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Cheap Car Hire in Manhattan, New York from R773

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 Manhattan with a pick-up date of 4/12 and drop-off date of 31/12. 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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Manhattan, New York car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Manhattan. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 November 2025.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Passenger van

Average price per day

R1 631

Cheapest price per day

R773
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Best Manhattan, New York car hire deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Manhattan car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 28 November 2025.
BMW X3R1 017/day
5
4
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A/C
BMW X3
Found 11/26/25
Hyundai TucsonR824/day
5
4
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A/C
Hyundai Tucson
Found 11/26/25
Toyota CorollaR773/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Found 11/26/25

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 70 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R840, which is about 993% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 5.9/10 with 58 reviews). Dollar (rated 5.4/10 with 71 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.9
Dollar
Dollar
5.4
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 March, with an average daily rate of just R891. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R1 646 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 March, with an average daily rate of just R891. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R1 646 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 166

February

R1 149

March

R891

April

R1 457

May

R1 457

June

R1 543

July

R1 491

August

R1 646

September

R1 114

October

R1 114

November

R1 389

December

R1 389

Which car hire company has the most locations in Manhattan?

Budget has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Action has the second-highest number of locations in Manhattan at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Manhattan, New York

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Manhattan, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Budget

5,9
Fair
58 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,8

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

6,1

Dollar

5,4
Fair
71 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,4

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,4

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
7 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,3

National

7,7
Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

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

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Manhattan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 November 2025.

  • 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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