Jersey City car rental reviews and directory
Hertz![agency]()
Best rated
6.6 Good (49 reviews)
3 locations in Jersey City
Hertz
Locations in Jersey City
135 Greene Street+1 201 946 7887
| Monday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
49 Mall Drive West+1 201 459 0900
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
896 Communipaw Ave+1 201 221 3818
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
10.0 Excellent20 Oct 2020
Pros: price much better than usual. process very easy. site access easy.Cons: compared to the usual price experience in NYC this was a dream.
3.6 Mediocre10 Sep 2020
Pros: Nothing about the experience was good.Cons: Pick up of the car was a nightmare. Spent over an hour in line and took a total of two hours to complete the rental. Really messed up our day plans and even missed a reservation. They didn't honor the prices that were online and we had to pay more for the rental insurance in the office. The EZ Pass wasn't activated and they didn't bother to tell us. The whole experience was unpleasant.
2.0 Mediocre4 Sep 2020
Pros: They didn’t have a car for me at all nor did they help me to find another option.Cons: Not taking my reservation in the first place. Assistance finding another reservation and price matching the original booking at another local Hertz.
2.0 Mediocre18 Nov 2019
Pros: Nothing. Hertz did not have an available car from me at the location my reservation time, even though I made AND PAID FOR the reservation in advance. The location not only ran out of cars hours before my reservation, but they did not think to even call me to tell me that they will not be able to honor my reservation. I had to commute almost two hours to reach the Hertz location. I only found out AFTER reaching the Hertz location that my reservation would not be honored. The location also refused to assist me with my dilemma. I am STILL actively trying to get my money back for a service they refused to provide.Cons: Confirm the location will have a car when a reservation is made in advance. I made the reservation over a week in advance. There is NO REASON AT ALL for Hertz to not have a car ready for me when I arrived.
2.0 Mediocre15 Oct 2019
Pros: They did not have a car available to honor reservation!Cons: Having a car available to rent!
6.0 Good18 Jun 2019
Pros: Easy pick up and drop offCons: Car wasn't cleaned, tires had low pressure, car didn't come with a full tank of gas, Bluetooth wasn't working properly all the time.
8.4 Excellent14 Jun 2019
Cons: It would have been great to the ez pass included in the car. Can you please make that possible. Thank you.
10.0 Excellent13 Mar 2019
Pros: Brandon was really great and helpful!Cons: It's really hard to find the kiosk - specific directions inside the garage would have been more helpful
2.0 Mediocre22 Sep 2018
Cons: They charged me $200 for unknown reason. Still in the process of getting my money back.
4.8 Okay9 Jun 2018
Jersey city - HERTZPros: Car in good condition. KIA SOUL.Cons: Requested car drop off in Edison - which was rejected. I had to go all the way from Edison to Jersey City and come back by train to Edison. Very high insurance fees !!
Avis![agency]()
6 Good (60 reviews)
2 locations in Jersey City
Avis
Locations in Jersey City
129 Montgomery Street+1 201 427 7232
| Monday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
30 Mall Drive West+1 201 217 8209
| Monday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
10.0 Excellent10 Dec 2020
Pros: Evening goes smoothly. Good staffs.Cons: Nothing much to saying.
10.0 Excellent10 Nov 2020
Pros: Staff was super friendly and the car I received was great.Cons: They should allow drop off outside the business hours.
2.0 Mediocre29 Sep 2020
Pros: No car was available! Over 20 people in the same position... the online inventory was incorrectCons: A car would have been nice
4.4 Okay23 Sep 2020
Pros: Nothing really.Cons: Pickup and drop off sucked. There was only one agent at the counter. There were like 10-12 people in the line. I had to wait for almost 2 and half hours to pickup the vehicle. The agent was a little slow. Avis could put one more person at the counter. Even the car drop off took over 30 mins. To drop off the vehicle I was in line for over 30 mins.i think Avis could afford to out one more agent to work at the counter.
5.6 Okay15 Sep 2020
Cons: The pickup and drop off process was rather disorganized.
3.2 Mediocre2 Aug 2020
Pros: The staff was awful. They did not give me any instructions when I picked up the car or inform me I needed to bring the parking ticket when dropping off the car or that I needed to record the mileage. They also told me there would be an ezpass and there was no ezpass in the car. Then it took one entire hour waiting in line at the Avis desk to return the car.Cons: Everything could have been better. This is the worst rental experience I have ever had.
7.2 Good21 Jul 2020
Pros: Convenient location.Cons: Car interior did not look like it had been cleaned.
