Newark car rentals from $23/day

On average a rental car in Newark costs $44 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Newark found in the last 2 weeks is $31.

The average gas price in Newark is $3.40 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $41 and $54, depending on the car size.

Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Newark.

Car rental companies onsite at Philadelphia airport include Payless, Budget, Thrifty and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Philadelphia airport to off-airport locations include Payless, Budget, Thrifty, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

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

A Compact car rental in Newark costs $39 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Newark costs $40 per day, on average.

A Special car rental in Newark costs $40 per day, on average.

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 6 car rental agencies in Newark.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Newark so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

The type of car rental you get while in Newark depends on the activities you want to do. An SUV will do the trick if you get out of town for nature exploration. On the other hand, if you want to explore the city, a mid-size sedan is ideal.

The law still requires you to follow speed limit rules even with a car rental in Newark. The speed limit in the city varies depending on location. Generally, the speed limit in Newark is 25 mph. These include places like residential districts and business areas. The school district's limit reduces to 20 mph for obvious reasons. In certain low-density residential neighborhoods and business areas, the limit is 35 mph, while on all other roadways, the limit is 50 mph. All interstates and some state highways have a limit of 55 mph and others 65 mph. Over and above the mentioned speed limits, certain places in Newark are different. For example, the speed limit on Park Avenue to East Orange City Line is 30 mph; on Port Street, it is 40 mph; on Raymond Boulevard, it's 35 mph; and on Route NJ21 McCarter Highway, its 45 mph. Due to the varying speed limits in different areas, always look at road signage to identify which limit applies.

A justifiable concern for people looking to rent a car in Newark is the availability of parking spots. The good news is that Newark has several parking lots and garages. Nonetheless, the downtown area has limited parking spots. Newark has areas with free parking spots, which are difficult to find. Some streets with free parking are Bleeker, Halsey, New, University Avenue, Washington, Colden, Lock, Summit, Hudson, and Newark. If you don't find a free parking spot, you can park at cheap garage parking spots on Edison, Mulberry, Lafayette, Raymond Boulevard, and New Streets. The city of Newark has alternate side parking and following the City of Newark on Twitter is the best way to know what side pertains to what time and unplanned changes.