New Paltz car rentals from $67/day

Car rental companies onsite at John F Kennedy Intl airport include Payless, Empire Rent A Car, Dollar, Avis and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

Car rental companies onsite at Newark airport include Rent-A-Wreck, Payless, Kyte and Empire Rent A Car.

Car rental companies onsite at LaGuardia airport include Payless, Empire Rent A Car and Dollar.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from John F Kennedy Intl airport to off-airport locations include Payless, Dollar, and Avis.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Newark airport to off-airport locations is Payless.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from LaGuardia airport to off-airport locations include Payless, Dollar, and Avis.

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A Premium car rental in New Paltz costs $121 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in New Paltz costs $133 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in New Paltz costs $41 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in New Paltz offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in New Paltz, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

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Given the hilly terrain and occasional rough roads in New Paltz, a car with good horsepower and clearance may be beneficial. Consequently, it would be best to choose a mid-sized SUV from the list of New Paltz car rentals. These have all-wheel drive, good ground clearance, and are known for their reliability. They can also handle steep hills and rough roads with ease.

The speed limit in New Paltz varies depending on the type of road and zone you are in. In residential areas and some downtown areas, the speed limit is generally 30 mph. On most town roads and county roads outside of the downtown area, the speed limit is 45 mph. However, some roads may have lower speed limits posted, such as areas with school zones, where the limit can be 20-25 mph when children are present. The speed limit on the New York State Throughway, which runs along the southern edge of New Paltz is 65 mph.

There are both free and paid parking options available in New Paltz. In general, parking is easy to find in most parts of the city, and the cost of parking is relatively low. For example, there is on-street metered parking available on Main Street, which is the main commercial district in the city. Parking rates are around $0.75 per hour and meters are enforced Monday through Saturday.