Poughkeepsie car rentals
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Poughkeepsie, NY
Jul 6 — Jul 13
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Poughkeepsie, NY
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Poughkeepsie car rental information
| Pick-up location | Poughkeepsie |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Rental locations | 5 |
| Popular agencies | Enterprise, Hertz |
Cheap car rentals in Poughkeepsie
| Economy | $63/day |
| Compact | $67/day |
| Intermediate | $66/day |
| Standard | $68/day |
| Full-size | $70/day |
| Full-size SUV | $110/day |
| Premium | $76/day |
| Luxury | $112/day |
| Compact SUV | $83/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $83/day |
| Standard SUV | $85/day |
Poughkeepsie car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
5.9
Okay
30 reviewsCleanliness
5.9
Comfort
5.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
5.9
3 locations in Poughkeepsie
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10.0 Excellent
Oct 2021
9.6 Excellent
Sep 2019
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Mentioning the PlatePass and how it works would have been helpful.10.0 Excellent
Oct 2018
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the car was great and the process was smooth and fastCons:
no complaints10.0 Excellent
Jun 2018
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Hertz employee was super helpful. She let me view the car before signing, and helped us review other options when we saw the trunk wasn't going to work with our 4 bags -- making special care to use any discounts we were eligible for through insurance, etc.8.0 Excellent
May 2018
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PleasantCons:
Too far from where i live10.0 Excellent
Mar 2018
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good MPG, inside cleanCons:
some dentsEnterprise
9.6
Excellent
24 reviewsBest rated
Most popular
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
9.0
4 locations in Poughkeepsie
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9.2 Excellent
Oct 2020
Pros:
Chris at Enterprise, Beacon was my pick-up and drop-off connection. Chris has such a positive personality and knowledgeable about his business. He was quick with the transitions, got me in and out. Chris is DEFINITELY an asset to your store.Cons:
The backseat area could have been cleaner, the backs of the front seats were dirty, looked like children had there feet all over them, aside from that it was perfect.10.0 Excellent
Sep 2020
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I have been renting from t h is location for a long time now. The service is outstanding and the rental process is easy and efficient. Chris, is always going our of h is way to provide a five star service. The best!Cons:
All is always perfect and done in a professional way.10.0 Excellent
Nov 2019
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Friendly staffCons:
Nothing.10.0 Excellent
Oct 2019
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Staff was very helpful and accommodating. I called up to meet us at the train station and they were there waiting and they got us to the train station on time when we left. Could not be happier with the responsiveness of the service.Cons:
Nothing10.0 Excellent
Sep 2019
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Alex was super helpful. The rental process was quick and easy2.0 Mediocre
May 2019
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No car available at time of reservationBudget
9.0
Excellent
22 reviewsCheapest deal
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
9.0
One location in Poughkeepsie
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8.0 Excellent
Nov 2020
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Strong smell of cleaning solution when we first got the car. Should have been aired out.9.6 Excellent
Sep 2019
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Easy on both ends. Helpful staff.Cons:
Price was high. Why is it that I can rent a one way car in Europe for a week for about the price of one day in the U.S.?5.6 Okay
Oct 2018
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The car was ready on timeCons:
The car was smaller than expected. The car was dirty. The facilities/office was dirty10.0 Excellent
May 2018
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Quick process and clean car3.6 Mediocre
Apr 2018
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The attendant was a real jerk. He also ran my card without showing me all the extra BS fees.10.0 Excellent
Jun 2017
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friendly rental agent quick experienceAvis
4.0
Okay
16 reviewsCleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.0
Value for money
5.0
One location in Poughkeepsie
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6.0 Good
Jul 2020
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The vehicle and prices was goodCons:
The location was not very inviting, as soon you walked in it was weird smell in the office, the guy there was ok not really good customer service.10.0 Excellent
Feb 2020
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Staff was professional and helpful.4.4 Okay
May 2019
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Even with no electricity drop off was so easy!Cons:
Car needed coolant, it was filthy.8.8 Excellent
Mar 2018
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Pleasant people at both ends; helpful.Cons:
Dingy office in Poughkeepsie. Drop-off charge for 1 day Poughkeepsie to Albany rental was excessive.9.2 Excellent
Sep 2017
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Price, speed at pickup, friendliness/attitude at counter, ability to leave my car on the property.Cons:
Not a big fan of the Dodge Journey as a vehicle.4.0 Okay
Jul 2017
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They charged us an insurance fee that doubled the priceEmpire Rent A Car
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One location in Poughkeepsie
92 travelers who rented a car in Poughkeepsie gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.1
Car rental locations in or near Poughkeepsie
Good to know
Most popular agency | Enterprise |
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Most popular car type | Economy |
Average price | $99/day |
Good deal | $74/day |
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Top tips for renting a car in Poughkeepsie
- Car rentals in Poughkeepsie are a convenient way to get around the city. Besides being one of the world's largest business hubs, New York is also an exciting tourist destination. Most of its attractions are located in the city of Poughkeepsie, 89 miles from the New York City center. They include the Locust Grove Estate, about 87.2 miles from JFK airport and 80.6 miles from LaGuardia Airport. Poughkeepsie is home to several art museums, such as Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center. Whether you’re traveling to Poughkeepsie as a tourist or for business, you'll enjoy spending a few hours at these sites. Getting there by car is much cheaper and flexible than using a bus or taxi. You can rent a car through KAYAK with any car rentals in Poughkeepsie at affordable prices and run your schedules more conveniently.
- There are three major airports near Poughkeepsie, including the JFK International Airport, the LaGuardia International Airport, and the Newark International Airport. At JFK and Newark Airports, there are about 10 onsite Poughkeepsie car rental companies. They include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, and Thrifty among others. However, only Hertz, Dollar, Avis, Advantage, Payless, and Thrifty are located at LaGuardia Airport. All these companies provide shuttle or pick-up services from the three airports to other off-airport locations. At JKF airport, you can board a shuttle at the exit terminal where some of these companies have their offices. At Newark, a few car rentals in Poughkeepsie have their offices located near the arrivals terminal. At LaGuardia Airport, you can take a shuttle at the taxi stand outside the arrivals terminal or book a car within any of the above car rental companies.
- Traffic conditions in Poughkeepsie depend on the season and type of weather. Depending on when you’re traveling to Poughkeepsie, you may experience certain weather elements, including fog, ice, snow, or rain. As a busy city located in New York, Poughkeepsie roadways are nearly always packed with motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. We encourage you to drive safely and responsibly while being mindful of jaywalking pedestrians. We also recommend that you adhere to traffic rules as most streets have traffic cameras.
- Rush hour in Poughkeepsie starts as early as 5:30am and slows down at 9:30am. Evening rush hour begins at around 4:30pm to 7:30pm. During this time, highways experience heavy traffic flow, which subsides once the rush hour is over. However, Highway 113 is one of the busiest highways in Poughkeepsie, with heavy traffic flow throughout.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Poughkeepsie for $74 or less
- Book your rental car in Poughkeepsie at least 1 week before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy rental cars in Poughkeepsie are around 26% cheaper than other car types, on average