Cheapflights insights for Manhattan car hires
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 hire in Manhattan, make your reservation 88 days before pickup. The average price then is just $68/day – about 6% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Manhattan?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Manhattan is Hertz (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). 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?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Manhattan is January, when you can expect to pay $96/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Manhattan is July ($123/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
$96
February
$96
March
$104
April
$96
May
$120
June
$114
July
$123
August
$120
September
$105
October
$104
November
$102
December
$104
What car do most people hire in Manhattan?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Manhattan are the following: Intermediate cars (Nissan Rogue or similar), Economy cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar), and SUV cars (Nissan Rogue or similar).
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 hire 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 16 September 2025.
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National
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Manhattan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Manhattan?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Manhattan however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.