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Rent a Car at John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)
Address:
305 Federal Circle,
Jamaica,
NY,
New York,
11430,
United States
Phone:
(1) 718-244-5400
Location Type:
Corporate
Hours of Operation:
Sun - Sat open 24 hrs
If flying in, shuttle to both the rental counter and car lot.
JFK Car Rental Information
A JFK airport car rental is your key to independent transportation throughout New York. You’ll be conveniently close to Brooklyn, Queens, Rockaway Beach, and Long Beach.
What is the best type of car to rent in New York City?
Your ideal car rental depends on your situation. Are you going to New York for business or pleasure? For an event? With a group or alone? Avis has a JFK car rental in a make and model that you’ll love.
Minivan Rental
A minivan from Avis at JFK lets you load up a family and luggage in no time with sliding doors and a roomy interior—even if you have a car seat. Take your rental to the city and meet up with a Pizza Tasting Bus Tour to discover what New York is all about.
Convertible Car Rental
Enjoy New York in a luxury car rental with a convertible roof—the best way to see the ocean, the famous leaves, and the city. Just north of NYC is Route 22 and a beautiful drive heading up to Bedford, NY, great for cruising with the top down.
Passenger Van Rental
A passenger van rental seats 12 or 15 people and is ideal for taking a larger group to NYC attractions, such as Long Beach, or for keeping everyone together at an event.
SUV Rental
Try an SUV for more room, style, and command of the road. SUVs are perfect for a group and their gear heading to paddle down the Bronx River.
Long-Term Car Rental
With a monthly car rental, you can rent a car in New York for up to 11 months, enjoying a low rate and the freedom to switch to a different vehicle at any time.
ROAD TRIP FROM JFK AIRPORT
Millions visit New York City for its vibrant urban atmosphere, but few know about the beautiful backcountry right in the backyard of this famous city. Hop in a rental car and take a road trip upstate to the beautiful Catskill Mountains. Don’t forget to take in the sights, hike around, and enjoy lakes and waterfalls on your way there. With a plethora of excellent travel destinations, New York State will not leave you disappointed!
Terms & Conditions
Optional Coverages
Acceptance of the Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) reduces the renters and authorized additional drivers financial responsibility to between 250.00 CAD and 2500.00 CAD depending on car group confirmed, if the car is damaged or stolen while under rental contract. Using the vehicle in violation of any of the use restrictions listed on the rental agreement could void LDW and leave the renter fully responsible for any damage to the vehicle.
Partial Loss Damage Waiver (PDW) is available at certain rental locations to relieve the renter of the first $1,000 CAD of the loss of, or damage to, the Avis car.
All inquiries regarding PDW availability and cost should be referred to the rental location.
All Avis cars are not to be driven on unpaved roads (like gravel, dirt, etc.).
If LDW is not accepted, the customer is financially responsible for the full value of the car if:
- Accident damage
- Glass damage
- Vandalism
- Theft of the car
- Stolen items such as radio, battery, etc.
Global insurance coverages are always subject to change. Please verify at time of rental.
NULLCredit Card Policies
Avis accepts most major credit cards as credit identification at the time of rental.
Accepted credit card list: Avis Charge Card, American Express, AT&T Capital, Diner's Club, Diner's Club Int'l, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, and Visa.
Some locations may not accept each of the referenced cards.
At the time of rental, a hold of $750.00 CAD or estimated rental charges plus 20%, whichever is greater, is placed on the credit card.
Debit Card Policies
Debit cards are not accepted at time of rental as credit identification, however, they can be used at time of return to pay for the rental. You must have a honored charge card to qualify for rental. .
Drivers License
At the time of rental, the driver must present a valid drivers license in the drivers name. All customers must also present a second form of ID. Please refer to the Additional Information topic for details.
Canada licenses required by issuing province to rent a vehicle are: Manitoba requires Class 5 Full (F), New Brunswick requires Class 7 (level 2 only) and Class 5, Ontario requires Class G & G2 and all other provinces require Class 5.
