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Long Island car rentals

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Cheap car rentals in Long Island

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Ford Fiesta car
Ford Fiesta
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
$34/day
Nissan Sentra car
Nissan Sentra
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
$30/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
$33/day
Honda Accord car
Honda Accord
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
$34/day
Toyota Camry car
Toyota Camry
or similar LARGE
5
2
2/4
$37/day
Dodge Grand Caravan car
Dodge Grand Caravan
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
$27/day
Chevrolet Tahoe car
Chevrolet Tahoe
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$41/day
Lexus IS car
Lexus IS
or similar LARGE
5
5
4-5
$34/day
Ford Transit car
Ford Transit
or similar VAN
5
2
4-5
$93/day
Chrysler 300 Touring car
Chrysler 300 Touring
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
$50/day
Fiat 500C car
Fiat 500C
or similar CONVERTIBLE
2
2
2/4
$78/day
Toyota Tacoma car
Toyota Tacoma
or similar PICKUPTRUCK
5
3
2/4
$54/day
Class Premium SUV car
Class Premium SUV
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$85/day
Nissan Rogue car
Nissan Rogue
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$25/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$35/day
Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$39/day
Jeep Grand Cherokee car
Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$41/day
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited car
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
or similar SUV
5
2
2/4
$62/day
Lexus RX car
Lexus RX
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$64/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Top tips for renting a car in Long Island

  • When you are considering renting a car in Long Island, think about where you plan on spending your time during your stay. Because Long Island is over 100 miles long, you may want to choose your location carefully when you rent a car so you're not left making a long drive to get to your destination. The great thing about traveling to a place like Long Island is that you are sure to find plenty of different rental car locations to choose from. That said, most are going to be towards the western end of the island, and as you get more towards areas like Southampton and Easthampton, you will likely find fewer rental car options.
  • The state of New York has specific rules regarding children riding in vehicles. Any child that is under the age of four needs to ride in a child safety seat. All children that are eight years old or younger need to ride in some sort of child restraint system. The child restraint system in question must be suitable for the child. That means it is up to the discretion of the child's parents to decide whether a child should ride in a car seat or a booster seat. While it is not illegal for a child to ride in a seat that has an active airbag in front of it, it is recommended that drivers do not do this for the safety of the child. As a general rule, the backseat is always the safest place for children to ride in a vehicle.
  • Because Long Island is located so close to the Canadian border, you may wonder whether you can take your car into Canada. Most rental car companies will allow you to drive a rental car into Canada but it is best to let them know that you plan on doing this so that they can provide you an insurance card for driving in Canada. There are also some rental car companies that will allow you to make a one-way rental to cities inside of Canada.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Long Island for $52 or less
  • Book your rental car in Long Island at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in Long Island are around 44% more expensive than airport locations on average
  • Compact rental cars in Long Island are around 65% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Long Island

  • Should I rent a car in Long Island?

    The choice on whether or not to rent a car when you are in Long Island really depends on where you plan on traveling, how many people you plan on taking, and how much stuff you will have with you. If you are a solo traveler, you most certainly can get away with not renting a car because there are plenty of public transportation options throughout Long Island. That said if you are part of a large group, such as if you were taking your family on a vacation, the most convenient way to travel is going to be in a rental car that suits the needs of your group. This is going to be especially true if you plan on partaking in some of the great outdoor activities you will find on Long Island during your stay.

  • What is driving like in Long Island?

    Driving on Long Island in the state of New York is not much different than any other state in the United States in so much that you will be driving on the right side of the road and the speeds posted will be in miles per hour. There are a couple of specific rules and regulations to consider when you drive here. As an example, you cannot pass a sanitation truck even if the truck is moving slower than you. You may not turn on red lights unless there is a sign indicating that it's OK to do so. You can only use your phone hands-free while you drive as well.

  • How old do you have to be to rent a car in Long Island?

    Rental car companies on Long Island will expect renters to be at least eighteen years old to rent a car. For those renters that are younger than twenty five years old, you may incur a surcharge on your rental. Also, for those that are younger than twenty five years old, there may be limits to the type of car you can rent. If you want to use a debit card to rent a car, you will also need to be twenty five years old to do so.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Long Island?

    On average a rental car in Long Island costs $64 per day.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Long Island?

    Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Long Island.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Long Island?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Ace ($34/day), Dollar ($36/day) and Sixt ($39/day).

  • What is the best rental car company in Long Island?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Long Island are Alamo (8.3, 175 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.1, 240 reviews), and Avis (7.0, 459 reviews).

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Long Island?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • Where should I rent a car in Long Island?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in Long Island are New York (88% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in Long Island), Jersey City (5%) and Islip (2%).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Long Island?

    On average a rental car in Long Island costs $483 per week ($69 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Long Island?

    On average a rental car in Long Island costs $2,071 per month ($69 per day).

Car rental locations in Long Island

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  • hertz

    Hertz car rental locations in Long Island

    44 Locations

  • enterprise

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car car rental locations in Long Island

    41 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car rental locations in Long Island

    22 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car rental locations in Long Island

    17 Locations

  • dollar

    Dollar car rental locations in Long Island

    14 Locations

  • thrifty

    Thrifty car rental locations in Long Island

    9 Locations

  • empire

    Empire Rent A Car car rental locations in Long Island

    8 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car rental locations in Long Island

    8 Locations

  • action

    Action car rental locations in Long Island

    5 Locations

  • alamo

    Alamo car rental locations in Long Island

    5 Locations

  • kyte

    Kyte car rental locations in Long Island

    5 Locations

  • national

    National car rental locations in Long Island

    5 Locations

Good to know

Most popular agency

Kyte

Most popular car type

Compact

Average price

$69/day

Good deal

$52/day

When to book a rental car in Long Island

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Everything you need to know for your car rental in Long Island