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John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)
Address:
305 Federal Circle,
Jamaica,
NY,
11430,
United States
Phone:
(1) 718-244-5400
Location Type:
Corporate
Hours of Operation:
Sun - Sat open 24 hrs
If flying in, shuttle to both the rental counter and car lot.
Where is Avis at JFK?
There is NO counter located in the Arrival Terminals. ALL CUSTOMERS must take the Air Train to Terminal C. The Air Train will take you to the car rental facility.
There is NO counter located in the Arrival Terminals. ALL CUSTOMERS must take the Air Train to Station C/Federal Circle. The Avis counter is approx 50 yds.
CARS: Located at the Car Rental Facility.
RETURNS: Follow signs that say "Car Rental Return".
AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Open 24 hours.
JFK Rental Car Return
To return an Avis car rental at the JFK airport, follow road signs for Rental Cars and Avis to 305 Federal Circle, Jamaica, NY. Remember your things from the vehicle, and please lock it. Return your contract and keys to an attendant or to the dropbox.
JFK Car Rental Information
A JFK airport car rental is your key to independent transportation throughout New York. You’ll be conveniently close to Brooklyn, Queens, Rockaway Beach, and Long Beach.
What is the best type of car to rent in New York City?
Your ideal car rental depends on your situation. Are you going to New York for business or pleasure? For an event? With a group or alone? Avis has a JFK car rental in a make and model that you’ll love.
Minivan Rental
A minivan from Avis at JFK lets you load up a family and luggage in no time with sliding doors and a roomy interior—even if you have a car seat. Take your rental to the city and meet up with a Pizza Tasting Bus Tour to discover what New York is all about.
Convertible Car Rental
Enjoy New York in a luxury car rental with a convertible roof—the best way to see the ocean, the famous leaves, and the city. Just north of NYC is Route 22 and a beautiful drive heading up to Bedford, NY, great for cruising with the top down.
Passenger Van Rental
A passenger van rental seats 12 or 15 people and is ideal for taking a larger group to NYC attractions, such as Long Beach, or for keeping everyone together at an event.
SUV Rental
Try an SUV for more room, style, and command of the road. SUVs are perfect for a group and their gear heading to paddle down the Bronx River.
Long-Term Car Rental
With a monthly car rental, you can rent a car in New York for up to 11 months, enjoying a low rate and the freedom to switch to a different vehicle at any time.
ROAD TRIP FROM JFK AIRPORT
Millions visit New York City for its vibrant urban atmosphere, but few know about the beautiful backcountry right in the backyard of this famous city. Hop in a rental car and take a road trip upstate to the beautiful Catskill Mountains. Don’t forget to take in the sights, hike around, and enjoy lakes and waterfalls on your way there. With a plethora of excellent travel destinations, New York State will not leave you disappointed!
JFK Airport Travel FAQs
The John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens. JFK is about 8.6 miles from the Brooklyn borough, and with a rental car, it can take around 30 minutes to drive the short distance between the boroughs.
JFK and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are major airports serving New York City and each has advantages. For example, JFK is the larger airport, so you’ll likely have more flight options. JFK is also closer to popular boroughs like Queens. On the other hand, LGA is usually less busy, and it’s the nearest airport to Times Square.
LaGuardia airport is the closest airport to New York City and is just 9.6 miles from midtown Manhattan. However, JFK is about 18 miles from midtown, so it’s not much farther. Finally, Newark is around 17 miles from the theatre district.
It’s generally a good idea to plan to arrive at JFK at least two hours before domestic flights and at least three hours before international departures. However, JFK is one of the busiest airports in the U.S., so security delays are possible. You can check the airport’s official website for current security and customs wait times.
The John F. Kennedy International Airport is the busiest airport serving the New York City area, one of the busiest airports in the U.S., and the busiest international airport in North America. JFK is also the primary hub for JetBlue and a hub for Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.