Thrifty, John F Kennedy Airport Car hire

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Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Nissan Kicks
Small SUV
US$ 31/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Nissan Juke
Small SUV
US$ 31/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Nissan Rogue
Small SUV
US$ 33/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Jeep Compass
Small SUV
US$ 33/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Chevrolet Spark
Mini
US$ 33/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Mazda 3
Compact
US$ 34/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Ford Focus
Compact
US$ 34/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
- Buick Encore
  US$ 34/day
- Ford Fiesta
  US$ 36/day
- Toyota Corolla
  US$ 36/day
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- Thrifty John F. Kennedy Intl Airport(JFK) Nissan Sentra Rental
  US$ 51/day
- Thrifty John F. Kennedy Intl Airport(JFK) Volkswagen Jetta Rental
  US$ 62/day
- Thrifty John F. Kennedy Intl Airport(JFK) Ford Fusion Rental
  US$ 62/day
- Thrifty John F. Kennedy Intl Airport(JFK) Toyota Camry Rental
  US$ 63/day
- Thrifty John F. Kennedy Intl Airport(JFK) Kia Optima Rental
  US$ 63/day
- Thrifty John F. Kennedy Intl Airport(JFK) Chevrolet Malibu Rental
  US$ 63/day
- Thrifty John F. Kennedy Intl Airport(JFK) Hyundai veloster Rental
  US$ 63/day
- Thrifty John F. Kennedy Intl Airport(JFK) Honda Civic Rental
  US$ 63/day
- Thrifty John F. Kennedy Intl Airport(JFK) Chevrolet Equinox Rental
  US$ 73/day
- Thrifty John F. Kennedy Intl Airport(JFK) Kia Sorento Rental
  US$ 83/day
- Thrifty John F. Kennedy Intl Airport(JFK) Nissan Altima Rental
  US$ 85/day
- Thrifty John F. Kennedy Intl Airport(JFK) Nissan Pathfinder Rental
  US$ 88/day
- Thrifty John F. Kennedy Intl Airport(JFK) Hyundai Santa Fe Rental
  US$ 94/day
- Thrifty John F. Kennedy Intl Airport(JFK) Chrysler Pacifica Rental
  US$ 108/day
- Thrifty John F. Kennedy Intl Airport(JFK) Toyota Sienna Rental
  US$ 119/day
- Thrifty John F. Kennedy Intl Airport(JFK) Nissan Quest Rental
  US$ 123/day
- Thrifty John F. Kennedy Intl Airport(JFK) Gmc Yukon Rental
  US$ 123/day

Thrifty - John F Kennedy Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

BUILDING 312 FEDERAL CIRCLE,JAMAICA,NY,11430,US

Telephone

8772830898 / (877) 283-0898

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - John F Kennedy Airport car hire location is located out of the airport

You can arrive by airport light trail and locate Thrifty - John F Kennedy Airport car hire.

Please take the take the AirTrain to the Federal Circle stop. We are located on the Ground Floor. Follow the Dollar/Thrifty logo to the car park for pick up.

Drop-off Instructions

Please return to the car park located at:Thrifty, 312 Federal Cir, Queens, NY 11430, United States. Then take the AirTrain back to the airport. Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eUikAYf7tSAtqqnZ6

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	06:00 -22:00	06:00 -22:00	06:00 -22:00	06:00 -22:00	06:00 -22:00	06:00 -22:00	06:00 -22:00

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

20 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 20 - 24 years old with charge of USD 25 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit(IDP) is only a translation.You must present your original driving licence with the original IDP at the counter.

Original driving licence + Official embassy translation in English

Please note that your English translation should be authorized by the embassy.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in United States

Additional Extras

Extras Prices

Additional driver

Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

USD 13/day

GPS rental

Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.

USD 16.99/day

Infant car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)

USD 13.99/day

capped at USD 98

Child car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌

USD 13.99/day

capped at USD 98

Child booster seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg

USD 13.99/day

capped at USD 91

Tire chains rental

Prices and inventory depend on local stores.

