John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK
New York (Jamaica, Queens), NY
Rental building: Federal Circle - the rental companies' buildings sit around the Federal Circle AirTrain station
Federal Circle, Jamaica, NY 11430 (building numbers differ by company - see the table below)
Getting there from your terminal
Take the AirTrain from any terminal to Federal Circle station, then follow the signs to your company's building. Rides between the terminals and Federal Circle are free. Avis says trains run every 5-15 minutes.
Same - the AirTrain serves every terminal.
Good to know: The AirTrain is free between the terminals and Federal Circle; you only pay ($8.75) if you get on or off at Jamaica or Howard Beach. Enterprise now shares the National and Alamo building (308).
Who’s at the rental centre
| Company | Opening hours |
|---|
| EnterpriseConfirmedFederal Circle (AirTrain station) - each company has its own building | 5:00 am - 11:59 pm, every day |
| NationalTo be confirmedFederal Circle (AirTrain station) - each company has its own building | Not listed yet |
| AlamoTo be confirmedFederal Circle (AirTrain station) - each company has its own building | Not listed yet |
| HertzTo be confirmedFederal Circle (AirTrain station) - each company has its own building | Reported 24 hours |
| DollarSources disagreeFederal Circle (AirTrain station) - each company has its own building | Reported 24 hours |
| ThriftyTo be confirmedFederal Circle (AirTrain station) - each company has its own building | Reported 24 hours |
| AvisConfirmedFederal Circle (AirTrain station) - each company has its own building - counter about 50 yards from the station | Open 24 hours, every day |
| BudgetConfirmedFederal Circle (AirTrain station) - each company has its own building - counter about 50 yards from the station | 5:30 am - 1:00 am, every day |
Confirmed read on the airport’s or company’s own page. To be confirmed from other listings. Sources disagree check before you go.
Backup if your counter is closed or sold out
Airport-only brands back up through a sister company, which means a new booking.
| Nearby branch | Hours and how to get there |
|---|
| Enterprise (also the backup for National and Alamo)ConfirmedEnterprise - Ozone Park, 86-02 Rockaway Blvd, Ozone Park, NY 11416 | Mon-Fri 7:30 am-6 pm; Sat 9 am-1 pm; Sun closedAbout 3-4 miles north-west (estimate). Taxi/rideshare. Branch lists a customer pick-up service - ask when calling. |
| Enterprise (also the backup for National and Alamo)ConfirmedEnterprise - Jamaica, Hillside Ave, 139-24 Hillside Ave, Jamaica, NY 11435 | Mon-Fri 8 am-6 pm; Sat 9 am-1 pm; Sun closedAbout 4-5 miles north (estimate). AirTrain to Jamaica station ($8.75), then a short taxi; or taxi/rideshare direct. |
Need a car at JFK airport?
See estimated prices, pick the car, and your agent calls with the exact quote.
How do I return my rental car at JFK?
Follow the Rental Car Return signs as you drive into the airport. Most companies take cars back at the same place you picked them up: Federal Circle - the rental companies' buildings sit around the Federal Circle AirTrain station.
Return address: Federal Circle, Jamaica, NY 11430 (building numbers differ by company - see the table below)
Allow extra time if a shuttle or train takes you back to the terminal.
Returning outside opening hours, or at a different location from the one you booked? Check first, because it can add a fee or keep your deposit held longer. Leave your number and we'll check it for your booking.
Common problems at JFK
Tolls: Bridges, tunnels and highways around the city are tolled, mostly electronically, so check how your company bills tolls before you leave.
Visiting from abroad? See our guide for international renters: licences, cards and cover.
Questions people ask
Where are the rental cars at John F. Kennedy airport?
Rental counters at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Federal Circle - the rental companies' buildings sit around the Federal Circle AirTrain station. Address: Federal Circle, Jamaica, NY 11430 (building numbers differ by company - see the table below).
How do I get to the rental car counters at JFK?
Take the AirTrain from any terminal to Federal Circle station, then follow the signs to your company's building. Rides between the terminals and Federal Circle are free. Avis says trains run every 5-15 minutes.
How do I return my rental car at JFK?
Follow the Rental Car Return signs as you drive into the airport. Most companies take cars back where you picked them up: Federal Circle - the rental companies' buildings sit around the Federal Circle AirTrain station. The address is Federal Circle, Jamaica, NY 11430 (building numbers differ by company - see the table below). Allow extra time if a shuttle or train takes you back to the terminal.
Which rental car companies are at JFK?
On-airport companies include Enterprise, National, Alamo, Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, Avis, Budget.
Locations last checked 2026-10-19. Find another airport or use the city, station and port finder.
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