Car rental requirements at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Compare debit-card rules, deposits, return-travel requirements and minimum ages for 7 rental companies at JFK.
7 rental companies compared
At a glance
Can you rent a car at JFK with a debit card?
6 of 7 accept debit cards
1 has additional conditions.
How much is the rental car deposit at JFK?
From $200
Some companies require higher or variable holds.
Do you need a return flight to rent a car at JFK?
May be required
6 companies have return-travel conditions.
How old do you have to be to rent a car at JFK?
18–25
Varies by rental company.
Documents
A valid driver’s license is required.
Passport, permit, payment-card or proof-of-address requirements vary by rental company.
International renters
Additional documents may be required.
3 companies publish additional requirements.
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- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Alamo U.S. airport policy normally requires return travel for debit; JFK is in a market where Enterprise/National publish special local exceptions, so do not inherit blindly
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Accepted
- Deposit
- $200–$300 depending on rental length
- Estimated rental + $200 for 1-3 days; +$300 for 4+ days; prepaid debit hold $250
- Minimum age
- 25
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Pay at counter: up to $200
- Pay-at-counter: estimated rental charges + up to $200; prepaid rate: $250 hold in addition to prepaid amount
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Not published
- Accepted
- Deposit
- $600 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes
- $600 for debit/money-order renters without return itinerary; $400 credit-card standard / $850 listed luxury classes
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Debit hold: up to $500
- Estimated rental + up to $500 debit authorization; cash-deposit path minimum $200 or 150% of estimated charges
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Accepted
- Deposit
- $600 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes
- $600 money-order deposit for disembarking renters; credit-card renters without return itinerary: $400 standard / $850 listed luxury classes
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Deposit depends on vehicle/category and payment method
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Conditional
| Rental company | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Accepted | Deposit variesAlamo U.S. airport policy normally requires return travel for debit; JFK is in a market where Enterprise/National publish special local exceptions, so do not inherit blindly | Conditional | 18 |
| Avis | Accepted | $200–$300 depending on rental lengthEstimated rental + $200 for 1-3 days; +$300 for 4+ days; prepaid debit hold $250 | Conditional | 25 |
| Budget | Accepted | Pay at counter: up to $200Pay-at-counter: estimated rental charges + up to $200; prepaid rate: $250 hold in addition to prepaid amount | Not published | 18 |
| Enterprise | Accepted | $600 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes$600 for debit/money-order renters without return itinerary; $400 credit-card standard / $850 listed luxury classes | Conditional | 21 |
| Hertz | Accepted | Debit hold: up to $500Estimated rental + up to $500 debit authorization; cash-deposit path minimum $200 or 150% of estimated charges | Conditional | 18 |
| National | Accepted | $600 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes$600 money-order deposit for disembarking renters; credit-card renters without return itinerary: $400 standard / $850 listed luxury classes | Conditional | 18 |
| SIXT | Conditional | Deposit variesDeposit depends on vehicle/category and payment method | Conditional | 18 |