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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Newark
- A visit to Newark is much more enjoyable with a Newark car rental. A rental car gives you the advantage of exploring the city as much as you can as opposed to the inconvenience of depending on public transport. The best places to visit in Newark are the Ironbound neighborhood, a large shopping district, the Newark Museum, which hosts over 80 galleries, and a view of the world's largest glass window at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. A car rental in Newark also allows you to explore longer drives to other areas like Brookdale Park and Bloomfield.
- Newark Liberty International Airport is the gateway to Newark City. Several car rental companies have offices at Parking P1-P4 of the airport. You can get to the car rental booths by taking the airport's AirTrain, which connects the terminals to the parking.
- Newark is considered to be a bikeable city rather than walkable. As a result, young people are always on bikes or skateboards. Since you'll encounter many cyclists and skateboarders on the road, always be alert while driving. The law expects you to honk at them before you pass. Additionally, Newark is a New Jersey college town, so be on the lookout for jaywalking college students.
- Newark is regarded as the most populated city in New Jersey. There are over 100,000 commuters every day. As expected, traffic congestion is prone in the early mornings as people drive to work and evenings as they head back home.
- Book your rental car in Newark at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Compact rental cars in Newark are around 22% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Newark
How much is gas price in Newark?
The average gas price in Newark is C$ 5.27 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 63 and C$ 84, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Newark?
Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Newark.
How can I find car rentals near me in Newark?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Newark?
A Compact car rental in Newark costs C$ 80 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Newark?
An Economy car rental in Newark costs C$ 101 per day, on average.
What type of car is recommended for Newark?
The type of car rental you get while in Newark depends on the activities you want to do. An SUV will do the trick if you get out of town for nature exploration. On the other hand, if you want to explore the city, a mid-size sedan is ideal.
What is the speed limit in Newark?
The law still requires you to follow speed limit rules even with a car rental in Newark. The speed limit in the city varies depending on location. Generally, the speed limit in Newark is 25 mph. These include places like residential districts and business areas. The school district's limit reduces to 20 mph for obvious reasons. In certain low-density residential neighborhoods and business areas, the limit is 35 mph, while on all other roadways, the limit is 50 mph. All interstates and some state highways have a limit of 55 mph and others 65 mph. Over and above the mentioned speed limits, certain places in Newark are different. For example, the speed limit on Park Avenue to East Orange City Line is 30 mph; on Port Street, it is 40 mph; on Raymond Boulevard, it's 35 mph; and on Route NJ21 McCarter Highway, its 45 mph. Due to the varying speed limits in different areas, always look at road signage to identify which limit applies.
Which is the best place to park in Newark?
A justifiable concern for people looking to rent a car in Newark is the availability of parking spots. The good news is that Newark has several parking lots and garages. Nonetheless, the downtown area has limited parking spots. Newark has areas with free parking spots, which are difficult to find. Some streets with free parking are Bleeker, Halsey, New, University Avenue, Washington, Colden, Lock, Summit, Hudson, and Newark. If you don't find a free parking spot, you can park at cheap garage parking spots on Edison, Mulberry, Lafayette, Raymond Boulevard, and New Streets. The city of Newark has alternate side parking and following the City of Newark on Twitter is the best way to know what side pertains to what time and unplanned changes.
Newark car rental reviews and directory
Budget
9.5
Wonderful
4 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Newark
Locations in Newark
915 S Chapel St
+1 302 368 5864
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2022
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.0
Wonderful
9 reviewsCleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
9.0
3 locations in Newark
Locations in Newark
1355 Marrows Rd
+1 302 266 7777
2405 Pulaski Hwy
+1 302 454 2939
430 Newark Shopping Center
+1 302 292 0524
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8.0 Very good
Dec. 2020
Pros:
Good price.Cons:
Enterprise never contacted me to let me know the site where I was to pick up the car was closed due to Covid. They said they didn't have any contact info for me but when I got to the other location, they had my phone number. A little frustrating.10.0 Wonderful
Aug. 2019
Pros:
Great customer service!10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Apr. 2022
Hertz
5.4
Fair
19 reviewsCleanliness
5.9
Comfort
6.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.1
Value for money
4.8
3 locations in Newark
Locations in Newark
1164 Pulaski Hwy
+1 302 836 0430
1344 Marrows Rd
+1 302 737 5420
1344 Marrows Road
+1 302 737 5420
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2.0 Poor
Nov. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2021
2.0 Poor
Nov. 2021
2.0 Poor
Apr. 2021
Pros:
NothingCons:
A few minutes before I was supposed to arrive, Hertz called and cancelled my rental. I continued to drive the additional minute-and-a-half to the office and walk inside to see if they had some vehicle they could rent me. The agent said they could not. The agent said that they did not have any Vehicles available. When I inquired about when I could make a reservation to get the specific class of vehicle I had booked the agent said that they were not taking reservations because all of them were booked up for the foreseeable future. Which doesn't make much sense. However, I would like to clarify that the agent was not the problem. The agent was respectful and courteous despite delivering undesirable news with not available placations. I believe that the source of the problem lies in the local market logistics. More specifically, I believe the problem lies with whomever is responsible for making sure that vehicles are available for the reservations. I would like that part investigated and solved.4.0 Mediocre
Jan. 2021
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SUV reservation was cancelled because I didn't meet the 2 hour pickup appointment window Car smelled like a skunk got in! Windows were smeared with grease. 2020 Nissan Altima shook violently at highway speed. Overall very displeased with the Hertz experience.2.0 Poor
Apr. 2023
Avis
3.9
Poor
1 reviewCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
1.9
Value for money
7.9
One location in Newark
Locations in Newark
915 S Chapel St
+1 302 368 5950
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3.9 Poor
Aug. 2021
Dollar
5.8
Fair
No reviews available
One location in Newark
Locations in Newark
1344 Marrows Road
+1 302 737 5420
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No reviews available
Thrifty
5.7
Fair
No reviews available
One location in Newark
Locations in Newark
1344 Marrows Road
+1 302 737 5420
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No reviews available
Car rental locations in or near Newark
Good to know
Most popular car type | Compact |
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