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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Westbury
- Car rentals in Westbury provide freedom to explore the city and the surrounding attractions at your pace. Unlike public transport operating on fixed schedules, a rental car lets you visit city attractions and beyond on your schedule. Public transport in Westbury is also limited in terms of frequency and routes; therefore, having a rental car will give you the advantage of reaching destinations hardly accessible by public transport, including Old Westbury Gardens with stunning gardens, woodlands, a mansion, and formal terraces, Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park featuring beautiful gardens and walking trails, and Long Island's Child Museum with which a car will offer hassle-free visit when visiting with children.
- Westbury has three main airports nearby: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is approximately 18 miles away, LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is roughly 24 miles away, and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is about 48 miles away. Car rentals in Westbury at JFK are at Federal Circle, accessible via Air Train JFK. After baggage claim, follow signs to Air Train JFK, which takes you to Federal Circle. At Newark (EWR), car rentals are in the Rental Car Center accessed by AirTrain Newark connecting all terminals. Follow signs to Rental Cars AirTrain from EWR arrivals to reach the rental center. For LGA, rental agencies are in a Car Rental Center reachable by shuttle buses. Follow "Shuttle to Rental Cars" signs from arrivals. Once you arrive at the rental facilities for the three airports, you can locate your preferred rental company following the signs indicating the accurate location of each rental company counter.
- Driving in Westbury is often fast-paced, leaning more towards assertiveness, especially during rush hours. The roads in the city are a mix of wide and narrow, with most of the highways being wide and well-maintained and residential streets having narrower roads. The city's topography is generally flat, making driving easier due to minimal ascends and descends. Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks as you will encounter higher pedestrian traffic in residential and commercial areas in Westbury. Ensure you also watch out for bike lanes and give cyclists enough space when sharing the road.
- Westbury experiences rush hours during work commutes from 7 am to 9 am and 4 pm to 6 pm. During rush hours, traffic is heavier on major roads leading to and from New York City. Some of the most affected roads in Westbury by traffic during rush hours include Northern, Southern, Meadowbrook, and Wantagh State Parkways. Consider using alternative routes, including Old Country Road, Jericho Turnpike, and Hempstead Turnpike Route 24. You may experience challenges driving during winter, especially during or after snowstorms.
- Book your car hire in Westbury at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Standard car hire in Westbury are around 54% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Westbury
How much is the price of fuel in Westbury?
The average price of fuel in Westbury 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 Westbury?
Standard (Volkswagen Passat or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Westbury.
How can I find car hires near me in Westbury?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Westbury?
A Standard car hire in Westbury costs R637 per day, on average.
How much does a Luxury car hire cost in Westbury?
A Luxury car hire in Westbury costs R715 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Westbury?
A Compact car hire in Westbury costs R754 per day, on average.
What type of car is recommended for driving in Westbury?
Consider renting a compact car from the car rentals in Westbury suitable for driving in the city. The vehicle will make it easier to navigate through local traffic in the city and find parking spaces, especially in busy areas where parking may be limited. With the varying widths in Westbury streets, having a compact car will enable you to maneuver through narrow streets and tight spaces across the city.
What's the speed limit in Westbury?
The default speed limit in Westbury is 20 mph when not posted. The speed limit is 20 mph for residential areas, 15 mph for school zones, 30 mph on rural roads, 40 mph for main roads and arterial streets, and 65 mph for highways and parkways. The city has speed cameras in designated areas; therefore, ensure you adhere to the set speed limits to avoid potential penalties.
What are the best places to park in Westbury?
Parking in Westbury costs about $1 to $2.50 per hour and $5 to $15 per day. Free parking spaces in Westbury include residential streets, municipal lots, local parks, and community centers. Some paid parking lots in Westbury include downtown Westbury parking spaces, commercial areas, public lots, hotels and resorts, private parking facilities, train stations, and event venues. Downtown areas, commercial areas, train stations, event venues, and on-street parking lots are mostly metered. You may use the transit station parking lots when commuting to and from Westbury via the Long Island Rail Road; however, you must have a permit to use the parking spaces.
Westbury car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8,2
Very Good
7 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
9.0
2 locations in Westbury
Locations in Westbury
2102 Hempstead Tpke
+1 516 357 3640
775 Old Country Road
+1 516 333 3400
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5,2 Fair
Sep 2019
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Nothing. I have used Enterprise primarily for many years and do not intend to use them again.Cons:
The car was cancelled by Enterprise which decided to be closed on December 30. I was sent voice mail message two days in advance advising me it was cancelled. I had made this reservation months in advance. Enterprise was not apologetic when I contacted them.9,6 Wonderful
May 2019
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Staff was excellent and professional. Quick. Car was moderately priced for the weekend.Cons:
Don't try to trick customers by having them sign agreement to pay for insurance without telling them the extra charges!!! Horrible thing to do.10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2018
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Great customer serviceCons:
NothingAvis
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2 locations in Westbury
Locations in Westbury
369 Old Country Road
+1 516 997 1566
652a Broadway Mall
+1 516 942 8216
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10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2017
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Car was great, service was excellentCons:
Nothing1,9 Poor
Oct 2021
Budget
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2 locations in Westbury
Locations in Westbury
369 Old Country Road
+1 516 333 2378
652a Broadway Mall
+1 516 433 0294
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10,0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
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Keep up the goo work10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2022
2,0 Poor
Feb 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Nov 2021
Hertz
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2 locations in Westbury
Locations in Westbury
125 West John Street
+1 516 931 2950
2550 Hempstead Turnpike
+1 516 796 0159
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10,0 Wonderful
Dec 2021
3,6 Poor
Sep 2020
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Drop-off process unclear/convolutedCons:
Said I did not fill up the tank and tried to charge me until I made them take another look to see that the tank was at the level I had been given during pick up8,8 Very Good
Dec 2019
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Oil change & windshield liquid must ready to drive before i rent this car. I purchased liquid bottle and fill it up myself. Oil change required signal have shown me all the time when i drive.3,6 Poor
Aug 2018
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Car was clean however a year and a half old.Cons:
They take a 200 dollar security deposit which takes 48 hours to clear your card after the car is returned. The building is dirty and in ill repair, security camera dangled by wire in front of building. Nobody at front desk for check in, I had to go to the garage for help.The quoted nine dollars a day insurance bills out to nineteen dollars a day, also be aware of the attached e-z pass, bills out by another company at the highest toll rate plus $4.50 each time its scanned.2,0 Poor
May 2018
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NothingCons:
They let me book, but they didn’t have any cars available. I was screwed. I waited five hours and they still didn’t have any cars.6,4 Okay
Jan 2018
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The weekly rate for large car was greatCons:
The Hertz office is the size of a closet. The two employees who worked in the closet were just average with regard to customer service. The car had less than 1/2 tank of gas and the windows were dirty.Action
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One location in Westbury
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