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Cheap Car Hire in New York from £26

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 9/12 and drop-off date of 16/12. 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 2024

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 November 2024.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

£53

Cheapest price per day

£26

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in New York?

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 108 pickup locations in New York to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 November 2024.

Price

£35 - £77

Out of all the popular cities in New York, Rochester is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just £35/day. Renting a car in Rochester is 55% cheaper than renting one in Plattsburgh where the per day rate is around £77. Other fairly inexpensive cities in New York to get a rental car in are: New York (£36/day), Syracuse (£37/day), and White Plains (£38/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in New York should expect to spend around £36/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in New York is New York.

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 21 November 2024.

January

£35

February

£40

March

£44

April

£53

May

£57

June

£63

July

£74

August

£69

September

£45

October

£51

November

£51

December

£52

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 21 November 2024.

There are, in total, 16,640 car hire locations in New York that are operated by 328 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: £26/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from New York hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compare available car types for hire 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 21 November 2024.

Small cars

£44 - £76

All Car Types

£49 - £86

To hire a small car in New York, you would pay an average price of £52/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in New York (~£44/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£76/day). In fact, September is about 17% 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, hiring a small car saves you 19% 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 £55/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in New York (~£38/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£75/day). In fact, October is about 33% 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, hiring a medium car saves you 14% 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 £70/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in New York (~£59/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£83/day). In fact, January is about 17% 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, hiring a large car is 9% 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 £60/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in New York (~£43/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£77/day). In fact, October is about 30% 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, hiring a SUV saves you 7% 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 £94/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in New York (~£76/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£121/day). In fact, October is about 20% 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, hiring a van is 31% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in New York, you would pay an average price of £67/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in New York (~£53/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£120/day). In fact, March is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for New York. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New York, hiring a pickup truck is 5% 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 £76/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in New York (~£49/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£95/day). In fact, January is about 37% 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, hiring a luxury car is 16% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in New York, you would pay an average price of £107/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in New York (~£80/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£134/day). In fact, April is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for New York. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New York, hiring a convertible is 40% 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.

Volkswagen Polo£26/day
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Volkswagen Polo
Vauxhall Astra£27/day
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Vauxhall Astra
Honda Fit£27/day
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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 21 November 2024.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the New York region, including those located within the New York, New Windsor and Rochester area. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
109 reviews27 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.7

Avis

7.1
Good
211 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.9

Hertz

6.5
Okay
288 reviews27 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Sixt

6.5
Okay
187 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Budget

6.3
Okay
491 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.5

Thrifty

5.9
Fair
205 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.9

Dollar

5.8
Fair
347 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Alamo

8.2
Very Good
93 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.1

Best New York car hire deals found

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 £55. Data was last updated on 21 November 2024.
We've found these great deals on car hires in New York, including options within the New York, New Windsor and Rochester area. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car hire options.
Volkswagen Polo£26/day
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A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Vauxhall Astra£27/day
4
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A/C
Vauxhall Astra
Honda Fit£27/day
4
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A/C
Honda Fit

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 21 November 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in New York?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £54/day when booking a car hire in New York. The absolute best deal a user found was for £24/day from Turo, booked on Nov. 17.

  • 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: Avis (£27/day), Budget (£28/day), and Sixt (£28/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), National (8.1 rating) and Carl's (8.0 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 £0.72/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £32 and £46 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Budget is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in New York. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about £316 per week.

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

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 33% to make it a great deal in New York. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

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

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For New York however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

    The monthly cost of a car hire in New York is £1,352 (£45/day) on average.

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Small car hires in New York

Find small car hire deals in New York from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in New York cost an average of £47 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2024.
Ford Ka£44/day
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Ford Ka
Hyundai i10£44/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10£44/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10

Luxury car hires in New York

Find luxury car hire deals in New York from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in New York cost an average of £46 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2024.
An assortment of some of the best deals we've found on luxury car hires in New York, including options close to New York, New Windsor and Rochester. Make sure to take a close look at each offer to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class£40/day
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Mercedes-Benz C-Class£41/day
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A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Mercedes-Benz C-Class£41/day
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

People carrier hires in New York

Find people carrier hire deals in New York from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in New York cost an average of £48 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found for people carrier hires within the New York area, including pickup locations near New York, New Windsor and Rochester. We're constantly updating these deals so check back soon if you don't find what you're looking for.
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer£44/day
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Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer£45/day
5
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A/C
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
Citroen Berlingo£45/day
5
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A/C
Citroen Berlingo

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 21 November 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in New York. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£65+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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