Customers presenting a drivers license in a non-Roman alphabet must also present an International Driving Permit (IDP) in addition to their valid drivers license.
Public Liability and Property Damage
Public liability insurance is in accordance with the insurance laws of the country. Customer may inquire at the time of rental for additional information of the benefits, conditions and acceptance.
Information not available at this time, please check at time of rental.
Note: Some credit cards provide insurance coverage, with certain limitations, as a benefit of using the card to rent vehicles. The customer is advised to contact the card issuer before the rental. Any waiver must be discussed directly with the location upon arrival.
Additional Fees
Winter Tires are mandatory on certain roads or the renter/driver may be ticketed by RCMP.
QUEBEC -
It is mandatory that all vehicles registered in the province of Quebec be equipped with winter tires during the winter months of December through March. All rentals will be charged a daily Tire Management Fee up to 4.50 CAD per day for year-round tire maintenance. The fee is subject to concession recovery fees, GST and QST.
ALL OTHER PROVINCES -
Winter tire equipped vehicles maybe available in the winter season for reservations at some locations. An additional fee up to 20.00 CAD per day will apply. Fees vary by location and car group.
Additional Information
For vehicle Groups: F (Intermediate), G (Premium), H (Luxury), K (Convertible), P (Full Size Pickup), W (Standard), L (Full Size SUV), Z (Premium SUV) and all Group X (Specialty Vehicles).
At locations in Canada, you may be asked to provide an additional form of identification as a condition to rent a vehicle. Acceptable forms of additional identification are:
- Military ID
- Certificate of Indian Status
- Canadian passport
- Canadian Permanent Resident Card
- Foreign passport that meets the requirements
- Nexus or Fast/Express card
- Non-driver's license issued by a province or territory
- ID card issued by the federal government, provincial or territorial government
- Credit card (other than the one being used for payment of rental) in Customer's name
Age Requirements
Rather than requiring customers to be 25 to rent, Avis at this location now rents to customers between the ages of 21-24. An underage surcharge may apply and will automatically be applied to the reservation.
Additionally, the following restrictions also will apply for renters between the ages of 21-24: Rentals of luxury cars, mini-vans, 12-passenger vans, specialty cars, and SUVs will not be permitted.
Government Minimum Age Policy
- Minimum age 21 (no underage fee applies).
Fuel Policy
The vehicle must be returned with a full tank of gas or there will be a charge for refueling.
Most locations offer a prepaid gas option which you can accept at the rental location.
If the vehicle is driven less than 125 kilometers there may be an additional refueling fee, unless a gas receipt is presented at time of return. The customer can check at the time of rental for complete details.
Rental Options
Roadside SafetyNet
- Taxes not included in the Estimated Total and will be applied at the time of rental
- Roadside SafetyNet (RSN) service is available at all participating Avis locations in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands and New Zealand.
- The daily/weekly fee for the Avis Roadside SafetyNet Option is subject to change.
- RSN covers the cost for assistance with key replacement, lockouts, tire change service fee, jump starts and emergency fuel delivery (up to 3 gallons).
- Prohibited use of the vehicle will void this option.
Other Options
- Rental options not selected/offered on the avis.com website can not be modified online but have been calculated in the Estimated Total.
- Taxes not included in the Estimated Total and will be applied at the time of rental.
- Modifications to these rental options must be made by contacting customer service or can be made at the rental counter.
Towing
Towing is not permitted. Vehicles cannot be used to tow or push anything. A trailer hitch cannot be installed on the vehicles.
Travel Into Other Countries
Vehicles at this location can be driven throughout the Canadian Provinces with no restrictions. Based on availability; One-way rentals may be allowed to some Canadian cities. Vehicles at this location can be driven throughout the continental US with no restrictions. Based on availability; One-way rentals may be allowed to some US cities.
Vehicles at this location are not allowed to travel into Alaska. One-way rentals are also not permitted.
Vehicles at this location are not allowed to travel into Mexico. One-way rentals are also not permitted.
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