Car hire at New York LaGuardia Airport

Each of the car hire companies are on the airport campus but in a number of different areas. Each company runs free shuttle buses to a Shuttle Transfer Point in Terminal A, also known as Marine Air Terminal. A loop airport shuttle bus connects each of the terminals with this point where you can transfer to the car hire company’s specific shuttle. If you are in Terminal A already, then walk through the terminal and cross the street to the shuttle transfer point. If you are in Terminal B then you can pick up the airport shuttle bus on the departures (upper) level to bring you to the transfer point. Passengers arriving into Terminal C and D can connect with the airport shuttle bus on the arrivals level of this terminal.

The system is quite efficient at LaGuardia. The shuttle buses connecting the individual car hire firms with the airport shuttle bus runs 24h a day. You should give yourself 1h to return your keys and paperwork and to take the shuttle bus back to your terminal. This is on top of the 2h or more that your airline would suggest you arrive at the terminal for your flight.

Each of the car hire companies will offer different amenities depending on each company but you should expect to have tea and coffee facilities, access to restrooms, waiting areas and staff on hand to assist you with any queries. The shuttle buses are free.

You will need a valid driver’s licence, your passport and a credit card for New York LaGuardia Airport car hire. Drivers need to be 18 years or older but all drivers under 25 will have to pay a surcharge. If your licence is written in a script other than Latin then it’s advised that you also bring an International Driving Permit, which can be applied for in advance from your country of residence.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from New York LaGuardia Airport to off-airport locations include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Hertz, National, and Payless.