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Cheap Car Rentals in New York from $55
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 28/10 and drop-off date of 4/11. 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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New York car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in New York. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 October 2025.
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Popular car types in New York
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in New York and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 21 October 2025.
There are, in total, 17,545 car hire locations in New York that are operated by 362 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $55/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from New York hire providers:
Economy
$74+
Compact
$55+
Intermediate
$55+
Standard
$57+
Full-size
$58+
People mover
$100+
Full-size SUV
$97+
Premium
$59+
Luxury
$93+
Premium SUV
$109+
Supplier choice
$56+
Compact SUV
$61+
Standard SUV
$65+
Intermediate SUV
$65+
Luxury SUV
$223+
Compare car rental deals in New York 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$55/day
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Toyota Yaris$74/day
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Toyota Corolla$106/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. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in New York with an average daily rate of $95. Data was last updated on 21 October 2025.
Holden Barina$55/day
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Volkswagen Passat$55/day
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Toyota Camry$57/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?
To get the best deal on a rental car in New York, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $96, which is about 40% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in New York?
Looking to hire a car in New York? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $64.70/day. Dollar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $67.21/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 National (rated 8.3/10). Alamo (rated 8.2/10) is also highly rated by our users.
National
8.3
Alamo
8.2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.8
Avis
6.7
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in New York?
At New York, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just $82. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $172 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In New York, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just $82. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $172 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$83
February
$82
March
$87
April
$107
May
$124
June
$139
July
$172
August
$167
September
$93
October
$117
November
$120
December
$125
What car do most people hire in New York?
The most popular types of cars to hire in New York are the following: SUV cars (Mazda CX-5 or similar), Intermediate cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar), and Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in New York?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 44 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in New York at 39.
Top rental agencies in New York
Explore the leading car hire agencies in New York known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in New York. Reviews were last updated on 21 October 2025.
National
11 locations
Alamo
9 locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
44 locations
Avis
24 locations
Sixt
6 locations
Budget
18 locations
Hertz
39 locations
Dollar
19 locations
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in New York, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 October 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in New York for a week from Thrifty?
Thrifty offers hire cars in New York for about $591 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in New York?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from New York it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.
Car rentals by fuel type in New York
Browse car rentals by fuel type in New York. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in New York. Deals were last updated on 21 October 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in New York. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($38+).
Electric
$47+
Hybrid
$38+
Petrol/Diesel
$65+