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Cheap Car Hire in Manhattan, New York

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Manhattan, New York car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

R1 397

Cheapest price per day

R612
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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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Manhattan, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R999, which is about 1 087% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Manhattan?

Looking to hire a car in Manhattan? Dollar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R37,96/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R52,27/day.

What is the best car rental company in Manhattan?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Manhattan is Budget (rated 5.7/10 with 59 reviews). Dollar (rated 5.2/10 with 32 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.7
Dollar
Dollar
5.2
Kyte
Kyte
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
8.4

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 R951. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 789 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 R951. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 789 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

R951

February

R1 032

March

R1 193

April

R1 370

May

R1 451

June

R1 644

July

R1 789

August

R1 725

September

R1 112

October

R1 273

November

R1 386

December

R1 354

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Top rental agencies in Manhattan, New York

Budget

5,7
Fair
59 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,6

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

6,0

Dollar

5,2
Fair
32 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,2

Value

5,2

Kyte

1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

6,0

Alamo

8,4
Very Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,3

National

7,8
Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,4

Action

1 location
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Empire Rent A Car

1 location
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Silvercar

1 location
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Manhattan Car hire FAQs

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Manhattan?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at Manhattan for a month is certainly possible.

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