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 71 days before pickup. The average price then is just $85/day – about 20% 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 9.7/10 with 3 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.0/10 with 1 review) 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 $98/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Manhattan is July ($122/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
$98
February
$98
March
$105
April
$98
May
$120
June
$114
July
$122
August
$120
September
$108
October
$107
November
$104
December
$105
What car do most people hire in Manhattan?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Manhattan are the following: Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), and Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica 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 11 July 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Manhattan, including Hertz, Alamo and Easirent. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.
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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 11 July 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.