Is it worthwhile to book a rental car in New Jersey?

The option to hire a car in New Jersey is definitely a good one for those wanting full freedom and control on their travel plans. There are plenty of public and private transportation options in and around New Jersey and to other destinations, though when travelling and wanting to make the most of limited time, car hire (in comparison to other transit options) maximises your freedom to see what you want, on your own schedule. Car rentals in New Jersey are abundant, so finding options from cheap car rental to luxury is made simple with momondo, and your perfect car rental is only a few clicks away.

What are the driving conditions like in New Jersey?

With dramatic changes in weather each year and so many roads to maintain, you may come across plenty of potholes or simply roads in need of maintenance across New Jersey, due to the storms, freezing and thawing of the roads every season cycle. You may also come across maintenance in progress and general congestion in busier areas of the region, so be wary to allow time for potential delays when planning your travels with your car rental across New Jersey, particularly in winter, when storms and snow can slow everything down. Drivers in New Jersey tend to have a local haste, so be prepared that their speed and method of overtaking can be more aggressive than other cities.

What laws should I be aware of when driving in the United States?

Notable differences from the UK to the United States begin with driving on the opposite side of the road, which takes a moment to adjust to and, of course, changes the process to many types of intersections; there are also simply different types of intersections across the country to that of the UK. New Jersey in particular has a few unique navigations of intersections, including the Jughandles, where one takes a slip lane to the right to make a left turn. There are also a few laws that are worth researching and checking for any updates on through local city departments, such as required usage times for headlights, honking when passing cyclists and skateboarders and using passing lanes.

What documents do I need to hire a car in the United States?

The majority of car hire providers in the United States will have a minimum age requirement of 21, and an additional young driver fee for those under the age of 25 will most likely be applied. These requirements can differ between companies and cheap car hire agencies, so check with your choice. You will need to provide a full and valid driver’s licence in your name, and you usually have to have held it for at least one full year. You will need to provide a second form of photo identification, which will usually be your passport, and be aware that if you are nominating a second driver, they will also need to provide these documents.

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Audi A1

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£26/day

11 Jun - 21 Jun

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Toyota Aygo

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£26/day

11 Jun - 24 Jun

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BMW 1 Series

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£26/day

24 Jun - 7 Jul

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Vauxhall Astra

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£26/day

27 Jun - 7 Jul

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Vauxhall Corsa

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£27/day

11 Jun - 21 Jun

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Ford Kuga

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

£28/day

11 Jun - 21 Jun

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BMW 3 Series

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

£30/day

31 May - 14 Jun

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Vauxhall Crossland

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

5-door vehicles

£31/day

30 May - 11 Jun

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Opel Insignia

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

£31/day

2 Jun - 14 Jun

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Car hire insight and trends in New Jersey

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What is the best car hire company in New Jersey?

If you plan on visiting New Jersey, consider hiring a car from Alamo, which is the best car hire company in the region with 2 locations. 126 momondo reviewers gave this rental agency an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 for their reasonable prices and customer service. You can find Alamo in Jersey City and many other cities throughout New Jersey.

What is the most popular type of car to hire in New Jersey?

Although there are plenty of other car hire types to choose from, the most popular type for a trip to New Jersey are SUV sized cars. 38% of our users chose this vehicle type and found prices for £60/day on average.

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	Small cars	£40 - £67
	All Car Types	£52 - £81

The average price of a small car hire in New Jersey is £53. The cheapest time to hire a small car in New Jersey is in March. The price is 26% lower than the rest of the year at just £40 per day. A small car rental is typically 12% less expensive than the average rental car in New Jersey. The average price of a car hire in New Jersey can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for New Jersey small car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in New Jersey is £53. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in New Jersey is in March. The price is 21% lower than the rest of the year at just £43 per day. A medium car rental is typically 12% less expensive than the average rental car in New Jersey. The average price of a car hire in New Jersey can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for New Jersey medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in New Jersey is £67. The cheapest time to hire a large car in New Jersey is in February. The price is 23% lower than the rest of the year at just £52 per day. A large car rental is typically 9% more expensive than the average rental car in New Jersey. The average price of a car hire in New Jersey can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for New Jersey large car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV hire in New Jersey is £62. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in New Jersey is in October. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just £51 per day. A SUV rental is typically 4% more expensive than the average rental car in New Jersey. The average price of a car hire in New Jersey can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for New Jersey SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van hire in New Jersey is £83. The cheapest time to hire a van in New Jersey is in March. The price is 56% lower than the rest of the year at just £37 per day. A van rental is typically 27% more expensive than the average rental car in New Jersey. The average price of a car hire in New Jersey can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for New Jersey van hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a pickup truck hire in New Jersey is £52. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in New Jersey is in August. The price is 10% lower than the rest of the year at just £48 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 14% less expensive than the average rental car in New Jersey. The average price of a car hire in New Jersey can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a luxury car hire in New Jersey is £79. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in New Jersey is in October. The price is 29% lower than the rest of the year at just £57 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 24% more expensive than the average rental car in New Jersey. The average price of a car hire in New Jersey can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for New Jersey luxury car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a convertible hire in New Jersey is £98. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in New Jersey is in March. The price is 23% lower than the rest of the year at just £76 per day. A convertible rental is typically 38% more expensive than the average rental car in New Jersey. The average price of a car hire in New Jersey can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

