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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Staten Island car rentals
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Staten Island with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in Staten Island?
You should book your rental car in Staten Island around 85 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Staten Island?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Dollar ($24.17/day), Budget ($26.42/day) and Hertz ($27.63/day). The cheapest rental car price was found at Dollar 543 Cary Avenue (3.9 mi from city center).
What is the best rental car company in Staten Island?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Staten Island are Budget (8.2, 3 reviews), Avis (7.3, 1 review), and Hertz (6.0, 3 reviews).
What is the most popular rental car in Staten Island?
Intermediate rentals (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Staten Island. Intermediate rentals in Staten Island cost $69/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $40/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Staten Island?
The cheapest month to rent a car in Staten Island is January at an average cost of $41/day. July is the most expensive month to rent a car in Staten Island when prices are $74/day on average, which tends to be 32% above the yearly average rental price for Staten Island.
What rental car company in Staten Island has the most locations?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 5 locations in Staten Island, more than any other rental company.
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Staten Island
While the hilly New York City borough of Staten Island does provide visitors with public transportation through a network of bus routes, the bus schedules make most trips take almost double the time that they would when compared to the same journey via rental vehicle. Securing a car rental in Staten Island is critical if you want to maximize your time in the borough. What’s more, having a rental car in Staten Island provides you with easy access to other boroughs, as well as to the northern part of New Jersey.
If you are flying into the area, you’ll likely land at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) or John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)—both of which are located in New York City's Queens borough. Each airport has service desks for brand-name rental car companies like Hertz, National, Enterprise, Alamo and others. From LGA, you can expect all shuttles for car rentals to pick up and drop off at Terminal A—the shuttle will take you to the car park facilities for each of the companies, which are located in disparate areas throughout the airport’s property. If you have landed at JFK, simply take the AirTrain to the rental car location and head to level three to grab your vehicle.
Traffic in Staten Island, as with all the boroughs in New York City, is an unending stop-and-start race through traffic lights. While you are here, you’ll want to keep an eye out for drivers taking command positions on the roadways and let eager drivers pass. In areas where there are bars, restaurants and nightclubs, keep vigilant for pedestrians crossing the road, especially in undesignated areas.
While the borough of Staten Island is chockful of traffic most hours of the day, you can expect heavier traffic during rush hours. These hours typically range from about 6am until roughly 9am each morning. In the later afternoon to early evening, you can expect increased traffic delays between the hours of about 5pm to almost 8pm.
As one of New York City's most popular boroughs, Staten Island is home to some of the most popular attractions and national historic landmarks in New York. We are talking about the iconic Statue of Liberty, located 13 miles away from the city center, and the Empire State Center, about 22 miles away. Then there's the must-see One World Trade Center, a 55-minute drive from Staten Island, and the 9/11 Museum located only 16 miles away. There are many public transport options available throughout Staten Island, but none is as convenient and flexible as cheap car rentals in Staten Island. You need a private rental car to visit as many world-famous sites as you want during your stay in this city, and the only way to achieve this is by booking cheap car rentals in Staten Island through KAYAK.
Suppose you plan to travel to Staten Island by train. In that case, you'll probably alight at the New Dorp or Tottenville, two of the many train stations in Staten Island. Each station has on-site Staten Island car rentals, including Alamo, Hertz, National, and Enterprise, with offices at the station.
Staten Island doesn't allow right turns at red lights. You're only allowed to turn right when the lights turn green. You must also leave your headlights turned on 30 minutes after sunrise and another half-hour before sundown. Daytime running lights aren't considered headlights and whenever you experience low visibility, remember always to leave your low beams on. In addition, you should not use your phone while driving except in a hands-free manner. Do not drink and drive. Alcohol testing is mandatory in Staten Island, and the minimum BAC level is 0.05%, enough to implicate you in a DUI offense.
25% of our users found rental cars in Staten Island for $53 or less
Compact rental cars in Staten Island are around 45% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Staten Island
What type of car is recommended for driving in Staten Island?
The roads in the borough vary in elevation and, like with most metropolises, the streets are quite narrow. These characteristics coupled with buzzing traffic make economy and compact vehicles two ideal options for a car rental in Staten Island. These vehicles will afford you greater agility and make it easier to squeeze into tight parking spots.
What’s the speed limit in Staten Island?
Throughout the borough of Staten Island, you can expect speed limits on the higher side. Along the Staten Island Expressway, which runs east and west across the top of the island, and is also known as I-278, you can expect speed limits to be around 50mph to 55mph. On other highly utilized roadways, you’ll find posted limits between about 35mph and 45mph. Residential areas will be around 30mph, or even as low as 25mph.
Where are the best places to park in Staten Island?
There are a number of parking lots and parking garages throughout Staten Island, allowing you to park and hop out to explore various neighborhoods and their local shops and restaurants. A good parking lot is P+R Great Kills in the Great Kills neighborhood, which includes the marina. The parking lot is located along Amboy Rd. between Hillside Ter. and Adrienne Pl. You can expect parking to cost around $0.25 per quarter-hour, with a 14-hour maximum of around $8.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Staten Island?
On average a rental car in Staten Island costs $71 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 Staten Island found in the last 2 weeks is $39.
Which car rental companies are at John F Kennedy Intl airport (JFK)?
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Staten Island?
A Standard car rental in Staten Island costs $72 per day, on average.
How much does a Premium car rental cost in Staten Island?
A Premium car rental in Staten Island costs $136 per day, on average.
How much does a Special car rental cost in Staten Island?
A Special car rental in Staten Island costs $50 per day, on average.
Should I get insurance when renting a car in Staten Island?
Most car rental providers in Staten Island offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Staten Island, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
How many car agencies are operating in Staten Island?
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 7 car rental agencies in Staten Island.
What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Staten Island?
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!).
Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in Staten Island?
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Staten Island so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
What are some of the toll stations on Staten Island?
Several toll stations are located on all four major bridges connecting Staten Island to the mainland and neighboring boroughs. Drivers must have an EZ-Pass to use any of the four bridges, including Bayonne Bridge, Goethals Bridge, Outerbridge Crossing, and Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, when moving around the city or connecting to other mainland cities such as Elizabeth, Bayonne, and Perth Amboy.
Are there car rental agencies located in downtown Staten Island?
Most of the car rental agencies available in Staten Island have offices in different parts of the city besides the airport. For example, rental agencies like Hertz, Enterprise, and Budget have rental locations in downtown Staten Island. Getting to these car rental agencies from the city center takes no more than 10 minutes.
I spent over three hours going back-and-forth before I could get a car, because they did not honor the original agreement saying that it was Memorial Day weekend and they would charge me for Tuesday even though I was dropping the car off on Monday, it’s a scam. They said they had to create a new agreement and not use the old one, I now I have to call Budget customer service for a refund, the customer service office told me that I need to call after I complete my trip. This was the worst experience I’ve ever had renting a car.
The service I received was very good. I got a free up grade and was quite surprised!
6.0 Okay
Freddy, Apr 2021
Pros:
The mileage on the car was excellent.
Cons:
Guy at the front desk was incredibly nice when going to pick up the car. However, at drop off he was a completely different person. Picked up my rental and it had cigarette smell that increased overtime and the car said “Maintenance Required”. It drove well but he just waved his hands and said I’d be fine. Willing to give them another shot but you could tell they’re just there to collect a paycheck. Would be nice if these people cared more about the service. Especially since I brought up all those things, the response was “well what can ya do *shrug*. No compensation or anything. I guess you’re better off just going to enterprise.
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