Car Rental - Syracuse

 

Rent a car in Syracuse and explore New York’s Salt City. A gateway to the Finger Lakes region, Syracuse turns into a glittering wonderland in winter, while the summer brings a bloom of colorful foliage.

There are countless nature reserves to discover throughout the region in your Syracuse car rental, from Onondaga Lake to Green Lakes. Within the city lines, the Salt Museum offers a unique twist on the city’s past, while the Everson Museum of Art showcases a history of American artists.

Collect your Syracuse rental car from any of our pick-up points across the city, including Syracuse Hancock Airport. You’re then perfectly placed to travel the leafy surrounding areas, wider state and destinations such as Albany and Rochester.

Take your pick from a range of vehicles, including spacious SUVs for families or sleek sedans for solo or romantic adventures. Begin your New York state experience by reserving Syracuse car rental with Hertz.

Syracuse Locations

A Quick Guide to Syracuse

Green Lakes State Park

7900 Green Lakes Road, NY, 13066

Just a 20-minute drive from the Syracuse in your rental car via the NY-290, Green Lakes State Park is Syracuse’s most popular green space. The two blue-green glacial lakes act as a stopping point for Canadian geese flying south for winter and their beaches are filled with sunbathers in summer. While avid hikers can enjoy 10 miles of forest trails all year round.

 

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Landmark Theatre

362 S Salina Street, NY 13202

The Landmark was built in 1926 and now holds a much-deserved place on the National Register of Historical Places. You’ll find this grand 3,000-seat theater in Downtown Syracuse, where you experience a show or join a guided tour along the rows of red-velvet seating and behind the stage wings. Despite its major draw for locals and travelers alike, there’s some street parking available for your Syracuse car rental.

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Destiny USA

9090 Destiny USA Drive, NY 13204

Hit the escalators at the state’s largest shopping mall, Destiny USA. It hosts more than 250 stores, restaurants and entertainment venues, including fashion staples like Abercrombie & Fitch, Michael Kors and Nordstrom. Families will love WonderWorks, Destiny’s indoor amusement park. Play laser tag and tackle the world’s largest suspended ropes course.

Scholar Hotel

1060 E Genesee Street, NY 13210

As the name suggests, this contemporary hotel is situated in the city’s historic University Hill neighborhood. It’s close by Thornden Park, perfect for a relaxing afternoon walk, and the University Campus. While you can also enjoy an evening meal at the onsite Salt Restaurant & Bar.

Jefferson Clinton Suites

416 S Clinton Street, NY 13202

Listed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Jefferson Clinton Suites blends historic charm with new-world sophistication. You’ll find the hotel in Armory Square, where guests are treated to elegant rooms, complete with kitchens and living areas, and a cooked breakfast. There’s also public parking available in a location nearby for your Syracuse rental car.

Parkview Hotel

713 E Genesee Street, NY 13210

Parkview Hotel oozes character, with its Art Deco design, spacious rooms and plush lobby. Guests are welcomed the moment they walk through the door and are invited to relax on leather armchairs by the fire. Get here from the Hertz Syracuse Hancock Airport car rental desk in just 15 minutes via I-81.

Modern Malt

325 S Clinton Street, NY 13202

This retro-chic restaurant is an upscaled version of the classic local diner, serving American comfort food staples – with a flavorsome twist. Sip on a tall milkshake from the curved quartz countertop or feast on a stacked burger topped with bacon, cheese and pineapple.

Pastabilities

311 S Franklin Street, NY 13202

A local favorite since 1982, Pastabilities specializes in authentic Italian cuisine. Choose from freshly made linguine or fettucine to build your pasta dish. The Bolognese and carbonara are classics, but the Wicky-Wicky chicken riggies served with spicy tomato sauce are an exciting alternative. It’s just 10 minutes from our Syracuse Hancock Airport car rental lot, so you can dig in right away.

Rise N Shine Diner

500 Westcot Street, NY 13210

Start your day with a huge stack of mouth-watering Brownie Belgium Waffles or test yourself with the Big Daddy Pancake Wrap, served with crispy bacon streaks. Park your Syracuse rental car nearby and stop for brunch or enjoy the breakfast-meets-dinner options for brinner.

Driving In and Around Syracuse

  • The Oncenter Parking Garage (13202) is a convenient place to park your rental car when visiting Downtown Syracuse. With 1,000 spaces, it provides easy access to many popular restaurants and hotels, as well as Syracuse University.
  • Fayette Street Garage (13202) has more than 500 spaces for your Syracuse rental car and can be accessed via Harrison Street. Its central location means you’re just a five-minute walk from Syracuse’s Landmark Theatre.
  • On-street parking can be found at Pay and Display pay stations across the city, with many spaces available in the Downtown and Eastwood business districts.
  • Interstate 81 (I-81) runs north to south through the city, providing access to the Canadian border in the north and Pennsylvania to the south.
  • Interstate 90 (I-90) is also known as the New York State Thruway and runs east to west across the US, allowing easy access to Rochester and Buffalo.
  •  US 11 enters New York in Kirkwood from Pennsylvania and runs parallel with I-81 in Syracuse.

How to Get From Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Downtown Syracuse

It takes around 15 minutes to reach Downtown from Syracuse Hancock International Airport:

  1. Leave the Hertz Syracuse Hancock Airport car rental lot on Col Eileen Collins Boulevard, towards the I-81.
  2. Use the right lane to take the I-81 South slip road to I-90.
  3. Follow signs for the I-81 and keep left.
  4. Merge onto the I-81 and take Exit 18 after around six miles.
  5. After about half a mile, merge onto Harrison Street.
  6. Turn right onto South Warren Street to reach downtown Syracuse.

 

How to Get From Syracuse to Buffalo

Buffalo is only two-and-a-half hours away from Syracuse in your rental car via I-90. Follow I-81 north, then take Exit 25A to merge onto the I90. Continue west for around 140 miles, before merging onto NY-33 to reach Buffalo.

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