Audi A1

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£26/day

11 Jun - 21 Jun

See offer

Toyota Aygo

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£26/day

11 Jun - 24 Jun

See offer

Ford Fiesta

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£27/day

11 Jun - 21 Jun

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1

Very Good

116 reviews•10 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

All good service and car wise however there was a smoking smell lingering in the car.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

I wouldn't recommend them to my family or friends

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Michael was an outstanding agent and made the process very smooth and easy.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Car was great and clean! I had to use a rental because my flight from Newark to Montreal was canceled unfortunately I could not drop off the vehicle in an Enterprise in Canada so I had to drop off my family in Montreal and drive the car back to Plattsburgh and have my family pick me up with our car. It would have been much simpler to leave the vehicle in Canada

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

Nothing. All went smoothly.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

Michael and Nadia were great

1 out of 39

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in New Jersey

Alamo

7.8

Good

182 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

When we requested a different location drop off (from EWR to LGA) they asked for one thousand three hundred dollars

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

We were coming in from NYC , very difficult to find the actual place to rent the car. There are no signs for car rental pick up, only returns.

8.0

Very Good|May 2023

Car rental rates are ridiculously high in Newark.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Our thanks to Nadine for helpful and cheerful check in and assistance.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

very good.

8.0

Very Good|Jul 2022

Sean at drop off for Alamo was a great person to deal with . Awesome employee

1 out of 61

Avis

6.9

Okay

139 reviews•4 locations

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8.0

Very Good|Sept 2023

Thought the extra driver charge was a bit expensive. And I only needed it for one week but was charged the fee daily for my full contract. Would have appreciated a little flexibility on that.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Amazing and friendly customer service and spotless modern vehicles !

8.0

Very Good|Jul 2023

Enough for good opinion for them

2.0

Poor|May 2023

It was a terrible pick up experience. We arrived at midnight and finally got to the front of the line at 2am. We were in our car 2.5 hours after we got to the rental counter. It was a nightmare.

4.0

Mediocre|May 2023

Car was clean with several technical problems. Two tires were low needing inflated. The key fob battery was dying and wouldn't connect reliably. Generally poor experience.

4.0

Mediocre|May 2023

The line moved slowly and the attendant lacked clear communication

1 out of 47

Payless

6.4

Okay

117 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

Line up was very long While driving the car the steering wheel shook like it was going to fall off The bright spot was the guy who helped me out he was nice and friendly Overall if they would of had a few more staff for a holiday weekend and a newer car it would of been great

4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2023

Rude front desk guy at pickup. The car was below what I booked. It was and old version and they refused to change it.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

much more money then listed

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

Had a confirmed reservation our flight was delayed and when I went to pick up the car, they had canceled it and wanted more money… Yet they charged me in full.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Loved the price, the car had no windshield wiper fluid, the brakes needed to be done and the wipers need to be replaced!!!

2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

Absolutely nothing!!!! My flight from Cincinnati to Newark was cancelled on Monday and despite me phoning and alerting the 800 number of this when I arrived on Tuesday evening there was a massive long line for over an hour and they didn't honour the "DELAYED" contract and it was cancelled and I had to start all over again as a "WALK UP" and ended up paying TRIPLE the price - NOT HAPPY AT ALL!!!!!!!!!

1 out of 39

Budget

6.1

Okay

192 reviews•5 locations

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6.0

Okay|Sept 2023

. The line to pick up the car was very long. Not enough people working at the counter.

