Car Rentals
Car Rentals in New York
Renting a car for an event in New York? This page covers the 6 airports that serve the city and how far each is from downtown, the nearest airport to 8 of its busiest venues, and what is on. The car itself is booked on Expedia, which compares the rental companies at the airport you choose.
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New York: the airport closest to downtown is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 13 km (8 mi) from the city centre; EWR is 14 km (9 mi).
Where to pick up a car in New York
Airport rental counters keep the longest hours, so the airport you land at is usually the place to collect the car. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.
| Airport | Code | From the city centre |
|---|---|---|
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 13 km (8 mi) |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 14 km (9 mi) |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 21 km (13 mi) |
| Westchester County Airport | HPN | 47 km (29 mi) |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport | ISP | 77 km (48 mi) |
| New York Stewart International Airport | SWF | 88 km (55 mi) |
Airport to venue: the drive
The busiest venues in and around New York, each with the airport nearest to it. A stadium in the suburbs is often closer to a different airport than downtown is.
| Venue | Nearest airport |
|---|---|
| Westside Theatre Upstairs | LGA, 10 km (6 mi) |
| St. James Theatre | LGA, 10 km (6 mi) |
| Marquis Theatre - NY | LGA, 10 km (6 mi) |
| Winter Garden Theatre - New York | LGA, 10 km (6 mi) |
| Magic Mike Live - New York | LGA, 10 km (6 mi) |
| Al Hirschfeld Theatre | LGA, 10 km (6 mi) |
| Lyceum Theatre - New York | LGA, 10 km (6 mi) |
| Walter Kerr Theatre | LGA, 10 km (6 mi) |
Do you need a car in New York?
It depends on where you are going. Our New York travel guide covers transit, driving and which venues are easy to reach without a car.
Upcoming New York events
Masquerade (Multiple Dates and Times)
Masquerade NYC, New York, New York
David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band
Birdland Theatre, New York, New York
EastVille Open Mic Spectacular
EastVille Comedy Club - Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York
Basement & Momma
Brooklyn Paramount, Brooklyn, New York
From about $38.00View TicketsThe Royston Club
Mercury Lounge - NY, New York, New York
From about $10.00View TicketsLittle Shop of Horrors
Westside Theatre Upstairs, New York, New York
From about $199.00View TicketsThe Lost Boys
Palace Theatre New York City, New York, New York
From about $113.00View TicketsWicked
Gershwin Theatre, New York, New York
From about $142.00View Tickets
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Frequently asked questions
Which airport is nearest Westside Theatre Upstairs?
LGA, 10 km (6 mi) away in a straight line. The table above has the nearest airport for the other big venues in New York.
Can I rent a car on StubOrder?
Not directly. Car rentals are booked on Expedia through the link on this page, and StubOrder may earn a commission when you do. Your event tickets are always a separate purchase.
Which airport is closest to downtown New York?
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 13 km (8 mi) from the city centre in a straight line; EWR is 14 km (9 mi).
