New York City JFK (JFK) Airport Car Rental (2024)

Opening hours

Mon-Sun 24 hours

Address
Building 318 Federal Circle, 11430-9508

Telephone: (718) 656-7600

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Choose car rental at JFK Airport and you’re just half an hour away from the electric atmosphere of the Big Apple. Immerse yourself in the bright lights of Times Square, dive into the leafy wonderland of Central Park or take in incredible views from atop the Empire State Building.

With a collection of pick-up points across the five boroughs ofNew York City, you’re never far from our world-class service. Whether you’re visiting the Bronx for a ball game at Yankee Stadium, gazing at the Brooklyn Bridge or exploring bustling Manhattan, you’ll find a Hertz location.

Our vehicle collection includes sporty coupes for travelling down 7th Avenue in style, family SUVs for road trips toNew JerseyorBoston, and luxury vehicles for business visits.

Choose JFK car rental with Hertz and start discovering the ‘City That Never Sleeps’.

Parking In New York City

• Liberty Science Center (NJ 07305) is ideal if you plan to visit theStatue of LibertyandEllis Island as it’s near the New Jersey ferry terminal. If departing from Battery Park, NY, there are 232 spaces at Brookfield Place (10006).
• Manhattan’sMidtown Southis close toThe Empire State BuildingandTimes Square. Parking at Gotham Garage (10001) offers 225 spaces, 515 7thAvenue (10018) has 450 and there are 200 spots at 10 E 30thStreet (10016).
• Meteredstreet parkingis available throughout the city and can be paid for using quarter and dollar coins, credit cards and the ParkNYC app.

Key Roads In New York City

• Interstate 95 (I-95)runs through the Bronx borough, connecting with Boston in the north-east andPhiladelphiato the south-west.
• Interstate 278 (I-278)passes all five New York City boroughs and New Jersey. The Manhattan section passes over the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.
• Interstate 495 (I-495)is known as the Long Island Expressway, travelling from Midtown Manhattan to Long Island, south-east of the city.

How To Get From JFK Airport To Manhattan

John F. Kennedy Airport is around 30 minutes and 18 miles from Manhattan:

1. Exit the Hertz rental lot, head east and turn right on to Cargo Service Road.
2. Take a right on to N Service Road and join I-678 N using the 1stexit.
3. Use the two left lanes at Exit 10 and merge on to Grand Central Parkway.
4. Cross the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge and use the two right lanes at Exit 46.
5. Use the two left lanes to leave at the FDR Drive S exit.
6. Take Exit 14 to turn right on E 97thStreet.
7. Turn left on to Central Park West to arrive.

How To Get From JFK Airport To Washington DC

Washington DCis around four hours south-west of NYC. Begin on I-95 S, along the NJ Turnpike and merge on to the Baltimore-Washington Parkway to arrive in DC.

Best Hotels In New York City

Hilton Times Square

136 West 42^nd St, New York, NY 10036

Stay in the heart of Manhattan at the Hilton Times Square to soak in the sights and atmosphere of the city from a plush guest room or luxury suite. Reload for an evening’s exploration at the 21^st-floor restaurant, overlooking the bright lights.

The New York EDITION

5 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010

Set in the 1909 Met Life clocktower, this beautifully designed hotel is close to Madison Square Park. It features upscale, classy, minimalist rooms and a restaurant with Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton at the helm.

The Roxy Hotel

2 6^th Ave, New York, NY 10013

Head to Tribeca in Lower Manhattan and you’ll find this jewel. Retro art deco rooms, a live jazz club, seasonal Mediterranean dishes and even a 99-seat cinema. And how about the location? In the neighborhood you’ll find the Hudson River, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and ferries to the Statue of Liberty. It’s hard to beat.

Best Restaurants In New York City

Eleven Madison Park

11 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010

Voted the world’s best restaurant in 2017, this minimalist dining gem on Madison Avenue offers eight-to-10 course tasting menus, packed with delicacies and an unforgettable dining experience. It’s not cheap, but it’s oh-so worth it.

OBAO

647 9^th Ave, New York, NY 10036 & 222 East 53^rd St, New York, NY 10022

Combining mouthwatering BBQ and delicious Thai food, OBAO serves South Asian street food with style. With a restaurant in both Hell’s Kitchen and Midtown East, their lunch box specials are an unmissable trademark.

Crown Shy

70 Pine St Ground Floor, New York, NY 10005

This newcomer to the fine-dining scene of the Big Apple is rooted in European traditions but is inspired by food across the globe, particularly from the childhoods of chef James Kent and restaurateur Jeff Katz.

Best Attractions In New York City

Central Park

1 Central Park, New York, NY 10019

With lakes, a nature sanctuary, an ice rink and even a castle, Central Park is the most-visited park in the US and crammed with unmissable attractions in its spectacular 843-acre grounds. Check out live readings and performances at the Delacorte Theater and enjoy a relaxing stroll around the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir.

Empire State Building

20 W 34^th St, New York, NY 10001

Nothing represents the Empire State like the tower that bears its name. Once the tallest building in the world, the Midtown icon boasts an incredible 102^nd-floor observatory deck. Ascend to enjoy 360-degree views of New York City’s iconic skyline. There are also exhibits found closer to ground level on the 2nd floor and an open-air observatory on the 86th.

Metropolitan Museum of Art

1000 5^th Ave, New York, NY 10028

The largest art museum in the US features more than two million permanent works and a revolving door of amazing exhibitions. Artworks are split across three different locations, with the main building conveniently located on the eastern edge of Central Park on 5thAvenue.