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Cheap Car Hire in New York from R473

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 12/2 and drop-off date of 19/2. 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 7 February 2025.

Most popular company

National

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

R1 417

Cheapest price per day

R473

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in New York?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in New York and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 7 February 2025.

January

R944

February

R944

March

R1 019

April

R1 241

May

R1 334

June

R1 482

July

R1 723

August

R1 612

September

R1 074

October

R1 204

November

R1 278

December

R1 371

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in New York is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 7 February 2025.

At R473/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in New York in the past week. Out of 332 car hire agencies operating in New York, there are, in total, 17 196 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 041+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for rental in New York

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in New York to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 February 2025.

Small cars

R526 - R1 421

All Car Types

R1 259 - R2 038

To hire a small car in New York, you would pay an average price of R1 109/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in New York (~R526/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R1 421/day). In fact, January is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for New York. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New York, renting a small car saves you 28% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New York small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in New York, you would pay an average price of R1 316/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in New York (~R989/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R2 083/day). In fact, June is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for New York. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New York, renting a medium car saves you 15% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New York medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in New York, you would pay an average price of R1 995/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in New York (~R1 549/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R2 930/day). In fact, May is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for New York. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New York, renting a large car is 24% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New York large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in New York, you would pay an average price of R1 377/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in New York (~R865/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 875/day). In fact, April is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for New York. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New York, renting a SUV saves you 11% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New York SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in New York, you would pay an average price of R2 798/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in New York (~R1 274/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R4 925/day). In fact, September is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for New York. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New York, renting a van is 46% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in New York, you would pay an average price of R1 710/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in New York (~R1 180/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R4 701/day). In fact, November is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for New York. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New York, renting a luxury car is 11% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Toyota Corolla QuestR620/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 7 February 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in New York, including those serving the greater New York, White Plains and Brooklyn area. Make sure to take a look at reviews from past customers, daily rate and other charges, and pickup location before making your decision.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,0
Very Good
197 reviews47 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,7

Alamo

8,0
Very Good
149 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,9

Avis

7,0
Good
323 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,8

Budget

6,3
Okay
592 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,4

Hertz

6,1
Okay
506 reviews43 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,1

Dollar

5,8
Fair
382 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,7

Thrifty

5,7
Fair
184 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,7

Ace

5,0
Fair
206 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,8

Comfort

5,6

Overall

4,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,1

Value

5,2

Best New York car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in New York. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in New York with an average daily rate of R782. Data was last updated on 7 February 2025.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car hires in the New York region, including options close to New York, White Plains and Brooklyn. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Audi A3R473/day
5
4
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A/C
Audi A3
Audi A3R559/day
5
4
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A/C
Audi A3
Toyota Corolla QuestR620/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 7 February 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in New York?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 613/day when booking a car hire in New York. The absolute best deal a user found was for R1 354/day from Alamo, booked on Feb. 2.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in New York?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in New York from the following companies over the past two weeks: Ace (R481/day), Budget (R620/day), and Thrifty (R633/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in New York?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10,0 rating), Silvercar (9,1 rating) and Alamo (8,4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in New York.

  • What are petrol prices like in New York?

    The average price of petrol in New York is R16,68/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R750 and R1 084 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    From National you can hire a car in New York from about R10 368 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in New York for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 36% on your car hire. For a below average price in New York, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in New York.

  • 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 R44 436. You can find car hire deals to be on average R1 481 a day.

Car hires by fuel type in New York

Browse car hires by fuel type in New York. Deals were last updated on 7 February 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in New York. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

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