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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Paterson
- Getting a rental car from one of the car rentals in Paterson is one of the best decisions you can make when visiting the city. Although Paterson has an almost perfect public transportation system, renting a car will give you the most flexibility when visiting popular destinations both within and outside the city. Within the city, you can visit the Paterson Museum to learn more about the city's culture or hike up Garret Mountain Reservation, a park with a castle, trails, and city views. You can visit the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park a few miles outside town to see the massive waterfall. You can also drive to the well-known Mary Ellen Kramer Park waterfall.
- Renting a car at Newark International Airport, the primary international airport serving Paterson, is relatively easy due to the airport's abundance of car rental agencies. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Payless, Thrifty, Hertz, Advantage, and Ace are among the car rental companies. Most of these agencies have a complimentary shuttle service to their off-airport car rental facilities as they only have booking desks at the airport. Following your reservation, the staff at your preferred car rental agency will direct you to the complimentary shuttle.
- Driving in Paterson is similar to driving in other cities. However, this city has unique driving rules, such as honking before overtaking another vehicle, a cyclist, or even a random skateboarder on the road. Another unique feature of this city and the state of New Jersey is that you are not allowed to pump your own gas here. If you're heading north on the turnpike, consider taking the I-295 instead, as it will let you avoid tolls and is less congested during rush hour.
- While your rental car in Paterson is manageable, traffic congestion can be severe during rush hour. Rush hour in the city occurs between 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During this time, avoid the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike at all costs because they become extremely congested. Before driving out into the city, listen to the traffic reports to learn about any construction projects or accidents.
- Book your car hire in Paterson at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Standard car hire in Paterson are around 64% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Paterson
How much is the price of fuel in Paterson?
The average price of fuel in Paterson is R73,87 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R886 and R1 182, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Paterson?
Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Paterson.
How can I find car hires near me in Paterson?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Paterson?
A Mini car hire in Paterson costs R2 063 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Paterson?
A Compact car hire in Paterson costs R1 011 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Paterson?
A Standard car hire in Paterson costs R1 455 per day, on average.
What type of car is recommended for driving in Paterson?
The type of rental car you will get from one of the Paterson car rentals during your visit is entirely dependent on the reason for your visit. If you're in town for business, a small compact car is ideal because it's easy to navigate traffic and find tight parking spots. If you visit during the Christmas or New Year's holidays, you may encounter icy roads due to heavy snowfall. As a result, a powerful SUV or four-wheel drive vehicle may be the best option for navigating snowy terrain.
What is the speed limit in Paterson?
If you're driving through a residential or school zone, New Jersey law requires you to slow down to 35 mph. The central business district has a speed limit of 30 mph. However, the speed limit on freeways such as the New Jersey Turnpike is 65 mph. To avoid receiving a speeding ticket, keep an eye out for speed signs along the road, as the speed limits may change.
Where are the best places to park in Paterson?
Finding parking for your rental car in Paterson is relatively easy as the city has metered on-street parking. Meter durations range from 20 minutes to 2 hours, with rates of 25 cents per 20 minutes. Alternatively, there are numerous parking lots and garages throughout the city where you can park your car safely for a small fee. 186 Ellison Street, Public Safety Garage, and 124 Van Houten Street Garage are among these garages.
Paterson car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9,2
Wonderful
28 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.8
Value for money
8.8
5 locations in Paterson
Locations in Paterson
1316 Main Avenue
+1 973 772 2424
314 Broadway
+1 201 475 3533
34 Goffle Rd
+1 973 423 5775
610 Route 46 West
+1 973 812 7676
875 Market St
+1 973 279 2627
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10,0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Staff was friendly and fast.8,0 Very Good
Feb 2021
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Staff was great! Really appreciated all their assistance. Pick up and Drop off were easy.Cons:
We were told 3 days before our trip that there was no vehicle in the size that we needed available. We appreciated their honesty. We received a call the next day that a van became available but someone had smoked in the van and they were trying to air it out for us. The day we picked up our rental, another van had become available, which we were glad to see. However, someone had also smoked in that van too. All the seats were covered in a layer of cigarette ash. We shared with the staff that the new car smelled like smoke and was dirty. They offered to wipe down the seats, but we knew that the smell would not just evaporate with wiping down the seats. We took the van to the car wash and had to pay to have it cleaned. Even the manager at the car wash was surprised because he knows we are not smokers and couldn't believe the smell. We were taking our parents, who are older and more sensitive, on this trip. We had to purchase air fresheners to try and cover up the smell. Our whole trip we had to drive with the heat on full blast (February trip) and the windows open. Our clothes, suitcases, even food tasted like smoke from being in that car. We usually have had great experiences with Enterprise but were super disappointed by this last one.10,0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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I liked the location and the vehicle I rented was reasonable with gas.Cons:
The time the vehicle had to be picked up and dropped off could've been better for me. The hours of operation mattered because I had to pick up the vehicle in enough time to reach my destination and return on time.10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2020
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Pickup location was closed by Enterprise due to COVID and kayak did not tell me that the car was at a different location.2,0 Poor
Nov 2019
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Customer service was very rudeAvis
7,2
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One location in Paterson
Locations in Paterson
20-11 Fair Lawn Avenue
+1 201 791 0029
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Budget
6,5
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One location in Paterson
Locations in Paterson
20-11 Fair Lawn Avenue
+1 201 791 0030
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Hertz
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3 locations in Paterson
Locations in Paterson
22-20 Fairlawn Ave.
+1 201 796 7789
593 Broad St.
+1 973 777 1879
79 Union Blvd.
+1 973 595 1256
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10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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Excellent7,6 Good
Oct 2019
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Very Friendly staff, easy pick up and drop off serviceCons:
Cleanliness.5,6 Fair
Jul 2019
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Car was very comfortable and pick up was friendly and easyCons:
Upon dropping off car- I made sure that it was returned with the same amount of gas as when it was picked up. However, upon receiving my receipt via email- I was charged $25 additional dollars for returning it supposedly with less gas.9,6 Wonderful
Aug 2018
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Service at the Fair Lawn, NJ location was excellent. Rented through Kayak and was charged what was quoted.8,4 Very Good
Jun 2018
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Very courteous and helpful.Cons:
Had to wait for about 20 minutes for someone to come to the counter to wait on us.2,0 Poor
May 2018
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They have too much hidden unnecessary charges. Like tolls beware! You can’t use your own EZ pass on their cars and even without using the bill you get is too much.Car hire locations in or near Paterson
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Most popular car type | Mini |
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