USD 18/day

Cross Border

Conditional:

Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Mexico, Canada

A vehicle can be driven across the Canadian border at any time, no matter what location it was rented from. It is recommended to have PERS coverage when using vehicle in cross border rentals for the US and Canada. The renter must have a valid driver's license and rental record to cross the border into Canada. Canadian law does require that everyone entering the country have a passport, so everyone in the vehicle must have the proper identification. If a renter (including a Canadian resident) is driving a U.S. rented (and licensed in the U.S.) vehicle to Canada, it can only be driven across the border for up to 30 days unless an extension is requested from Customs at the time of entry.

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess:

USD 0

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess:

USD 0

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Free Tank

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

3.2 km from John F. Kennedy Intl Airport

14.1 km from La Guardia Airport

16.7 km from East 34th Street Airport

Railway Stations

17.5 km from Grand Central Station

23.7 km from George Washington Bridge Bus Station

24.4 km from Dyckman Street Subway Station

Hotels

14.5 km from Allegria Hotel

16.5 km from Holiday Inn NYC - Lower East Side

16.7 km from Redford Hotel

Other Landmarks

16.8 km from Brooklyn Bridge

18 km from New York Public Library

18.2 km from Ground Zero

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: 40.6612154 -73.8053844

Location Images

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The Sign

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The Rental Desk

Guest Reviews

Total points： 7.4 / 10 Good

Vehicle condition: 2.5
Vehicle cleanliness: 2.0
Spaciousness: 2.3
Counter staff: 1.7
Pick-up location: 2.1
Drop-off location: 2.1
Pick-up time: 30-60 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

