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  • 12rental companies
  • from $69 per day
  • 9.4 top rated · Sixt

A rental car here costs $138 a day on average, about $971 for a week. The most popular car class is SUV, at about $151 a day. Payless is the cheapest for a small car, about $71 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026.

  • In the terminal: 5 · Free shuttle bus: 5
  • Free cancellation: 11 of 12
  • Debit card accepted: 7 of 12
  • Sixt
  • Alamo
  • National
  • Enterprise
  • Budget
  • Avis
  • +6

Where to pick up in Hillside

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Newark International Airport New Jersey · 5 km Airport 12 $71 18 min

Nearby, 17–49 km

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Jersey City 455 Washington Blvd · 17 km City office 2 $68 19 min
Staten Island Charleston · 19 km City office 1 $72 21 min
Morristown Municipal Airport · 19 km Airport 1 $75 14 min
Brooklyn 4th Ave · 19 km City office 1 $72 24 min
Brooklyn Greenwood · 22 km City office 1 $85 24 min
Manhattan Midtown West · 22 km City office 6 $49 16 min
Midtown/times Square · 22 km City office 3 $79 19 min
Manhattan Upper West Side · 23 km City office 4 $58 18 min
New York Manhattan · 24 km City office 3 $119 15 min
Woodside · 28 km City office 4 $75 20 min
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Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
New York La Guardia Airport · 31 km Airport 11 $50 22 min
Jamaica · 35 km City office 3 $75 10 min
Bronx Woodlawn · 38 km City office 2 $61 22 min
New York: JFK International Airport · 38 km Airport 11 $45 21 min
Red Bank Downtown · 41 km City office 1 $58 18 min
Red Bank · 43 km City office 1 $62 21 min
Cranbury · 49 km City office 1 $65 18 min

Car rental prices in Hillside by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Economy Mitsubishi Mirage, Chevrolet Spark, Ford Fiesta 10 $77 $84
Compact Nissan Versa, Kia Soul, Kia Niro Electric 12 $76 $87
Intermediate Toyota Corolla, Toyota Prius Hybrid, Hyundai Elantra 12 $74 $92
Standard Volkswagen Jetta, Jeep Wrangler, Mercedes C Class 11 $78 $92
Full size Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry, Dodge Magnum 10 $77 $98
Small SUV Buick Encore, Jeep Renegade, Audi Q3 9 $87 $93
Medium SUV Toyota Rav4, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Wrangler 12 $83 $99
Large SUV Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Explorer 11 $109 $187
SUV Chevrolet Bolt ELECTRIC, Ford Flex 4 $84
Minivan Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, Nissan Quest 11 $111 $162
12-passenger van Ford E350, Ford Transit Passengervan, Ford ClubWagon 5 $118
15-passenger van Chevrolet Express, Ford Transit 3 $118
Luxury Audi A4, Cadillac CTS, Cadillac XTS 3 $167
Premium Nissan Maxima, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Impala 7 $99 $184
Convertible Ford Mustang Convertible, Jeep Wrangler 2 $102
Small or medium truck Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Ford F-150 6 $69
Large truck Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram 2 $88

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Kia Niro Electric rental car in Hillside Budget

Kia Niro Electric

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $76/day
Nissan Versa rental car in Hillside Sixt

Nissan Versa

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $76/day
Ford Focus rental car in Hillside Thrifty

Ford Focus

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $77/day
Ford Fiesta rental car in Hillside Dollar

Ford Fiesta

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $77/day
Chevrolet Spark rental car in Hillside Thrifty

Chevrolet Spark

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $77/day
Mitsubishi Mirage rental car in Hillside Alamo

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $80/day
Hyundai Venue rental car in Hillside Budget

Hyundai Venue

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $80/day
Kia Soul rental car in Hillside Budget

Kia Soul

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $80/day

Car rental companies in Hillside

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Aug 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Sixt

In the terminal 37 min wait Credit and debit cards
9.4
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $76/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.7 Cleanliness 9.7 Service at the rental desk 9.7 Pick-up process 9.4 Drop-off process 9.8

Included in the price

  • Taxes
  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · GPS

Office

Sixt at Newark International Airport New Jersey
132 Carson Road Terminal A, Newark, 07114, NJ
+18887498227

Alamo

In the terminal 17 min wait Credit and debit cards
9.1
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $84/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.9 Cleanliness 9.3 Service at the rental desk 9.0 Pick-up process 9.3 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Alamo at Newark International Airport New Jersey
132 Carson Rd, Newark, 07114, NJ
8447272984

National

In the terminal 24 min wait Credit and debit cards
8.8
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $95/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

National at Newark International Airport New Jersey
132 Carson Rd, Newark, 07114, NJ
8447272983

Enterprise

21 min wait Credit and debit cards
8.4
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $92/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.3 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

  • Breakdown assistance

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Enterprise at Newark International Airport New Jersey
132 Carson Rd, Newark, 07114, NJ
8447272982

Budget

Free shuttle bus 14 min wait Credit card only
8.0
Very good 10000+ reviews
from $76/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 8.3 Service at the rental desk 8.0 Pick-up process 7.5 Drop-off process 8.4

Included in the price

  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget at Newark International Airport New Jersey
132 Carson Rd (3rd Floor), Newark, 07114, NJ
973-961-2990

Avis

Free shuttle bus 18 min wait Credit card only
7.7
Very good 5000+ reviews
from $94/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.7 Cleanliness 7.2 Service at the rental desk 8.2 Pick-up process 7.2 Drop-off process 8.2

Included in the price

  • Airport fee
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Avis at Newark International Airport New Jersey
132 Carson Rd (3rd Floor), Newark, 07114, NJ
973-961-4300

