheel is located in the cars of your country matches the vehicles in the destination country.
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  9. Know the procedure to follow in case of starring in or suffering a traffic accident.

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