Queens Car Rental & Nearby Locations

Rent a Car in Queens, NY

Are you heading to the Hamptons or the Catskills for a weekend? Or maybe you’re renting a pickup truck to pick up some new furniture? Perhaps you’re visiting family and don’t want to worry about navigating MTA? In any case, Avis has you covered with a convenient car rental in Queens, NY. Rent a car from Avis and you’ll have the perfect transportation to take you from Flushing Meadows to upstate New York. With all the diversity, eclectic restaurants, and thriving small businesses of Queens, you’ll love having a rental car to take you where you want to go with ease.

 

Does Avis Offer Car Rental at the NYC Airports?

Yes, you can definitely pick up a rental car at LaGuardia or John F. Kennedy Airport. Just be sure to choose our LGA rental location or JFK rental location when you reserve your vehicle for pickup.

Popular Cars to Rent in Queens

Pack a crowd into your minivan rental and head out to explore the animals of the Queens Zoo. If you have a larger group, a passenger van might work better.

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A luxury rental car is ideal when you want to take an outing to MoMA PS1 or Queens Botanical Garden to the next level.

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You’ll have time to explore everywhere from Rockaway Beach to the New York Hall of Science when you opt for a monthly car rental in Queens.

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Things To Do & Queens Attractions

Louis Armstrong House Museum

Take your car rental in Jamaica, Queens, NY, and learn about the life of famed jazz musician Louis Armstrong. This unique tourist destination will enchant music lovers of all ages.

Jacob Riis Park

Soak up a warm summer day when you drive your rental car to one of Queens’ most beloved parks. Enjoy the sun, sand, and beach—and don’t forget to check out the art deco bathhouse.

Queens, NY, Travel FAQs

Queens is the most diverse and largest borough in New York City. In fact, it’s home to more than 2.4 million residents of more than 150 different cultures who speak dozens of languages! As a result, visitors to Queens have the opportunity to sample authentic cuisines and enjoy a variety of art styles and attractions.

Yes, the Queens-Midtown Tunnel connects the Queens and Manhattan boroughs. The tunnel consists of two tubes which each allow two lanes of traffic—the northern tube is 6,414 feet long. You can travel down this vehicular tunnel with your Avis car rental to readily access either borough during your trip.

Yes! There are a variety of attractions to see in Queens, including a large selection of museums, like the Unisphere, the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden, and Gantry Plaza State Park. You’ll also find an abundance of authentic cuisine options, whether you choose to dine at the borough’s popular restaurants or sample its varied street food options.

No, Queens does not have a downtown area. Manhattan is the only New York City borough with an official downtown. However, Queens is home to downtown Flushing, a busy commercial district that includes one of the largest Chinatowns in the city. Given the area’s name, it’s easy for tourists to consider it a “downtown Queens.”

Both Brooklyn and Queens are must-see boroughs in New York City. Each has its own culture, community vibes, and attractions. And by choosing a car rental from Avis, you’ll have easy access to either borough on your trip, so you can visit both and decide which borough is a better fit for you.