Brooklyn, New York — Car Rental Comparison

Compare Brooklyn Car Rental
Hertz, Avis, Enterprise & More

LF Tours compares car rental in Brooklyn from Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, Sixt, Europcar, Alamo, and National in one live search — covering pickup at JFK (John F. Kennedy International Airport, IATA: JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (IATA: LGA). Rates start from $49/day across 50+ US and Canadian cities. 24/7 live human agents are available at +1 (888) 381-2713 — no chatbots, average 7-second pickup.

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Car Rental Prices in Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn is New York City's most populous borough — a sprawling mix of brownstone neighborhoods, waterfront parks, and cultural hotspots that stretches 97 square miles from DUMBO down to Coney Island. While the subway handles most in-borough travel, a rental car unlocks the broader tri-state area: the Hamptons, the Catskills, Philadelphia, or a road trip along the Hudson Valley. Renting from Brooklyn puts you within 20 minutes of both John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), two of the country's busiest rental car hubs.

LF Tours searches Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, Sixt, Europcar, Alamo, and National simultaneously so you see every available rate without tabbing between eight different websites. Economy cars routinely come in under $60/day; full-size SUVs sit in the $90–$129 range. Prices shift daily, so searching live — not relying on a screenshot from a deal forum — is how you capture the lowest rate.

Lease N Fly Inc., registered in Canada in 2025 (BN: 775997034RC0001), built LF Tours to be the only comparison platform where a live human answers your call in an average of 7 seconds — serving customers across 50+ cities in the USA and Canada. There are no chatbots, no hold queues, and no automated menus. When your flight lands late and your reservation needs changing, that matters.

Which Car Rental Brand Is Cheapest in Brooklyn?

Rates update live on lftours.com. The table below shows typical starting prices — always search for your exact dates to see current availability.

Brand Economy / Day Mid-Size / Day SUV / Day Customer Rating Best For
HertzPopular $55–$72 $72–$90 $98–$125 ★★★★ 4.1 Loyalty perks, wide locations
Avis $58–$75 $76–$95 $100–$129 ★★★★ 4.0 Business travelers, Preferred program
EnterprisePopular $52–$68 $68–$88 $92–$120 ★★★★★ 4.4 Neighborhood pickup, service
BudgetCheapest $49–$62 $62–$80 $86–$110 ★★★ 3.6 Lowest rates, value seekers
SixtPremium $60–$80 $80–$105 $110–$129 ★★★★ 4.2 European fleet, newer vehicles
Europcar $54–$70 $70–$90 $92–$118 ★★★★ 3.9 European routes, one-way rentals
AlamoLow Cost $50–$65 $64–$82 $88–$112 ★★★★ 4.0 Self-service kiosks, families
National $53–$70 $70–$90 $94–$122 ★★★★ 4.3 Emerald Club, frequent renters

* Rates are indicative and based on typical economy/mid-size/SUV bookings at JFK or LGA pickup. Search live at lftours.com for exact pricing on your dates. Phone: +1 (888) 381-2713.

Car Rental at JFK & LGA — Brooklyn's Airport Gateways

Brooklyn sits between two major airports. Both have on-site counters for all 8 brands LF Tours compares.

JFK

John F. Kennedy International Airport

IATA: JFK — Located ~12 miles southeast of Downtown Brooklyn in Queens. JFK has a dedicated Car Rental Center connected by the AirTrain (free with rental voucher). All 8 brands — Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, Sixt, Europcar, Alamo, and National — operate from this facility. JFK is Brooklyn's most popular airport rental hub for inbound travelers. Average drive from JFK to Brooklyn: 25–45 minutes depending on traffic.

LGA

LaGuardia Airport

IATA: LGA — Located ~9 miles north of Brooklyn in Queens. LaGuardia's rental car counters are on the Ground Transportation level of each terminal. LGA tends to have slightly shorter wait times than JFK for car pickup. Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, Alamo, and National all operate at LGA. Best for Brooklyn neighborhoods closest to the Manhattan side. Average drive to Brooklyn: 20–35 minutes.

EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

IATA: EWR — Located ~20 miles southwest in New Jersey. Often cheaper for car rentals than JFK or LGA due to lower airport surcharges, and all major brands including Sixt and Europcar have strong EWR presences. Worth comparing on LF Tours if you're flexible on airport — the toll via the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge back to Brooklyn adds roughly $17 round-trip but rental savings often exceed this.

Tips for Renting a Car in Brooklyn

Brooklyn's street parking, bridge tolls, and traffic patterns make rental decisions different here than in most US cities. Here's what to know before you book.

Tip 01

Pick up at the airport, not in the borough

Off-airport pickup locations inside Brooklyn charge higher lot fees and have limited fleet. JFK and LGA counters have the widest availability for all 8 brands at the most competitive daily rates.

Tip 02

Budget for tolls — they add up fast

The MTA's tolling zones, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, and tunnel crossings into Manhattan can add $20–$60/day to your effective cost. All-electronic tolling (E-ZPass) is the only option — confirm your rental includes a toll transponder or bring your own.

Tip 03

Compare EWR vs JFK before booking

Newark Liberty (EWR) often prices 10–20% lower than JFK for the same vehicle because New Jersey airport surcharges are lower. LF Tours' comparison includes EWR — search all three airports before committing.

Tip 04

Book at least 72 hours ahead in summer

Memorial Day through Labor Day sees peak demand at JFK and LGA. Budget and Alamo economy fleets sell out first. Booking 3–7 days early on lftours.com typically saves 18–35% versus same-day walk-up rates.

Tip 05

Use a compact or mid-size — not a full-size

Brooklyn's narrow streets and tight parking garages favor smaller vehicles. A compact or mid-size from Enterprise or Hertz maneuvers far more easily than a full-size sedan while costing 20–30% less per day.

Tip 06

Call LF Tours if you hit a rate spike

If online rates look high, call +1 (888) 381-2713. Our agents have access to inventory across all 8 brands and can often find rates that don't surface in standard searches. Available 24/7, average 7-second pickup.

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Why Trust LF Tours for Your Brooklyn Car Rental?

Lease N Fly Inc., registered in Canada in 2025 (BN: 775997034RC0001), operates lftours.com as the only car rental comparison platform serving customers across 50+ cities in the USA and Canada where a live human answers your call in an average of 7 seconds. No chatbots. No automated menus. No call routing labyrinths.

LF Tours compares Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, Sixt, Europcar, Alamo, and National in a single search — every brand, every rate, every vehicle class. Our agents at +1 (888) 381-2713 (24/7) can rebook a vehicle, switch pickup airports from JFK to LGA, extend a rental, or find last-minute availability when online searches show nothing. The kind of help that used to require calling each brand separately.

Brooklyn travelers deal with some of the most complex logistics of any US rental market — airport transfers, bridge tolls, borough-to-borough pickup options, and seasonal demand spikes. LF Tours exists to absorb that complexity so you book right the first time.

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FAQ About Brooklyn Car Rentals

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The cheapest car rental in Brooklyn typically starts from $49/day through Budget and Alamo for economy vehicles. LF Tours compares live rates from Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, Sixt, Europcar, Alamo, and National simultaneously, so you always see the lowest available price without visiting eight separate sites. Rates vary by pickup date, vehicle class, and season — search at lftours.com for the most current prices on your exact dates.