New York

Cheap Car Hire in New York from $51

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 3/11 and drop-off date of 10/11. 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 hires 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 18 September 2025.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$78

Cheapest price per day

$51

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 18 September 2025.

There are 361 hire agencies servicing New York. These agencies, altogether, have 17,545 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in New York with prices from $51 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in New York:

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compare car hire 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:

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

Toyota Corolla$51/day
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Toyota Corolla

Best car hire 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 $63. Data was last updated on 18 September 2025.
Hyundai Avante$51/day
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A/C
Hyundai Avante
Mercedes-Benz A-Class$51/day
4
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A/C
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
MG 5$52/day
5
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A/C
MG 5

Cheapflights insights for New York car hires

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 car hire in New York, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $90, which is about 32% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in New York?

Thrifty is currently the cheapest car hire company in New York with deals as low as $45.62/day found in the past two weeks. Ace is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $53.52/day.

What is the best car rental company in New York?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in New York is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.9/10 with 157 reviews). Avis (rated 6.7/10 with 346 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 $73 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $144. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$73

February

$76

March

$81

April

$95

May

$103

June

$124

July

$144

August

$130

September

$96

October

$101

November

$92

December

$103

What car do most people hire in New York?

The most popular types of cars to hire in New York are the following: Full-size cars (Honda Accord or similar), Passenger van cars (Ford Transit or similar), and Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar).

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

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 47 locations in New York, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across New York, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 209 pickup locations in New York to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 September 2025.

Top hire 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 18 September 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
157 reviews60 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

Avis

6.7
Okay
346 reviews27 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Sixt

6.6
Okay
171 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Budget

6.3
Okay
655 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.5

Hertz

6.2
Okay
520 reviews49 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Dollar

5.7
Fair
413 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Thrifty

5.4
Fair
158 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.5

Ace

5.0
Fair
197 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.6

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.1

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in New York, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 September 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in New York?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $79/day when booking a car hire in New York. The absolute best deal a user found was for $50/day from Turo, booked on Sep. 14.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in New York for a week from Thrifty?

    From Thrifty you can hire a car in New York from about $459 per week on average.

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

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in New York for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in New York for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car hire in New York can be found for $1,966. You can find car hire deals to be on average $66 a day.

Car hires by fuel type in New York

Browse car hires by fuel type in New York. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in New York. Deals were last updated on 18 September 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in New York. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($36+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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