Budget Car Rental at New York La Guardia Airport

LaGuardia Airport is one of the large airports found in New York, a city famous for its attraction of the Statue of Liberty. There are also another two airports serving New York, referred to as the JFK International airport and the Newark Liberty International Airport. LaGuardia is the smaller of the three, however, still handles almost 25 million passengers every year. It’s official IATA code is LGA. Arriving passengers often need some form of transport, and a rented car is often considered as most convenient. Budget LaGuardia Airport is one of the car hire companies present, and they are very popular for low car rental rates and excellent customer service.

LGA is served by almost twenty airline companies, which fly in from various local and international destinations. The majority of the airport’s flights are, however, domestic. The airport is a hub for Delta Air Lines, and a focus city for American Airlines. There are four terminal buildings at LaGuardia Airport, all of which are equipped with a variety of shops and restaurants, as well as other facilities that include banking and currency exchange services, Wi-Fi connections and information centres. Information counters for ground transportation are found in every terminal in the arrival areas. The car hire companies of the airport all offer free shuttle services to their pickup/drop-off locations, and most passengers report the buses to be quick and convenient to use. They have room for luggage, and are able to meet the needs of a person with disabilities.

Budget’s car rental offices at LaGuardia Airport are open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. They have no exception hours, which means that car hire on all public holidays poses no problems. This is also one of Budget’s Fastbreak rental locations. Members of the Fastbreak program enjoy quicker and more convenient reservations, rentals and returns, and have access to a wide range of exclusive benefits. They may also enjoy price discounts, and the choice of driving vehicles of the highest quality. Fastbreak is only for more frequent renters, which are considered as persons who have hired a car three or more times from any Budget rental location. Many of the LaGuardia Airport car hire companies also offer special services for their business renters, such as guaranteed low rates throughout the year.

At New York City airports, passengers just eighteen years of age or older can hire a car. However, such young drivers are subject to high rental rates, as they will pay an additional charge of $52.00 per day of car hire. Drivers between the ages of 21 and 24 will pay an additional charge of $35.00 per day. Young driver fees is applicable to each ‘young’ driver registered on the rental contract. Persons within these age groups may also only choose the vehicle categories of Economy, Compact, Intermediate, Standard, Fullsize, Intermediate SUV, convertible or Standard Elite. Luxury and Premium cars may not be hired, and larger Minivans and Passenger Vans may also not be selected. The primary renter and additional drivers should be present to collect the vehicle, as Budget will need to see a valid drivers license from each person. Renters from foreign countries may require an International Driving Permit, or should provide a valid passport and return airline ticket. Canadian-endorsed driving licenses are accepted.

A major credit card is almost always required for car hire as well from any of the LaGuardia Airport car rental companies. The credit card used should be in the name of the primary renter, and a hold of the estimated rental charges will be placed against the account at the start of the rental period. Sometimes a debit card with the Mastercard or Visa logo may also be used for this purpose, and may usually be used for the final payment of the rental contract. Examples of credit cards accepted are Mastercard, Visa, Diner’s Club Int’l, American Express, AT&T Capital, GE Capital, Discover, PHH and Sears.

Budget hires a wide range of smaller sized cars that are fuel efficient and environmentally friendly. They come with cheaper rental rates, and are often considered as ideal for city driving. Vehicles of the Economy category are similar to the Hyundai Accent, and the Ford Focus is an example of a car in the Compact category. Most vehicles of this size have air conditioning, dual airbags, power locks, power windows and an automatic transmission. They could also offer cruise control and safety rear door locks. When travelling with small children, it is recommended to hire a child seat from Budget, and if unfamiliar with the New York City roads, a satellite navigation system is most useful. Additional equipment includes Budget hand controls for disabled drivers, which is a device that operates the main functions of a vehicle (brake and accelerator pedals). From the rental location of LaGuardia Airport, hand controls are free of charge, however, all other items of equipment will cost a few extra dollars per day of hire.

Medium-sized cars from Budget include the Dodge Avenger, Ford Fusion, Chevy Impala and Ford Escape, with is an SUV with a powerful V6 engine. There are also many other SUVs available for hire, such as the Ford Expedition EL with room for eight passengers, the Ford Expedition with room for seven passengers and the Ford Explorer. The Dodge Caravan is a super Minivan which is ideal for groups of travellers. It has an anti-theft system and remote keyless entry. One of Budget’s largest vehicles is the Ford Econoline, with twelve seatbelts. Budget one way hires may be permitted for passengers who are not returning to LaGuardia Airport. One way hire services could be more expensive than an ordinary rental. Contact Budget, LaGuardia Airport, for all further information required.

Address:
Budget Car Rental
LaGuardia Airport
88-08 23rd Avenue
East Elmhurst, NY 11370 US

Telephone Number: 718-639-6400