Rental cars in Jersey City from $31

If your trip to Jersey City is all booked but your itinerary is a bit on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.You might need to ask the boss for a few more days off, because Jersey City is bursting at the seams with iconic attractions. Get started at Ellis Island Immigration Museum and Ellis Island. You won’t want to miss Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge either.Discover the best of what this place has to offer by adding Colgate Clock and One World Trade Center to your schedule. If you have an extra day to spare, swing by National September 11 Memorial and Battery Park too.Close to the center, Chelsea Market is one spot to consider adding to your must-see list. If you still have room on your itinerary, Wall Street and The High Line Park will keep you busy as well.

If you’re looking for nearby places to check out, Monterey Beach has plenty of things to see and do. Located 50 miles from Jersey City, Chadwick Beach Island is one of its biggest draws.

Fill the tank, put on some tunes and get ready to feel the sea breeze on your skin. Jersey City has some stunning stretches of coast, such as:

• Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach (10 miles away).
• Coney Island Beach (11 miles away).
• Plum Beach (11 miles away).

Booking a rental car is an excellent option for professionals who travel frequently. If your visit to Jersey City is predominately for work-related reasons, you should know where the best convention and business centers are located. These are just a few of the top ones:

• Metropolitan Pavilion (3 miles away).
• Cedar Lake (3 miles away).
• Jacob K. Javits Convention Center (3 miles away).

Having your own car in Jersey City will give you the freedom to go wherever you want at your leisure. Maybe you just can’t wait to head out of town, explore country lanes, and go where the wind blows. If that’s the case, collect the keys to one of our mid-size or full-size SUVs and take a look at the sandy shores in the surrounding area. If you’d rather experience the bright city lights, take to the wheel of something small. Navigating those busy streets will be a lot less stressful in an economy or compact car.

For some of us, owning a prestige vehicle is a little (or a lot!) out of reach. But renting your dream ride is easier than you think! Imagine the thrill of cruising into town in a swanky sports car, even if it’s only for a day or two. Or perhaps all you’re after is a budget ride to get you quickly and safely from point A to point B. Flashy or thrifty? Either way, there’s a rental car to suit your style in Jersey City.

It can be tricky to find a parking space in Jersey City. Once you get your hands on one, be sure to read the signage carefully. Overstaying the permitted time limit or leaving the car in a restricted zone can put a big hole in your vacation budget.

As the population of Jersey City is roughly 264,300, you won’t have a lot of difficulty with traffic congestion. That being said, major roads generally get busy before and after work hours, so you may want to avoid driving then.

While driving through the streets of Jersey City, keep in mind that the speed limits generally range from 25mph to 65mph. Residential areas are 25mph unless posted otherwise.

More often than not, your chosen car rental company will bill the amount stated on the fine to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may supply your contact details to the relevant local law enforcement agency so they can send a fine directly to you.

It is illegal to use a cell phone while driving your car in Jersey City. You may even be fined for simply holding a phone while you’re behind the wheel.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when operating a vehicle in Jersey City is 0.08%. If you’re in the mood for a big night out, leave the car behind and organize a different way of getting home instead.

Yes. However, before you turn you are required to completely stop the car and only move on if the way is clear.

Yes, so buckle up. However, there are a couple of exceptions for certain vehicles operated by public transportation networks.