10.0 Excellent17 Jul 2020
Pros: Staff who brought the car to me was really nice, the female at the counter a little ornery but with my kindness she warmed up. Rental experience overall was excellent. Ford Escape extremely comfortable. Process quick.
10.0 Excellent1 Jan 2020
Pros: Kendall and the rest of the staff were very friendly and helpful. I was on the road in no time and my car was clean and ran perfectly!
9.6 Excellent11 Dec 2019
Pros: Staff were very friendlyCons: It was a busy Saturday with at least ten people in line. There was only one staff. The wait was too long - there should have been more staff.
National![National]()
10 Excellent (3 reviews)
1 location in Jersey City
National
Locations in Jersey City
110 1st St+1 201 656 7410
| Monday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
10.0 Excellent25 Dec 2016
Pros: Maureen was very efficient (and nice)! Check in was speedy but professional. She even gave me a quick run through of features/buttons on my car (as a NYer, I don't drive that often and having driven Hondas for most of my life, it took me a little while to figure out where everything was on my rental Chevy.)Cons: This National is located in a hotel, and the check in/check out desk was a little hard to find. I ended up following signage up to the 8th floor parking deck at first. Luckily, I ran into Maureen on the way and she brought me back to the desk (down a hallway to the left of the lobby). Other issue was getting the car out of the deck. The deck is a paid parking deck that services the hotel as well, and apparently they don't have a system in place for handling the rental cars. When driving out, deck attendants told me I should have grabbed a ticket at the deck first, checked out my car, and THEN paid for parking on the way out?!? Made no sense, and I had to wait at the gate for 5 minutes while they verified my information.
Enterprise![agency]()
8.9 Excellent (19 reviews)
3 locations in Jersey City
Enterprise
Locations in Jersey City
21 2nd St+1 201 792 2402
| Monday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
3715 John F Kennedy Blvd+1 201 217 3320
| Monday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
832 Communipaw Ave+1 201 434 2424
| Monday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
2.0 Mediocre26 Aug 2020
Pros: Absolutely nothingCons: The store was not open on the appointed time/date. It ruined our road trip. It is absolutely unacceptable and it doesn’t speak well of the services offered at Kayak
5.6 Okay21 Jul 2020
Cons: I got a call to pick up the car earlier because they close at noon. When i got there, the car wasn’t available. They tried to give me a car that costs more.
10.0 Excellent6 Aug 2019
Pros: The staff was very friendly and helpful and the drop off was extremely easy.Cons: It was great. All you could ask for. Thanks!
9.2 Excellent29 Jan 2019
Pros: she was super helpful and nice
10.0 Excellent25 Nov 2017
Pros: Very patient, kind, accommodating servcie, good priceCons: Everything was great!
7.6 Good17 Apr 2017
Friendly and Easy pick-upPros: The associates were very friendly and nice, helped me load up the rental car with all my stuff. Great value for money.Cons: I really hated that I got two sets of keys and they were stuck together, so I always had this bulky ring with 2 keys and 2 fobs on it. They apparently need to have it like that so the keys are together if/when the car is sold, but it's incredibly inconvenient. What if I lost them? Which I didn't, but what if? Also the fact that I couldn't just put the keys in my pocket was very frustrating. Additionally, the car wasn't clean on the inside or outside, but that didn't bother me too much since I was driving out to the country, but I just thought I would mention it.
10.0 Excellent17 Jan 2017
Pros: This Enterprise location is great and easy. Brand new vehicle, and friendly service. It's a smaller location, so there's opportunity for free upgrades when vehicles are not in.Cons: This is an Enterprise problem, not this location, but if you pick up after 2-3pm, drop off really should extend to the end of the day... I ended up paying for an extra day, but well worth it.
7.2 Good3 Jan 2017
Good and BadPros: They had a wonderful young lady drive me to the metro after my rental. She was pleasant and professional. The car was ok.Cons: I arrived later than expected and even though I had confirmed my reservation and they had given my car to someone else. The man at the desk was very dismissive of me. I found him quite rude. They then had to drive me 20min away to another location to pick up another vehicle. The car smelled so strong of air freshener that it made me nauseous.
