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Cheap Car Hire in New York from R648
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 17/9 and drop-off date of 24/9. 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 2025
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 August 2025.
Most popular company | Sixt |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Full-size |
Average price per day | R1 055 |
Cheapest price per day | R648 |
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 August 2025.
At R648/day, SUV is the cheapest car type available for hire in New York in the past week. Out of 357 car hire agencies operating in New York, there are, in total, 17 592 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:
Economy
R780+
Compact
R699+
Intermediate
R719+
Standard
R861+
Full-size
R730+
People carrier
R1 252+
Full-size SUV
R1 176+
Premium
R1 729+
Luxury
R878+
Premium SUV
R1 563+
Compact SUV
R648+
Standard SUV
R818+
Intermediate SUV
R820+
Supplier choice
R868+
Luxury SUV
R1 107+
Compare car hire deals in New York 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:
Volkswagen PoloR699/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai AtosR715/day
4
M
A/C
Renault SanderoR780/day
2
M
A/C
Best car hire deals found in New York
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in New York. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in New York with an average daily rate of R1 015. Data was last updated on 21 August 2025.
Toyota CorollaR648/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai AtosR699/day
4
M
A/C
Honda JazzR715/day
4
M
A/C
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?
To get the best deal on car hire in New York, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R991, which is about 1 350% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in New York?
Avis is currently the cheapest car hire company in New York with deals as low as R925,32/day found in the past two weeks. Sixt is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R1 055,34/day.
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 194 reviews). Sixt (rated 6.6/10 with 176 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Avis
6.7
Sixt
6.6
Hertz
6.3
Budget
6.1
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 R838 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 818. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R838
February
R840
March
R1 004
April
R1 097
May
R1 258
June
R1 433
July
R1 818
August
R1 588
September
R1 053
October
R1 125
November
R1 192
December
R1 247
What car do most people hire in New York?
SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting New York. Premium cars (Chevrolet Suburban or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Ford Transit or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in New York?
Hertz has 27 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in New York at 19.
Top rental 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 August 2025.
Avis
194 reviews•15 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,3
Comfort
7,2
Overall
6,7
Pick-up/drop-off
6,7
Value
6,6
Sixt
176 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,2
Comfort
7,3
Overall
6,5
Pick-up/drop-off
6,5
Value
6,4
Hertz
309 reviews•27 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,0
Comfort
7,0
Overall
6,3
Pick-up/drop-off
6,3
Value
6,2
Budget
479 reviews•10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,8
Comfort
6,9
Overall
6,0
Pick-up/drop-off
6,0
Value
6,3
Dollar
326 reviews•10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,3
Comfort
6,2
Overall
5,3
Pick-up/drop-off
5,3
Value
5,4
Thrifty
150 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,2
Comfort
6,2
Overall
5,2
Pick-up/drop-off
5,1
Value
5,3
Alamo
69 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,4
Comfort
8,5
Overall
8,3
Pick-up/drop-off
8,4
Value
8,1
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
75 reviews•19 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,8
Comfort
7,8
Overall
7,8
Pick-up/drop-off
7,7
Value
7,3
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 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in New York?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 055/day when booking a car hire in New York. The absolute best deal a user found was for R991/day from Sixt, booked on Aug. 17.
How much does it cost to hire a car in New York for a week from Sixt?
From Sixt you can hire a car in New York from about R7 387 per week on average.
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 does it cost to rent a car in New York for a month?
Typically, a monthly car hire in New York can be found for R31 660. You can find car hire deals to be on average R1 055 a day.
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 August 2025.
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 (R46+).
Electric
R46+
Hybrid
R47+
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