Manhattan

Cheap Car Rentals in Manhattan

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Cheapflights insights for Manhattan car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Manhattan, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Manhattan?

For the best savings on car rentals in Manhattan, make your reservation 88 days before pickup. The average price then is just $76/day – about 7% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Manhattan?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Manhattan is Hertz (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.3/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Manhattan?

Planning to hire a car in Manhattan? January is the cheapest month, costing about $109 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $139. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$109

February

$109

March

$117

April

$109

May

$136

June

$129

July

$139

August

$131

September

$124

October

$119

November

$114

December

$117

What car do most people hire in Manhattan?

Intermediate cars (Nissan Rogue, for example) are the most popular in Manhattan. Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage) and SUV (Nissan Rogue) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Manhattan.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Manhattan?

Hertz has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Manhattan at 2.

Top rental agencies in Manhattan

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Manhattan known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 7 car hire companies in Manhattan. Reviews were last updated on 30 August 2025.

Hertz

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

6.6

Easirent

1 location

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

3.0
Poor
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

4.5

Overall

3.0

Pick-up/drop-off

3.0

Value

3.5

National

2.0
Poor
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Sunnycars

1 location

VIPCars Recommendation

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Manhattan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 August 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Manhattan?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Manhattan.

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