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Returns

How much time to leave for a JFK rental car return

For domestic flights, leave a real return buffer. For international departures, add more time for construction, traffic, fuel, and AirTrain transfer.

Navigate to Federal Circle or your operator's exact return address, then follow airport car return signs.

After return, use AirTrain back to your terminal. Late-night and construction periods can stretch the handoff.

Photograph fuel level, mileage, and vehicle condition before you leave the return lane.

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