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Cheap Car Hire in New York from R633

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 28/9. 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 12 September 2025.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

R1 308

Cheapest price per day

R633
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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 12 September 2025.
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At R633/day, SUV is the cheapest car type available for hire in New York in the past week. Out of 361 car hire agencies operating in New York, there are, in total, 17 578 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

R788+

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Compact

Compact

R835+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R655+

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Standard

Standard

R728+

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Full-size

Full-size

R878+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 047+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 010+

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Premium

Premium

R692+

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Luxury

Luxury

R806+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 051+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R633+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

R670+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R715+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R748+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R1 751+

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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 PoloR788/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 09/10/25
Volkswagen PoloR833/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 09/10/25
Toyota Corolla QuestR835/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Found 09/10/25

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 R927. Data was last updated on 12 September 2025.
Toyota Urban CruiserR633/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Found 09/10/25
Volkswagen T-ROCR655/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC
Found 09/11/25
Mercedes-Benz A-ClassR692/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Found 09/10/25

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 R960, which is about 1 319% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in New York?

Dollar is currently the cheapest car hire company in New York with deals as low as R824,45/day found in the past two weeks. Sixt is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R1 040,98/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 Alamo (rated 8.3/10 with 100 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.8/10 with 148 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
8.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.8
Avis
Avis
6.7
Sixt
Sixt
6.6

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in New York?

Planning to hire a car in New York? February is the cheapest month, costing about R820 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 787. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R823

February

R820

March

R982

April

R1 069

May

R1 236

June

R1 383

July

R1 787

August

R1 595

September

R987

October

R1 074

November

R1 184

December

R1 209

What car do most people hire in New York?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Suburban 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 (Toyota Camry or similar).

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 61 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in New York at 52.

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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 12 September 2025.

Alamo

8,3
Very Good
100 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,8
Good
148 reviews•65 locations
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Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,6

Avis

6,7
Okay
346 reviews•28 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,6

Sixt

6,6
Okay
172 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,5

Budget

6,3
Okay
659 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,5

Hertz

6,3
Okay
503 reviews•52 locations
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Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,3

Dollar

5,7
Fair
394 reviews•23 locations
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,7

Thrifty

5,4
Fair
159 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,4

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,5

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 12 September 2025.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in New York?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 308/day when booking a car hire in New York. The absolute best deal a user found was for R824/day from Dollar, booked on Sep. 7.

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

    From Dollar you can hire a car in New York from about R9 158 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 R39 249. You can find car hire deals to be on average R1 308 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 12 September 2025.
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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 (R42+).

Electric

Electric

R42+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R48+

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