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Cheap Car Hire in New York from R707

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 12/3 and drop-off date of 15/4. 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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Popular car types in New York, NY

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in New York, NY and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 16 February 2026.
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At R707/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in New York in the past week. Out of 41 car hire agencies operating in New York, there are, in total, 147 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

R728+

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Compact

Compact

R707+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R713+

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Full-size

Full-size

R808+

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People carrier

People carrier

R863+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 097+

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Premium

Premium

R819+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 201+

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Compare car hire deals in New York, NY 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai AccentR707/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Found 02/14/26
Citroen C3 AircrossR728/day
2
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 02/15/26

Best car hire deals found in New York

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in New York, NY. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in New York, NY with an average daily rate of R968. Data was last updated on 16 February 2026.
Hyundai AccentR707/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Found 02/14/26
Audi A3R713/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Found 02/14/26
Ford FiestaR728/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Found 02/15/26

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?

Book your car hire in New York 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R924/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 252% off the average price.

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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 Avis (rated 6.7/10 with 157 reviews). Sixt (rated 6.5/10 with 152 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
6.7
Sixt
Sixt
6.5
Hertz
Hertz
6.4
Budget
Budget
5.8

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 R812 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 545. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R812

February

R812

March

R812

April

R1 019

May

R1 147

June

R1 274

July

R1 545

August

R1 465

September

R892

October

R1 035

November

R1 067

December

R1 163

What car do most people hire in New York?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Suburban, for example) are the most popular in New York. Premium (Chevrolet Suburban) and Intermediate (Toyota RAV4) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting New York.

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

Hertz has 21 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in New York at 16.

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Top rental agencies in New York, NY

Explore the leading car hire agencies in New York, NY known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in New York, NY. Reviews were last updated on 16 February 2026.

Avis

6,7
Okay
157 reviews•13 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,7

Sixt

6,5
Okay
152 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,4

Hertz

6,4
Okay
225 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,2

Budget

5,8
Fair
391 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,7

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

6,0

Dollar

5,3
Fair
205 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

5,3

Thrifty

4,9
Mediocre
121 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

5,9

Overall

4,9

Pick-up/drop-off

4,9

Value

5,1

Alamo

8,3
Very Good
38 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,1
Very Good
46 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,6

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in New York, NY, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 February 2026.

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

    Avis 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 R4 135 per week.

  • 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 is a car hire in New York for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in New York is R0. Hiring a Compact is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in New York. For the month of March, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in New York for as low as R0/day.

Car hires by fuel type in New York, NY

Browse car hires by fuel type in New York, NY. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in New York, NY. Deals were last updated on 16 February 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in New York, NY. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R51+).

Electric

Electric

R58+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R64+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R51+

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Yonkers
Elizabeth
Stamford
Jersey City
Carlstadt
Staten Island
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