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Cheap Car Hire in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from R971

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport with a pick-up date of 9/10 and drop-off date of 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 July 2025.

Most popular company

AVIS

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R823

Cheapest price per day

R971

Popular car types in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 11 July 2025.

There are currently 148 hire locations operating at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport spread across 41 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is small car at R971 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 330+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 274+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 238+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Best car hire deals found at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport with an average daily rate of R1 115. Data was last updated on 11 July 2025.
Chevrolet CaptivaR1 014/day
5
M
A/C
Chevrolet Captiva
Toyota Corolla CrossR1 129/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Cross
Volvo XC60R1 330/day
5
M
A/C
Volvo XC60

Cheapflights insights for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

For the best savings on car hire at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, make your reservation 75 days before pickup. The average price then is just R1 101/day – about 1 435% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car hire company at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is Budget (rated 5.9/10 with 157 reviews). Ace (rated 4.4/10 with 122 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Planning to hire a car at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport? January is the cheapest month, costing about R994 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 757. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R994

February

R1 101

March

R1 065

April

R1 225

May

R1 154

June

R1 243

July

R1 757

August

R1 686

September

R1 030

October

R1 243

November

R1 402

December

R1 385

What car do most people hire at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu, for example) are the most popular in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. SUV (GMC Yukon) and Compact (Ford Focus) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

Which car hire company has the most locations at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Both Ace and Empire Rent A Car have 2 locations at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top rental agencies in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Reviews were last updated on 11 July 2025.

Budget

5,9
Fair
157 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,8

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

6,2

Ace

4,4
Mediocre
122 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,2

Comfort

5,1

Overall

4,3

Pick-up/drop-off

4,4

Value

4,5

Avis

7,0
Good
54 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,2

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,8

Dollar

4,2
Mediocre
83 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5,2

Comfort

5,1

Overall

4,2

Pick-up/drop-off

4,2

Value

4,3

Advantage

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Drivo Rent A Car

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Alamo

8,6
Very Good
20 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,7

Value

8,2

Economy Rent a Car

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R754/day when booking a car hire at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for R754/day from Hertz, booked on Jul. 6.

  • Which car hire providers are at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    There are 10 car hire providers located at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The following companies can be found near the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport car hire counter:Alamo (8,6)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8,3)Economy Rent a Car (8,0)Payless (7,5)Avis (7,0)National (6,9)Hertz (6,6)Sixt (6,6)Budget (5,9)Fox (4,6)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for a week from Avis?

    Avis is one of the most popular car hire companies at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, offering car hire for around R5 301 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Hertz can potentially be 3% below the average car hire price at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Check prices and availability for Hertz and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is on average R22 719 a month or R757 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport car hire.

Car hires by fuel type in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Browse car hires by fuel type in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Deals were last updated on 11 July 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R61+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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