 | | Renting a Car in Newark: Enjoy the Garden State | | | Given the city’s proximity to Newark International Airport, many of the car rental agencies are located either at the airport itself or in the area immediately surrounding it. Most visitors avail themselves of these particular services. For travelers who are not arriving by air, several agency branches can be found in downtown Newark.
Expect to pay approximately $400 per week for an economy car, a figure which typically includes unlimited mileage but not any airport fees and related taxes. Full-size cars will cost at least $500 per week. Many companies do not rent to drivers under the age of 25. Those that do will likely tack on a surcharge. Agencies also typically apply additional fees for extra drivers. Another consideration to keep in mind is the fact that some companies do not want you to take the car out of the state of New Jersey. Doing so may result in extra fees added to the final cost of the rental.
Further, it is a good idea to check with your credit card company ahead of time in order to determine the level of insurance coverage it provides when using the card to rent a car. You may find that the optional insurance offered by rental agencies is not necessary. | | | |  | | |
