Car Rental New Jersey

Parking in New Jersey

• Atlantic City Convention Center has around 1,200 spaces on the first level of its garage, making it useful for event visits.
• Hoboken’s Midtown Garage has over 730 spaces, giving drivers a central parking option.
• Central Avenue in Jersey City has nearly 250 metered street spaces and another 250 municipal-lot spaces.

Electric car hire

Driving electric in New Jersey can make short East Coast routes feel quieter, cleaner, and easier to plan.

Hertz electric car hire in New Jersey can suit Australian travellers staying around Newark, Jersey City, Princeton, or heading toward the Jersey Shore, especially when your hotel, parking garage, shopping stop, or planned attraction offers charging.

Charging points

New Jersey has around 6,043 public electric charging ports, giving drivers more route flexibility for airport pickups, city stays, Shore drives, and longer trips across the state.

Congestion charges

New Jersey has no statewide congestion charge, but driving into Manhattan’s Congestion Relief Zone may add a toll.

Key roads

• I-78: Useful for Newark, Jersey City, western New Jersey, and Pennsylvania routes.
• I-80: A northern route for the Delaware Water Gap, Paterson, Hackensack, and interstate travel.
• I-287: Helps drivers move around northern and central New Jersey.

Toll roads

• New Jersey Turnpike: Main north-south toll route through New Jersey
• Garden State Parkway: Useful for Shore routes, including towns along the central and southern New Jersey coast.
• Atlantic City Expressway: Key toll road for drives between the Philadelphia/Camden area and Atlantic City.

Driving tips: When you are in New Jersey

• Watch for jughandle turns, where left turns are often made from a right-side exit.
• Set your navigation app before driving, as handheld phone use while driving is prohibited.
• Winter snow, heavy rain, and coastal weather can affect longer drives. Keep the first day’s route simple if you are adjusting to US driving.
• Stop at least 25 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights.

Best hotels in New Jersey

The MC Hotel

690 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ

A design-led Montclair hotel with rooftop views, modern rooms, and a useful North Jersey base.

Nassau Inn

Ten Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ

A historic Princeton stay on Palmer Square, close to dining, shops, and campus-area walks.

Seaview Hotel

401 South New York Road, Galloway, NJ

A resort-style Galloway stay near Atlantic City, useful for Shore drives and quieter South Jersey plans.

Popular restaurants in New Jersey

Razza Pizza Artigianale

275-277 Grove Street, Jersey City

A Jersey City pizza spot known for a focused menu and strong downtown location.

elements

66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton

A Princeton tasting-menu restaurant for a polished stop near the town centre.

Battello

502 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City

A waterfront Jersey City restaurant with Manhattan skyline views and an Italian, seafood-led menu.

Best places to visit in New Jersey

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

211 Main Street, West Orange

A National Park Service site where visitors can explore Edison’s laboratory setting and local history.

Grounds For Sculpture

80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton

A Hamilton sculpture park and museum that works well between Princeton and Trenton.

Cape May Lighthouse

215 Lighthouse Avenue, Cape May Point

A coastal landmark with 199 steps and views over Cape May Point, Delaware Bay, and the Atlantic.

FAQs

1. What do I need to bring for a car rental in New Jersey?

You should have a valid national driver's licence held for a year along with your passport for identification. A payment card in the main driver’s name should be used for security deposit. If your national licence is not in English, you need IDP or International Driver’s Permit along with your licence to rent a car.

2. What are the age rules for car hire in New Jersey?

Drivers under 25 may be able to hire a car in New Jersey, but fees and restrictions can apply.

3. What payment types are accepted?

A major credit card is usually preferred. Debit card rules vary by location.

4. Does the rental come with a full tank of fuel?

Usually no. Return the vehicle according to your fuel policy.

5. What is Hertz’s cancellation policy in New Jersey?

Prepaid bookings may allow early refunds. Pay-at-location bookings are usually more flexible.