Airport transfer guide
Get from the JFK terminal to the rental car counter.
A location-specific arrival sequence for New York travelers. Airport transfer details change, so use the official source below as the final check on travel day.
- 1
Find the signs
After baggage claim at John F. Kennedy International Airport, follow the airport's current rental-car signs and verify the pickup zone before leaving the terminal.
- 2
Take the right transfer
Use the transfer described by the airport: AirTrain to Federal Circle. Allow extra time for baggage, queues, traffic, and operating changes.
- 3
Confirm before driving
At the rental facility, confirm the agency's current hours, vehicle class, deposit terms, and return instructions before accepting the car.
Verify the official JFK access instructions.
Shuttle frequency, terminal signs, construction, agency hours, and return routing can change. Read the airport source immediately before departure.
Open official JFK rental-car source