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Newport Beach Car Rental

Newport Beach gives drivers access to beaches, harbor areas, shopping districts, and major roads across coastal Orange County. Whether you are visiting for work or need a replacement vehicle while your car is unavailable, Enterprise helps you find the right car rental in Newport Beach. With flexible vehicle options for local driving, business travel, and longer trips around Southern California, you can choose a rental car that fits your schedule. Reserve your rental car in Newport Beach today.

Enterprise Car Rental Locations in Newport Beach

Enterprise makes it easy to rent a car in Newport Beach with a local branch in the city and rental car service at John Wayne Airport nearby. Additional Enterprise locations in nearby Costa Mesa and across Orange County give travelers more pickup options close to Newport Beach.

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Car Rental Deals

Find low rates & seasonal offers to get more out of your trip. Whether you’re booking last minute or planning ahead, Enterprise makes it easy to find a deal that fits your budget.

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Save Time With The Enterprise App

Manage reservations, choose your car, and check in before you arrive with the Enterprise car rental app. Spend less time at the counter and more time on the road. Available in the App Store & Google Play.

Things to do in Newport Beach

Newport Beach combines harbor activity, beach neighborhoods, open coastal space, and shopping districts within a relatively compact stretch of coastline. Visitors can spend time on the peninsula, around the harbor, at nearby state park trails, or in major retail areas without going far between stops.

Balboa Peninsula is a three-mile stretch of land between Newport Harbor and the Pacific Ocean, giving it one of the city’s most recognizable coastal settings. The area is known for sandy beaches, the Ocean Front Walk boardwalk, the Wedge, the Balboa Pier area, and a steady mix of biking, walking, beachgoing, and waterfront activity.

Balboa Island is one of Newport Beach’s best-known neighborhoods, with waterfront homes, a walkable perimeter path, and Marine Avenue at the center of local shopping and dining. The island is especially known for its relaxed harbor setting, small-scale boutiques, dessert shops, and ferry access to the peninsula, which makes it feel distinct from the busier beachfront areas nearby.

Newport Harbor is one of the largest recreational harbors on the West Coast and remains central to the city’s identity. The harbor supports boating, paddleboarding, waterfront dining, cruises, and access to districts such as Balboa Island, Balboa Peninsula, Lido Marina Village, and the Back Bay, so it functions as both a scenic backdrop and an active recreation area.

Crystal Cove State Park sits just south of Newport Beach and preserves one of Orange County’s largest remaining stretches of open coastal land. The park includes 3.2 miles of beach, tide pools, sandy coves, rocky reefs, backcountry trails, and a historic district with vintage coastal cottages, giving visitors a strong mix of nature, history, and shoreline access.

Fashion Island is Newport Beach’s best-known open-air shopping destination, with major retailers, restaurants, and gathering spaces in a coastal setting. Beyond shopping, it works as a day-to-night district for dining and events, and its location ties directly into the broader Newport Center area near the coast.

Newport Pier is one of the city’s best-known beachfront landmarks, located along the Balboa Peninsula near the boardwalk and beach. The pier and surrounding area are popular for walking, cycling, surfing, fishing, and ocean views, and they give visitors a more classic Southern California beach experience within Newport Beach itself.

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One Way Car Rentals

Go One-Way, Your Way

Skip the round trip and return your rental car at a different branch. One-way rentals offer the flexibility to keep your travel plans moving forward, whether you’re heading out on a road trip, relocating, or catching a flight from another city.

Newport Beach Travel Tips

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