Dollar

Free shuttle bus 14 min wait Credit and debit cards
6.7
Good 5000+ reviews
from $77/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.3 Cleanliness 7.8 Service at the rental desk 5.7 Pick-up process 5.8 Drop-off process 8.1

Included in the price

  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Additional driver

Office

Dollar at Newark International Airport New Jersey
132 Carson Road, Airtrain P2, Newark, NJ, United States, 07114
(973) 824-2003

Payless

Free shuttle bus 14 min wait Credit card only
6.6
Good 1000+ reviews
from $71/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.2 Cleanliness 6.6 Service at the rental desk 6.3 Pick-up process 5.8 Drop-off process 8.3

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Cancellation fee $130

Office

Payless at Newark International Airport New Jersey
134 Lindbergh Rd, Newark Liberty Intl Airport, Newark, 07114, NJ
973-242-2124

Hertz

In the terminal 21 min wait Credit and debit cards
6.5
Good 2000+ reviews
from $94/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 5.8 Cleanliness 7.2 Service at the rental desk 6.7 Pick-up process 6.7 Drop-off process 6.3

Included in the price

  • Airport fee
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Additional driver

Office

Hertz at Newark International Airport New Jersey
132 Carson Rd, Newark, Nj, 07114, NJ
9736212000

Thrifty

Free shuttle bus Credit and debit cards
5.3
Average 5000+ reviews
from $77/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 4.2 Cleanliness 7.2 Service at the rental desk 4.1 Pick-up process 3.7 Drop-off process 7.7

Included in the price

  • Taxes
  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Fully charged
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Snow chains · Additional driver

Office

Thrifty at Newark International Airport New Jersey
132 Carson Road, Airtrain P2, Newark, NJ, United States, 07114
(973) 824-2003

Ace

3 min wait Credit card only
4.8
Poor 2000+ reviews
from $87/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 4.1 Cleanliness 6.0 Service at the rental desk 5.1 Pick-up process 4.2 Drop-off process 4.8

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Office

Ace at Newark International Airport New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey(NJ), United States of America, 07114

Flizzr

In the terminal 12 min wait Credit card only
9.1
Few reviews 5+ reviews
from $102/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 9.4 Service at the rental desk 9.2 Pick-up process 9.1 Drop-off process 9.4

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Flizzr at Newark International Airport New Jersey
132 Carson Road Terminal A, Newark, 07114, NJ
+1-8887498227

Rental conditions in Hillside

Based on 12 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Debit card Accepted by 7 of 12 suppliers: Sixt, Alamo, National, Enterprise, Dollar, Hertz and 1 more.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 5 of 12 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 12 suppliers.
Fuel policy Full to full (7 suppliers), Fully charged (1 supplier)
Transmission Automatic 99%, manual 1%.
Electric and hybrid Toyota Prius Hybrid, Kia Niro Electric, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Chevrolet Bolt ELECTRIC, from $71 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 11 suppliers. Cancellation fee: Payless $130.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (1 supplier), Third-party liability (TPL) (1 supplier).
Included in the price Airport fee, Taxes, Breakdown assistance
One-way rental Allowed by 7 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $79–$475.
Free additional driver Alamo
Extras Infant seat (10 suppliers), Child seat (10 suppliers), Booster seat (10 suppliers), GPS (10 suppliers), Ski rack (6 suppliers), Winter tires (3 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (5 suppliers), Free additional driver (1 supplier), Special discount (1 supplier)

Driving in the USA: drive on the right · 0.08% blood alcohol (0.05% in Utah) · 0.02% for new drivers. Driving rules

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Car rental in Hillside: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 3 min at Ace to 37 min at Sixt.

For a small car, Payless is the cheapest at about $71 a day and is rated 6.6 out of 10. Sixt is rated 9.4 and costs about $76.

99% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 12 suppliers. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in the USA, Israel and Brazil. A typical rental lasts 6 days.

Car rental in Hillside: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Hillside?
Car rental in Hillside starts from $69 per day, and the average price is $138 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $416 for a 3-day weekend and $971 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars in Hillside?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Hillside over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • SUV: $151 per day
  • Van: $167 per day
  • Standard: $104 per day
  • Luxury: $193 per day
  • Compact: $86 per day
  • Full-size: $102 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Hillside?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Hillside over the last 12 months:
  • Sixt, average price $137 per day
  • Dollar, average price $130 per day
  • Budget, average price $125 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Hillside?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Hillside are:
  • Sixt: rated 9.4/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $137 per day
  • Alamo: rated 9.1/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $126 per day
  • National: rated 8.8/10 by 1000+ customers, average price $152 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Aug 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Hillside?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Hillside are:
  • Payless: about $71 per day
  • Sixt: about $76 per day
  • Thrifty: about $77 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Hillside?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Sixt, Alamo and Flizzr
  • Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Budget, Avis and Dollar
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Hillside and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. In Hillside, one-way rentals are offered by Alamo, Flizzr and Budget. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Hillside?
The minimum age to rent a car in Hillside is usually 21, although some companies accept drivers from 18 and others require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year.

Can I rent a car in Hillside with a debit card?
Rental companies in Hillside typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Hillside: Sixt, Alamo, National, Enterprise, Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Hillside offer unlimited mileage?
9 rental companies in Hillside include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Alamo, Flizzr and National. Sixt, Budget and Avis offer it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Hillside?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Hillside are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Sixt, Alamo, Flizzr, Budget, Avis, Dollar and Hertz.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Hillside?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Hillside include Dollar, Avis and Budget. The cheapest is Budget, from $71 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

What extras can I add to a car rental in Hillside?
You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
  • Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but in Hillside Alamo includes an additional driver for free.
  • GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
  • Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
  • Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.

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