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?
Book your car hire in Manhattan 70 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R933/day on average when booked 70 days ahead, which saves you 1 219% off the usual average price.
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?
At Manhattan, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R1 148. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 435 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Manhattan, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R1 148. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 435 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
R1 148
February
R1 148
March
R1 220
April
R1 148
May
R1 399
June
R1 327
July
R1 435
August
R1 381
September
R1 274
October
R1 256
November
R1 220
December
R1 256
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), SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), and Compact cars (Nissan Versa 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 rental 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 13 June 2025.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Manhattan, including Hertz, Alamo and Easirent in Manhattan. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Manhattan, including Hertz, Alamo and Easirent.
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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 13 June 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Manhattan?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Manhattan it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.