8.0

Very Good|Sept 2023

I liked the customer rep checking me in. I did not like the long wait in line to get to her. I did like the Mitsubishi for comfort and features.. I did not like hunting down and attendant when I returned the car in Asheville. I have neutral feelings about the customer rep in Asheville, no smile or good energy coming from him. Very basic customer service that left a lot to be desired.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

When I got to the counter there was over a 2 hour wait with only 2 people working . Fortunately got a rental thru Avis in 30 minutes . Second horrrible experience with Budget and will not use again . I had been a loyal budget customer

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

They took more money even though I paid everything in advance.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

1 Drop off- No clear sign with "Budget car return". 2 Value- They debited my credit card with the 250 USD deposit after drop-off. Why? please check and let me know.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

I found unclear transaction from my credit card to budget

1 out of 64

Hertz

6.0

Okay

108 reviews•9 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Service & staff were friendly & helpful, need another person to help out at the front desk.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

It was honestly easy. I was very happy with this experience. Just getting to the Hertz location was difficult as I was not already in the airport. There was only the hiccup of no cars where I was told to choose a car from. I choose a Corolla that fit the car class I rented. Honestly a great experience overall.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

There were no representatives to attend the customers , a long long of customers waiting to pick up car since 7:00 Am were still waiting to be serverd when I got there at 1100AM. Based on that just cancelled my reservation and ended up taking a cab.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Waited for over an hour. Staff sat on mobilephone texting, while he was waiting for some sort of conformation for another customer. He could easily helped me out while he waited. When it finally seemed like I was going to get help, an acquaintance of this man came walking in, he ended up helping her instead of me.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

very easy and plesant

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

They charge me for insurance without my consent and refused to reimburse me afterward. Very disappointed and unprofessional.

1 out of 36

Dollar

5.4

Fair

161 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Unpolite lady at the counter. Lot of additional charges. Bad.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Waited 1.5 hours to pick up the car, some of it outside in 98 degree heat as the line was too long to fit in the trailer they use at EWR.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Was at least 4 hour wait to get car. Would not allow us to come in building because line was too long. No communication of what was going on and not organized. Customer service is a thing of the past for Dollar at Newark Airport.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Your employee was so helpful in finding a vehicle for all 6 of us after our flight was cancelled! She was the best!!

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Kayak allows you to book a reservation with Dollar (and takes your money!) even when they have no cars. Beware! Just because you have a confirmation number does not mean they have a car for you! You have to call and verify with Dollar directly.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

They way overbooked - got to the counter and they told us they didn't have any vehicles - never even got the rental car

1 out of 54

Sixt

6.4

Okay

83 reviews•3 locations

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

Due to illness, we were forced to cancel our vacation trip. I cancelled my SIXT reservation, but it looks like they're going to charge me a $100 cancellation charge. This is ridiculous. I rent cars several times per year, and I've never paid a $100 charge, no matter what. Since we didn't travel, SIXT has no costs to pass on to me. I won't be back. Our travel plans change frequently, and I do business with companies that can accommodate my needs. I never heard of SIXT before, but I learned my lesson. Confirmation number: 9930000199

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Quick easy!

6.0

Okay|Jun 2023

They charged daily rate for toll transponder. While ACE who I usually do only charge you for the days you actually go through a toll . I will probably go back to ACE

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

Did not rent. Went to a different agency. Was not going to wait 2 hours to get the car. Terrible setup.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

They had the exact vehicle make I requested for as opposed to other companies who may instead offer you a different vehicle because it was in the same class. Sixt is basically committing insurance fraud. I returned the rental. Employee receives rental, inspects it, notes down the mileage etc. They have me sign off off on the return. The very next day, I get a damage claim notice. You can imagine my shock and disgust when I got that. If they didn't mention what alleged damage was caused, a witness with no interest would not have been able to find it. I had taken a picture of the vehicle but literally had to zoom in on the picture to find the alleged damage. The damage did not even look like fresh damage, but like some pre-existing paint job issue. If you look at Sixt reviews on Facebook, this is their business model. They do this to so many customers, I wonder how they expect to do repeat business. Never renting with them again, ever.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

I booked the rental at just over $350, when I went to pick the car up the price for the rental was $100 more than the booking price.

1 out of 28

Car hire in New Jersey

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in New Jersey so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How long do people hire a car for when staying in New Jersey?

Most people tend to hire a car in New Jersey for 1 day which costs, on average, £79 per day. If you plan on hiring a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around £330 total. For a quick weekend hire, the total cost tends to average £135. £2,101 is the average cost of a month-long New Jersey road trip car hire.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in New Jersey?

Prices for cars in New Jersey were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in New Jersey?

As of May 2024, there are 67 operators available to choose from for cars in New Jersey.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in New Jersey?

Among different countries, including New Jersey, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in New Jersey?

To rent a car in New Jersey, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in New Jersey?

Booking a car hire in New Jersey via momondo could save you time and money. momondo provides you with a wide selection of options and cars as we search thousands of car hire websites and locations to enable you to make the best choice for your trip.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in New Jersey?

Once you have performed a search for a car hire in New Jersey, momondo will show the results and enable you to find the best deal by using our filters; here you can narrow your search down by vehicle type, price, agencies and a multitude of policies that can apply.