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Car rental · Newark Liberty International Airport

# Car rental in Newark Liberty International Airport

Often the cheapest NYC-area pickup — and great for Jersey day trips.

Newark Liberty (EWR) frequently has the lowest rental rates of the three New York-area airports, and it's the natural choice if you're heading to New Jersey, Philadelphia or the Jersey Shore. The AirTrain links every terminal to the rental center.

## Why rent here

- Typically the best-priced of the three NYC airports
- Direct access to I-78 and the New Jersey Turnpike for road trips
- AirTrain connects terminals to the consolidated rental facility
- Free cancellation on most bookings

## Local tips

### Factor in tolls into the city

The Holland and Lincoln tunnels carry tolls plus NYC congestion pricing. Weigh that against Newark's lower base rates.

### Great for one-way trips

Newark is a strong start point for one-way rentals heading south or west. Search a different drop-off to see one-way pricing.

## EWR rental FAQs

### Can I rent at Newark and drop off in Manhattan?

Yes — many suppliers allow one-way rentals between the airport and city locations. Toggle a different drop-off location in the search to see availability and any one-way fee.

### Is Newark the cheapest NYC airport to rent a car?

Newark (EWR) frequently has the lowest base rates of the three New York airports. Just factor in tunnel tolls and congestion pricing if you're driving into Manhattan.

## Popular car types in EWR

- [SUV rental in Newark Liberty International Airport](https://www.newyorkautorental.com/cars/suv)
- [Minivan rental in Newark Liberty International Airport](https://www.newyorkautorental.com/cars/minivan)
- [Passenger van rental in Newark Liberty International Airport](https://www.newyorkautorental.com/cars/passenger-van)
- [Luxury car rental in Newark Liberty International Airport](https://www.newyorkautorental.com/cars/luxury)
- [Electric & Tesla rental in Newark Liberty International Airport](https://www.newyorkautorental.com/cars/electric)
- [Cheap economy car rental in Newark Liberty International Airport](https://www.newyorkautorental.com/cars/economy)

## Before you book

- [What you need to rent a car in NYC](https://www.newyorkautorental.com/guides/what-you-need-to-rent-a-car-in-nyc)
- [Renting a car under 25 in New York](https://www.newyorkautorental.com/guides/renting-a-car-under-25-in-nyc)
- [Renting with a debit card in NYC](https://www.newyorkautorental.com/guides/rent-a-car-with-a-debit-card-nyc)
- [NYC tolls & congestion pricing](https://www.newyorkautorental.com/guides/nyc-tolls-and-congestion-pricing-explained)
- [Do you need rental car insurance?](https://www.newyorkautorental.com/guides/do-you-need-rental-car-insurance-nyc)

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