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SIXT Car Rental in Newark
Welcome to Newark! This New Jersey city is famous for being just a short distance from NYC, but it also has plenty of attractions in its own right. Home to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the Newark Museum, and much more, Newark is waiting to be discovered.
You’ll find our main SIXT branch ready to serve you at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). With our large fleet made up of premium vehicles, you’ll get exactly what you need when you rent a car in Newark with SIXT, whether you need a compact vehicle or a minivan.
Driving Tips for Newark
Your New Jersey adventure starts as soon as you get behind the wheel. For an even more enjoyable trip, keep these tips and tricks in mind:
- Toll roads: NJ is well-known for its toll roads, and you’ll encounter a few of them in and around Newark. Ask about our prepaid toll program to make your trip hassle-free.
- Airport traffic: As home to one of the area’s largest airports, traffic leading to and from EWR can get intense. If you’re not heading to the airport, try to avoid I-78 and I-95 in this area.
- Idling: In the state of NJ, it is illegal to idle for more than 3 minutes at a time unless you’re stuck in traffic.
- Sharing the road: You’ll likely be sharing the road with pedestrians, cyclists, and public buses, especially in crowded downtown areas. Be sure to stay alert and aware.
These tips for driving in Newark and the rest of New Jersey will help make it a stress-free experience.
Best places to visit in and around Newark
With a rental car in Newark, you’ll have access to everything the city has to offer, as well as the freedom to head outside the city limits whenever you want. Don’t miss these top attractions:
- Branch Brook Park: Famous for its trails, lakes, and cherry trees, this park offers a bit of respite from big-city life. The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart is also located along the outside of the park.
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center: Also known as NJPAC, this venue is one of the largest in the country and hosts many high-profile concerts, theater performances, and other events.
- Day trip to New York City: When you get a car rental in Newark, the iconic NYC is just a quick 30-minute drive across the bay. You may also want to visit the Statue of Liberty while you’re at it.
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Good to know when renting in Newark, NJ
When you choose to pay later while booking, you have the option of canceling your car rental before pick up. This gives you ultimate flexibility in case your plans change.
With this optional add-on, you have unlimited use of automated toll lanes. This saves you the cost of administrative fees and the hassle of having to spend time waiting to pay at toll plazas.
You must be at least 21 years old to rent at most SIXT stations in the U.S. Some car categories require the driver to be 25. You will also be charged an underage driving fee if you are under 25.
