Car rental in Long Island City, Queens
Manhattan skyline views, Queens prices — and one of the quickest highway exits in NYC.
Long Island City sits directly across the East River from Midtown, with some of the best skyline views in New York and rapidly growing arts and dining scenes. It's also one of the fastest ways to get onto the Long Island Expressway from anywhere near Manhattan, making it a favourite for travellers who want to escape the city quickly without navigating Manhattan's streets.
Why rent here
- Directly opposite Midtown with spectacular skyline views
- Fastest LIE access from the Manhattan side of Queens
- MoMA PS1 and the Gantry Plaza waterfront worth visiting first
- Easy walk or ferry to Manhattan
- Lower rental rates than Midtown depots
- Free cancellation on most bookings
Local tips
LIE on-ramp is genuinely close
From the main rental depots in LIC you can be on the Long Island Expressway heading east in about 5 minutes — faster than almost any other Manhattan-adjacent pickup point.
LIC rental FAQs
It's one of the best non-airport options. Quick LIE access means you're out of the city fast, and you avoid the congestion pricing zone entirely.