10.0 Excellent26 Nov 2016
Great servicePros: A small super friendly business in the middle of Jersey City. I needed to rent a car on short notice, they had what I wanted at a competitive price I dodn't have to go out to the airport to get a car - they were near by and it could not have been better
10.0 Excellent15 Nov 2016
Pros: Fast. Convenient location.Cons: Closed Sunday
Alamo![agency]()
8.2 Excellent (23 reviews)
1 location in Jersey City
Alamo
Locations in Jersey City
110 1st St+1 201 656 7410
| Monday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
4.0 Okay26 Nov 2020
Pros: So the staff member upon picking it up asked if I wanted to add easy pass which I said yes to and then it never got added since it didn't work at any of the tolls. Also, he never said anything about returning the car with a full tank. When we got the car it was less than a quarter full and we dropped it off with half a tank and then found out it was supposed to be full? What? Why wasn't this in our contract or told to us? The car kept dropping the blue tooth for our phone when we were trying to play musicCons: The staff should have told us about how full the tank needed to be upon returning and they should have told us about the E-ZPass not being added when we thought we were using it. Not happy with the car or service
10.0 Excellent5 Oct 2020
Pros: Always a joy renting from this Alamo location, they are so quick to get you in/out and it's never busy. Had a few great experiences renting from Gio, it's definitely my location of choice in Jersey City.Cons: Only negative is that the cars are parked on the 8th floor of a parking garage and it takes foreeeever to go in/out. But not the end of the world.
2.0 Mediocre5 Sep 2020
Cons: EVERYTHING
7.6 Good25 Aug 2020
Pros: Staff was friendlyCons: Vehicle did not look like it was cleaned at all and during this time with Covid it was a little unsettling and I cleaned the entire vehicle after picking it up
10.0 Excellent18 Dec 2016
Was wonderfulPros: I love the Caddy I got, smooth sailing. Great customer service.i will probably rent another Cadillac from Alamo again Lex
10.0 Excellent30 Nov 2016
Customer servicePros: The customer service at both our pick up and drop off was great. Everyone was extremely helpful and answered all of our questions.
8.8 Excellent27 Nov 2016
Pros: The team in New Jersey did an excellent job checking us in and making us feel appreciated.
10.0 Excellent26 Sep 2016
Jersey to ChicagoPros: Great ride -- great service -- great price !!!Cons: Not a thing -- it was a great experience !!
Budget![agency]()
6.8 Good (26 reviews)
2 locations in Jersey City
Budget
Locations in Jersey City
129 Montgomery Street+1 201 792 2028
| Monday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
351 Luis Munoz Marin Boulevard+1 201 792 2028
| Monday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
2.0 Mediocre21 Oct 2020
Pros: At pick up they were somewhat friendly but, returning the car was an ordeal, it took a long time and they were rude.Cons: A car that had functioning windows and keys. Giving me the right return information. Letting me know the final cost and not charge extra afterwards, $90 more than expected on a two day rental is robbery.
9.2 Excellent9 Aug 2019
Pros: Super convenient to pick up and drop off (at different locations)Cons: I was not given the type of car I requested, though i enjoyed the one i got (kia soul)
6.0 Good6 Apr 2019
Cons: Customer service was lacking. Energy was low in the office. The employees were stressed about the computer system. The car wasn’t ready to go when I got there.
6.0 Good13 Oct 2018
This is a jokePros: There was nothingCons: I reserved a vehicle online, the reservation confirmed the vehicle was at the location I needed so I thought OK everything is going work out. I called the budget location that I was going to be picking the vehicle up from that’s were things took a turn. The guy could barely speak English the vehicle that I reserved was not there. And it was not going to be there for three or four days. I could get no clear answers. The guy basically said that he cannot help me even though had a reservation. Huh... great So I called Avis, quick easy everything worked out I would recommend renting from Avis if you are ever in New Jerse.
6.4 Good2 Apr 2018
Cons: I was charge $25 in Boston for returning the car earlier ?!?!?!? I will be disputing this charge as soon as I'm back in Jersey City. I made reservation to pick up the car around 9:00 am and to return next day around 4:00 am and that exactly when I return the car. I was told that because reservation was made for a full day by the Budget office in Jersey City from 11:00 am(when I came to pick up the car) till 11:00am there is a fee for returning CAR EARLY - I have never experience to be charged because I return a car earlier. The funny thing is that I repeated 3 times in Jersey City office that I would be returning the car by 4:00 and don't need till 11:00 am and they repeated 3 times that this was just formality and I could return the car whenever I wish to.
6.0 Good30 Mar 2018
Cons: The car was much smaller than what I had reserved online.
9.6 Excellent21 Jun 2017
great servicePros: In and out quickly, courteous and professional staff
10.0 Excellent20 Jun 2017
5 minute walk from the PATH train. Owner/operator was great!Pros: Everything. Short wait time. Very nice, friendly staff. Great, clean car. Bill was exactly as expected.Cons: Nothing.
