New York

Cheap Car Rentals in New York from $56

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in New York with a pick-up date of 26/11 and drop-off date of 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in New York, NY

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in New York, NY and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 28 October 2025.

medium car is the cheapest car type you can hire in New York this past week from 144 hire locations out of 40 hire agencies. Prices for a New York medium car hire start from $56/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

Compare car rental deals in New York, NY by type

Here are the best New York small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best New York medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best New York large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best New York SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best New York van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Holden Barina$59/day
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Holden Barina
Toyota Prius c$60/day
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Best car rental deals found in New York

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in New York, NY. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in New York, NY with an average daily rate of $72. Data was last updated on 28 October 2025.
Volkswagen Passat$56/day
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Volkswagen Passat
Holden Commodore$58/day
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Holden Commodore
Audi A4$58/day
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Cheapflights insights for New York car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in New York?

Book your rental car in New York 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $99/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 44% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in New York?

Looking to hire a car in New York? Dollar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $50.24/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $64.44/day.

What is the best car rental company in New York?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in New York is Avis (rated 6.8/10 with 157 reviews). Sixt (rated 6.6/10 with 160 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in New York?

Planning to hire a car in New York? January is the cheapest month, costing about $87 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $167. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$87

February

$87

March

$87

April

$111

May

$125

June

$139

July

$167

August

$158

September

$99

October

$115

November

$120

December

$128

What car do most people hire in New York?

SUV cars (Mazda CX-5 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting New York. Intermediate cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in New York?

Hertz has 21 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in New York at 16.

Top rental agencies in New York, NY

Explore the leading car hire agencies in New York, NY known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in New York, NY. Reviews were last updated on 28 October 2025.

Avis

6.8
Okay
157 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.7

Sixt

6.6
Okay
160 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Hertz

6.4
Okay
246 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Budget

5.8
Fair
398 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.1

Dollar

5.5
Fair
251 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.5

Thrifty

5.1
Fair
137 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.3

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
44 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
57 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.5

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in New York, NY, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 October 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in New York for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty is one of the top picks in New York. They can have you in a hire car for about $420 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in New York?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For New York however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much is a car hire in New York for a weekend?

    It costs $56 for a weekend car hire in New York, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Intermediate as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in New York in November, prices are $0 per day on average.

Car rentals by fuel type in New York, NY

Browse car rentals by fuel type in New York, NY. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in New York, NY. Deals were last updated on 28 October 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in New York, NY. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($37+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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