Newark EWR car rental rules: age, debit, deposit and pickup

Newark’s consolidated Rental Car Center occupies Levels 1–3 of the Terminal A Parking Garage. The route differs for passengers arriving at Terminal A versus B or C.

1. From Terminal A, follow Rental Car Center signs and walk to the facility.
2. From Terminal B or C, take AirTrain to the Terminal A AirTrain station and follow signs along the covered corridor to the center.
3. Use the airport directory to identify your company’s level before going to the counter.

Official EWR airport directions · transport source checked 2026-09-30

Match the branch on your reservation to this airport service. Pickup counter hours, vehicle-return hours and after-hours collection are separate conditions.

In Newark Liberty International Airport's own words (quoted verbatim from the airport's rental-car page; your rental company's return instructions on the reservation still apply):

• “Remember to refuel your car before returning it.”

• “Once you drop off your rental, take the AirTrain and ride it to your designated terminal to catch your flight.”

Official EWR return directions · quotes checked 2026-10-20

These charges and programmes are set by the airport, the state toll agency or state law, not by the rental company. Each line is copied from the official source linked beside it, with the period the source states. Confirm the total on your rental agreement.

• State toll programme

  E-ZPass (also Toll-by-Plate), run by New Jersey E-ZPass.

  “Should I add my rental car information to my E-ZPass account? Yes, you have the option of adding a rental car.” — New Jersey E-ZPass, Frequently Asked Questions ↗

  “I rented a vehicle and drove over a Toll-by-Plate facility. How can I pay my toll? Customers should check with the rental agency about their policy with regards to travel on toll roads.” — New Jersey E-ZPass, Frequently Asked Questions ↗

  Checked 2026-10-19 · next review due 2027-04-17

• State rental charge

  New Jersey Domestic Security Fee: $5 per day (New Jersey Domestic Security Fee).

  Applies only to the first 28 days of a rental.

  “The Domestic Security Fee is imposed on motor vehicle rental companies in New Jersey for each day or part of a day that a motor vehicle is rented. It is assessed at the rate of $5 per day for all motor vehicle rental companies doing business in this State.” — New Jersey Division of Taxation, Domestic Security Fee ↗

  “The fee applies only to the first 28 days of a rental agreement with the same renter, even if the actual rental extends beyond 28 days ($140 maximum fee).” — New Jersey Division of Taxation, Domestic Security Fee ↗

  Checked 2026-10-19 · next review due 2027-04-17

Each company’s most common reviewed value across covered airports, with the airports that differ.

• Young-driver fee by company
• Age 20 by company
• Debit card by company
• Deposit by company
• Foreign licence by company
• Additional driver by company
• Tolls and one-way by company
• Young-driver fee waivers by company
• Under-25 Fee Index (CSV)

Open a profile for its age, debit, deposit, document and cardholder conditions. Unreviewed entries are research gaps and do not assert a branch's presence.

• Enterprise

  Sources reviewed

  Profile checked 2026-10-19; individual facts have separate dates.

• Alamo

  Sources reviewed

  Profile checked 2026-10-19; individual facts have separate dates.

• Avis

  Sources reviewed

  Profile checked 2026-10-19; individual facts have separate dates.

• Budget

  Evidence incomplete

  Profile checked 2026-10-09; individual facts have separate dates.

• SIXT

  Conflicting sources

  Profile checked 2026-10-19; individual facts have separate dates.

• Hertz

  Evidence incomplete

  Profile checked 2026-09-30; individual facts have separate dates.

• National

  Sources reviewed

  Profile checked 2026-10-03; individual facts have separate dates.

• Dollar

  Evidence incomplete

  Profile checked 2026-09-30; individual facts have separate dates.

• Thrifty

  Evidence incomplete

  Profile checked 2026-09-30; individual facts have separate dates.

1. Confirm the exact collection branch, arrival terminal and pickup time on your reservation.
2. Match your own physical card, age, vehicle and return itinerary to that branch's rules.
3. Bring the original licence and the required passport, IDP or translation. Keep enough available funds for charges still due and the applicable authorization.