9.6 Excellent27 Apr 2017
Cons: Some expanded hours at the drop-off location or perhaps an after-hours drop-off option would have made life a lot easier. Aside from that, everything was terrific.
10.0 Excellent17 Apr 2017
great experiencePros: the staff at the pick up point were really helpful - there had been a mix up about pick up and drop off sites and they sorted it really quickly. the first car had a crack in the windscreen - which we pointed out before we took the car - and it was changed with no problem at all. We had to wait about 10 minutes whilst they got a replacement car ready for us. Great service and such friendly staff - we will be back again. They now need to release the deposit held on my credit card!
Priceless![Priceless]()
1 location in Jersey City
Priceless
Locations in Jersey City
597 Marin Blvd+1 973 361 3044
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Sunnycars![Sunnycars]()
1 location in Jersey City
Sunnycars
Locations in Jersey City
110 1st Street
Recent reviews
180 travellers who rented a car in Jersey City gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.9
Car rental locations in or near Jersey City
Good to know
Most popular car type | Compact |
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When to book a rental car in Jersey City
Average daily price per month
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Top tips for renting a car in Jersey City
- Located only a stone’s throw away from the hustle and bustle of New York City, Jersey City has a well-established identity centered around arts, music, sports, and exceptional food. Renting a car during your trip to Jersey City will help you capitalize on the city’s incredible location, sitting just across the Hudson River from the array of Manhattan attractions and equally close to the Jersey Shore and the expanse of beach towns and resorts. Having a hire car will provide you the freedom to set your own schedule travel at your own pace.
- Newark Liberty International Airport is located only 10 miles from downtown Jersey City and is host to a long list of major global hire companies including Avis, Alamo, Budget, and Hertz. The counters for all hire agencies are located at station P3 of the airport, a short Air Train ride from station P2. Also consider flying to either Teterboro Airport or John F. Kennedy International Airport, both about a one-hour drive from Jersey City.
- Being part of the Greater New York City metropolitan area means that there are people everywhere; on the roads, on sidewalks, in parked cars, in alleyways. Be aware of the fact that conditions on Jersey City roads are constantly changing and it is important to stay concentrated and yield to pedestrians.
- Jersey City experiences significant rush hour traffic from 6:30 am to 9:30 am in the morning, as well as between 4 pm and 7 pm in the evening. It is advisable to avoid or minimize the driving that you do during these periods and instead look towards the reliable public transport system as a viable alternative.
- Book your rental car in Jersey City at least 2 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Compact rental cars in Jersey City are around 73% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Jersey City
Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Jersey City.
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Jersey City are Dollar (7.9, 51 reviews), Hertz (6.6, 51 reviews), and Avis (6.2, 71 reviews).
Car hire companies onsite at John F Kennedy Intl airport include Budget, Dollar, Thrifty, Alamo, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, National, Advantage and Enterprise.
Car hire companies onsite at Newark airport include Dollar, Budget, Thrifty and Alamo.
Car hire companies onsite at LaGuardia airport include Dollar, Thrifty, Hertz and Advantage.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from John F Kennedy Intl airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Dollar, Thrifty, Alamo, Hertz, Europcar, National, Advantage and Enterprise.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Newark airport to off-airport locations include Dollar, Budget, Thrifty and Alamo.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from LaGuardia airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Dollar, Thrifty, Alamo, Hertz, Europcar, National, Advantage and Enterprise.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Compact car rental in Jersey City costs AED 123 per day, on average.
A Economy car rental in Jersey City costs AED 462 per day, on average.
A standard sedan will suit the streets of Jersey City. While traffic congestion occurs now and then, there are wide roads and sufficient space for driving and parking just about any modern car. Browse the extensive list of hire options available with KAYAK to choose the car that best suits your personal requirements and preferences.
The majority of roads within a close proximity to Jersey City will be considered an urban area and thus have a 25-mph speed limit. In suburban residential and business areas the speed limit can increase to 35 mph, while on state and interstate highways, the speed limit can range from 50 to 65 mph.
Your travel budget just got a helping hand; you can expect to pay approximately $2.46 per gallon for gas, which is slightly below the American average. If you are traveling across to Manhattan or eastern New York, top up with a full tank before you cross the bridge as petrol prices are more expensive once you cross the Hudson.
On-street parking can be difficult to find and is often limited to a 2-hour maximum. Instead, it is best to focus your efforts on finding a parking garage within walking distance of your destination. Located one street behind the major thoroughfare of Washington Street, Montgomery Greene Garage offers a flat daily rate of only $15.