Car rental in Long Island (Nassau County)
Rental hubs across Nassau County for the Hamptons, beaches and beyond.
Nassau County stretches from the Queens border to the Suffolk County line and is Long Island's most densely served rental market. Depots in Garden City, Mineola, Hempstead and around Long Island MacArthur Airport give you quick access to Jones Beach, Fire Island ferries, Oyster Bay and the Hamptons corridor on Route 27.
Why rent here
- Multiple depots across Garden City, Mineola and Hempstead
- Best launch pad for Jones Beach, Fire Island and the South Shore
- Route 27 access to the Hamptons and East End
- LIRR connections to Jamaica/Penn Station for train+car pickups
- No city parking headaches or congestion pricing
- Free cancellation on most bookings
Local tips
Book early for summer weekends
Hamptons-bound demand peaks from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Nassau County depots sell out faster than you'd expect — reserve at least a week ahead.
The Southern State beats the LIE in summer
For beach destinations, the Southern State Parkway is faster and more scenic than the Long Island Expressway on summer weekends.
Long Island rental FAQs
Often yes. Nassau County depots avoid airport facility fees and tend to have more available inventory. Compare both in the search for your dates.
Yes — Montauk is about 100 miles from Garden City, roughly 2 hours outside of summer weekend traffic. Aim for early Friday departures.
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