Smithtown Center Car Rental

Smithtown on Long Island's North Shore is a convenient hub for exploring Suffolk County by rental car. With 1 car rental company in the city center, it's important to book in advance, especially during summer. The location provides easy access to Long Island's beautiful beaches and wineries.

Smithtown center is approximately 65 km east of Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 1-hour drive via I-495 (Long Island Expressway). Sunken Meadow State Park with its popular beach on Long Island Sound is just 8 km to the north, and Stony Brook University is about 10 km to the east. Book your car well ahead of summer - Smithtown is popular for beach visits and rental capacity is limited.

Drive east on Rt-25 for a scenic drive through North Shore villages to Greenport, about 100 km away. Avoid the LIE (I-495) on Friday afternoons - traffic toward the Hamptons can be at a standstill for hours. How far is it from Smithtown to the Hamptons?

Southampton is about 90 km to the east, roughly 1.5 hours via Sunrise Highway (Rt-27) or longer via the LIE. Can I take my rental car to Fire Island? You can drive to Bay Shore Ferry Terminal, about 25 km to the south - from there, the ferry to Fire Island takes about 30 minutes.

Are there wineries near Smithtown? Yes, North Fork Wine Country begins about 60 km to the east with dozens of wineries along Rt-25.

We compare prices from all major providers at Smithtown Center so you can see the total cost upfront - including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.