La Guardia Airport is part of the largest airport system in the United States and the second one in the world in terms of passengers served. While it is the smallest of all three commercial airports in the New York metropolitan area, it is still a common air gateway due to its close proximity to Manhattan. This has also made it an important budget car rental hub for travellers visiting downtown New York.

The airport is located 13 km to the east of New York City and most of its flights go to a number of destinations in Canada, US, Aruba and the Bahamas. It is composed of four terminals that are connected via free bus service and walkways. Because of the large number of passengers it serves, the airport offers a wide range of services and facilities. Information desks are located in strategic points around the central terminal. Options for cheap car hire at the La Guardia Airport are provided through major rental agencies such as Avis, Enterprise and Hertz. ATMs, currency exchange counters and postal services are also provided.

Wireless internet access is available at the Central Terminal. Duty free shopping opportunities are at the Delta and Central terminals while a variety of dining options are open all over the airport. Other facilities include family assistance restrooms and medical and dental centres.

Tourists may arrange for cheap car hire at the La Guardia Airport through the courtesy telephones provided at the Arrivals level of the terminals. There are also shuttles that will transport clients to the car hire offices nearby.