okin
New York
9 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
ジープのグランドチェロキーか同等の車ということで予約しましたが、当日、グランドチェロキーではなくToyota 4 Runnerでした。アメリカだったので、アメ車のグラチェロが良かったのですが、かなわず。しかしながら、4 Runnerはよく走ってくれて、故障の兆候は皆無でした。ただし、タイヤのコンデションはよくなく、もっど貸出時に慎重にチェックしておくべきだと思いました。ただ、走破はできました。途中、ネジを踏んでパンクしましたが、ロードサービスに電話して、結局タイヤ屋で修理してもらいましたが、至って迅速で無償でした。貸出時に、4Runnerよりも新しい車はないのかときいたところ、何台か提案してくれたりと、非常に親切でした。
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M.Perry
New York
7.7 /10 Good
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Counter staff were very grumpy and unhelpful. There was the option of an ez-pass for tolls that was not explained at all which was also very unhelpful. They really appeared to nor care less. Car staff on the other hand were very happy and helpful.
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M.EL BAZ
New York
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Seule note négative : l’attente trop longue pour retirer le véhicule. Véhicule impeccable au delà de mes attentes
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J.Murphy
New York
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Appropriate vehicle, met our requirements. Excellent service
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V.Perez
New York
9 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Charged a lot more than what was quoted. And charged for things that were included in the price
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I.Lazarevski
New York
3.7 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
We have never in all our life dealt with more unfriendly and rude counter staff. We did our best to be pleasant customers in dealing with what was extremely bad customer service. Prison Guards are more friendly with inmates than this company is with thier customers. The car was so dirty as well. I have a stain on my clothing just from dirt in the drink bottle holder. Car also stunk. They also charge an exceedingly high price on tolls compared with other companies. So watch out if you think you are getting a good price on the car... they sting you with toll administration fees. On return we once again were met with very rude staff. And waited an extremely long time, having to then rush to our flight. I don't think this company cares to have customers. We never complained about all the above as we realized they didn't care how customers felt.
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B.Mun
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Max and Chris at the JFK rental car were amazing. So friendly with customer.
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Burton Dewar
New York
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Very unfriendly service, all staff have a bad attitude, and they just keep asking for extra charges to make more money. They wouldn't give the car if you arrive before the scheduled time, and they charge an extra $60 for returning the car not even 30 minutes late, which is more than a day's rental. The worst part is the terrible attitude, especially from the Black staff who could be very rude. The worst car rental experience ever. Never rent from this company again, never rent from this company again, never rent from this company again.
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Perry Lytton
New York
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Repeatedly told me I didn't need to buy fuel but still charged me; they forced me to buy a full tank
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Claire Eugen
New York
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Quite average
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Rachel Lucia
New York
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
The car speed was very quick. Upon arrival, you just hand over the keys to the staff. The explanation of insurance and toll passes took a bit of time, but there was no hard sell. Overall, the process was quick and the staff were courteous.
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Armstrong Sam
New York
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Issues about the e-pass rental fees and toll fees need to be clearly stated on the platform. Every time, I end up getting tricked. This time, I didn't dare to get an e-pass because I was worried about high rental fees. Unexpectedly, it's all cashless tolls. We passed through about two toll stations on the first day, and later the bill came to $52.25.
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Stanford Garcia
New York
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
The staff was impatient and unclear, making the car difficult to locate.
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Curitis Steele
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Very good
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Thomas Sinclair
New York
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
The agent misled us into purchasing E-Zpass for $350, but it wasn't activated and couldn't be used. We had to pay tolls out of our own pocket throughout the trip. When returning the car, we didn't get a refund, only the toll fees we paid ourselves were reimbursed, which amounted to a few dozen dollars. It might have been an oversight that E-Zpass wasn't activated, but I explicitly said it was too expensive and unnecessary when renting the car. The agent falsely claimed that many places don’t accept cash, but during our two-week trip, there was only one such toll station. Considering the toll costs, $350 is unreasonable. Moreover, not having E-Zpass activated meant we couldn't enjoy the convenience of automatic toll payments, yet we were still charged $350, which is completely incomprehensible and unacceptable.
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Daisy II.
New York
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
The staff's attitude was extremely poor during car rental. They didn't have the model we initially reserved and didn't explain why, just provided a so-called equivalent model. When we tried to discuss changing the model with the staff, they were very rude and even made discriminatory remarks.
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Melissa Becher
New York
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Good
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Hayden Johnson
New York
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
The company is quite good, but there are too many people in line!
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Jessie Galbraith
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Very happy with the 9-day trip, full vehicle guarantee.
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Vincent Cocker
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Simple procedures
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Emily Cowper
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
I reserved a Versa, but I was given a brand new Altima with an initial mileage of 979 miles. The driving experience was excellent.
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Louis Barney
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Very satisfied
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Anonymous
New York
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Counter staff was not helpful at all, very aggressive and did not answer any of my questions. She was very un polite and charged me over the price for the agreed price without any clarification and when I asked first she ignored and then the 2nd time she answered me very aggressively and she said how would I know in a very aggressive way. Also for the security deposit, she charged me way above the amount that was specified. Conclusion : this is my first and last time to deal with Thrifty because of this person.
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Erin Cissie
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Extremely satisfied
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Lewis Bartholomew
New York
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
I've rented cars here several times and it was fine, but this time was so-so. I had to wait in a long queue for quite a while and didn't get the car I originally booked. They gave me a Chevrolet instead. It was a brand-new car, but it had a strong smell. We were in a rush, so had no choice. My child coughed the whole way. After making the payment, I noticed an extra charge of over $30. When I asked if it was tax, they said yes. However, later I found out my prepayment already included taxes. Could customer service clarify this? Picking up and returning the car went smoothly overall, but keep in mind that Thrifty seems to have merged with Hertz. You'll need to go to Hertz for both pick-up and drop-off. If you look for Thrifty, it might involve some hassle.
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Deirdre Bartlett
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Very satisfied
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Elijah Belloc
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
The car model is excellent.
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Earl David
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Simple and fast
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