Left inside the rental car
Contact the rental agency and return location on your agreement. Include the return time, vehicle class or plate, reservation number, and a precise description.
Return follow-up
Lost something after returning an JFK rental car?
The fastest recovery path depends on where you last had the item. Use this New York-specific routing guide before sending the same request to every department.
Left at Federal Circle or on AirTrain
Start with the rental agency for vehicle or counter items, then use JFK's official Lost and Found instructions for airport transportation or public-area items.
Left in a terminal or at security
Use JFK's official virtual Lost and Found path. The last known location determines whether JFK, TSA, an airline, or a concession operator owns the next step.
Left on the aircraft
Contact the airline directly rather than the rental counter. Keep the flight number, terminal, gate, seat, and baggage details ready.
JFK-specific note
JFK uses different paths for items lost in the airport, on an aircraft, or with a rental agency. If you left something in a rental vehicle, start with the agency and Federal Circle return location before filing an airport claim.