Car pick-up points in America are common at airports and city centers. Companies like Hertz, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Alamo, National, and Sixt have many branches. Examples: New York – JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, as well as Manhattan and Brooklyn; Los Angeles – LAX and Downtown; Miami – MIA and Miami Beach; Orlando – MCO and International Drive; Chicago – O'Hare, Midway, and the Loop. It is recommended to verify the exact location upon booking.
Auto Europe Israel collaborates with a wide range of car rental companies across the United States, providing you with access to a particularly extensive network of pick-up and drop-off points from coast to coast. You can choose to pick up a car from central branches at major international airports such as JFK in New York, LAX in Los Angeles, O'Hare in Chicago, and Miami, as well as from branches in city centers, popular tourist areas, and suburbs. The network is spread across all regions, from the East Coast to the West Coast, through the South and the Midwest, including popular destinations like Orlando, San Francisco, Houston, Boston, and Denver, and near major national parks and nature sites. Through it, you will enjoy high accessibility for family trips, business trips, and nature and adventure tours. In many places, one-way rentals can also be made and the car returned at another branch, subject to the rental company's policy and availability. Thus, you can easily plan long trips, scenic drives, or multi-destination business routes without giving up comfort and flexibility in choosing the pick-up and drop-off point that suits you best.
Operating hours vary between companies, destinations, and branches: Airport branches often operate during extended hours and sometimes even 24/7, while branches in city centers or small towns usually operate during more limited hours, and additional changes may occur on American holidays. Therefore, it is important to check in advance that the hours of the branch you have chosen match your arrival time, taking into account border control and luggage pickup time, as well as time differences between different states in the USA. At some airports, rental points are located at an external rental center, with dedicated shuttles—take this into account in your time planning. If you plan to return the car outside of operating hours, check the availability of a key box and instructions, and note that the responsibility for the car may continue until it is actually received. Finally, it is recommended to verify required documents, age restrictions, and young driver fees in advance, to receive the car in the place and time most convenient for you.
On your way to renting a car abroad? I've gathered four useful tips to help you book correctly, understand costs in advance, avoid surprises at the pick-up counter, and finish the rental smoothly—from booking to return.
Plan the fuel policy in advance
Prefer 'full-to-full', return the car full, and make sure to refuel close to the return point. Keep a receipt and photograph the fuel gauge to avoid unnecessary charges.
Check the insurance coverage and exclusions
Verify what CDW/TP covers, whether there is coverage for windows, tires, and undercarriage, the deductible amount and possibility to reduce it, and what is excluded to avoid unexpected costs.
Confirm payment method and deposit in advance
Ensure an international physical credit card in the main driver's name, sufficient available line for the block amount, and supplier's deposit conditions. Debit or prepaid cards are usually not accepted at the pick-up counter.
Check mileage, tolls, and interstate travel
Does the rental include unlimited mileage, is a vignette or toll device required, and what is needed for border crossing—permits, fees, and appropriate insurance.