Newark works well as a starting point because you can move between the airport, city centre, New Jersey suburbs, and New York connections without relying only on fixed transfers.
Start with Newark first
If you have time before heading out, visit Downtown Newark, the Ironbound district, or Branch Brook Park. Park once, then explore nearby streets on foot.
Plan your New York route
Renting a car can help with luggage and multi-stop plans, but driving into Manhattan needs extra planning for tolls and parking.
Add a New Jersey day trip
With a rental car, you can reach Jersey City, Hoboken, Princeton, or coastal routes more easily. Start early if your route uses I-95 or tunnel crossings.
What cars can I hire at Newark International Airport?
Vehicle availability at Hertz Newark International Airport can vary by booking date and travel period, but you may find options across these categories:
- Compact and economy cars easier to manage for short drives around Newark, Jersey City, airport hotels, and tighter city garages.
- Sedans a good fit for business travellers, couples, or solo drivers moving between Newark, Manhattan, Hoboken, Princeton, or nearby suburbs.
- SUVs better for family luggage, outlet shopping, winter conditions, Jersey Shore routes, or longer drives toward Pennsylvania, upstate New York, or New England.
- MPVs useful when a small group wants more shared space for passengers and bags.
- Vans suited to larger families, group transfers, university trips, or cruise and airport luggage.
- Premium vehicles a more comfortable choice for longer highway drives, business plans, or special trips across New Jersey and New York.
Electric car rental at Newark International Airport
EV travel is becoming more common around Newark as both visitors and local drivers look for quieter, lower-emission ways to move through the region. Electric car hire at Newark International Airport can be a practical choice for airport pickups, city stays, business travel, and planned routes across New Jersey or into nearby areas.
With Hertz EV rentals, travellers can choose a cleaner local drive while keeping the flexibility of their own vehicle. As charging access continues to improve across hotels, parking facilities, shopping areas, and major routes, hiring an electric car from EWR is becoming a smarter option for modern East Coast travel.
Value added services (VAS) – Enhance your rental experience
Newark routes can involve toll roads, airport transfers, city garages, tunnel traffic, winter travel, and longer drives beyond New Jersey. Hertz offers value-added services that let you prepare the rental around the way you are actually travelling, especially if you need child seating or added protection.
Available VAS products include:
- Loss Damage Waiver: Helps reduce your financial liability for certain rental vehicle damage, theft, or accident-related costs.
- Liability Insurance Supplement: Reduces your financial liability for eligible third-party accidents or bodily injury claims during the rental period.
- Infant seats: Designed for babies who need rear-facing seating during airport transfers or road trips.
- Child seats: Suitable for young children who still need a secured car seat.
- Booster seats: Helps older children sit at a safer height with the vehicle seat belt.
- Personal Protection Package: Includes Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) and Personal Effects Coverage, which may provide accidental death benefits and limited medical expense benefits along with reduced liability in case of accidents or theft.
Explore places within 30 miles of Newark International Airport
Liberty Science Center
- 10 miles from Newark International Airport (approx)
- 750 parking spaces available (approx)
- 8 EV charging ports nearby (approx)
- Open daily, 10 AM to 4 PM
Liberty Science Center is a good first drive if you are traveling with children or want an indoor stop close to Jersey City and Liberty State Park. It has hands-on exhibits, planetarium shows, and easy access to the wider Hudson waterfront route.
Branch Brook Park
- 8 miles from Newark International Airport (approx)
- 130 parking spaces available (approx)
- 1 EV charging station nearby (approx)
- Open daily, dawn to 10 PM
Branch Brook Park is a relaxed Newark stop with walking paths, lakes, historic bridges, and one of the best-known cherry blossom displays in the region. It works well if you want a nearby green space before heading farther into New Jersey or New York.
American Dream
- 14 miles from Newark International Airport (approx)
- 33,000 parking spaces available (approx)
- 44 EV charging ports nearby (approx)
- Open daily (Variable hours)
American Dream is useful if your route needs shopping, dining, indoor attractions, family entertainment, or a weather-proof stop near the Meadowlands. It is especially handy for travellers who want a New Jersey stop before crossing toward Manhattan or continuing north.
FAQs
1. Can I get a car rental from Hertz directly at Newark International Airport?
Yes. Hertz operates through Newark Airport’s Rental Car Center. After you arrive, take the AirTrain to Terminal A station, then use the covered walkway to reach the rental car facility.
2. Does Hertz offer one-way car rentals from Newark International Airport?
Yes, one-way rentals can usually be arranged while booking. This helps if your trip begins at EWR but ends in Manhattan, JFK, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington DC, or another Hertz location.
3. Is it possible to modify or cancel my Newark International Airport reservation?
Yes. Most Hertz reservations can be adjusted before pickup. Review your booking conditions first, especially if you are changing dates, vehicle type, pickup time, or drop-off branch.
4. What are the requirements to get a car hire at the Newark International Airport branch?
At Newark International Airport, the main driver should bring a valid driving licence, passport for identification, and a payment card in their own name for the security deposit. Australian travellers should make sure their licence details are clear, readable, and match the reservation. If the licence is not in English, they should also carry an International Driving Permit along with their national licence.
5. Can I return my car to a different location than specified in my contract?
Yes, but the new return point should be added to your rental agreement before drop-off. If your plans change during the trip, contact Hertz first so any one-way fee or branch update is confirmed.
