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Cheap Car Hire in New York from R642
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 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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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 27 October 2025.
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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 27 October 2025.
At R642/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in New York in the past week. Out of 364 car hire agencies operating in New York, there are, in total, 17 554 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:
Economy
R642+
Compact
R752+
Intermediate
R759+
Standard
R899+
Full-size
R767+
People carrier
R933+
Full-size SUV
R1 049+
Premium
R919+
Luxury
R904+
Premium SUV
R1 250+
Standard SUV
R737+
Intermediate SUV
R781+
Compact SUV
R910+
Supplier choice
R1 796+
Luxury SUV
R2 382+
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:
Citroen C3 AircrossR642/day
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Citroen C3 AircrossR752/day
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Toyota Corolla QuestR858/day
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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 R987. Data was last updated on 27 October 2025.
Citroen C3 AircrossR642/day
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Toyota RAV4R737/day
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Hyundai i10R752/day
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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 1 351% 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 R547,99/day found in the past two weeks. Budget is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R593,34/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 National (rated 8.4/10). Alamo (rated 8.2/10) is also highly rated by our users.
National
8.4
Alamo
8.2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.8
Avis
6.7
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 R813 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 598. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R813
February
R831
March
R874
April
R1 035
May
R1 161
June
R1 362
July
R1 598
August
R1 563
September
R957
October
R1 127
November
R1 167
December
R1 187
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 56 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in New York at 49.
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 27 October 2025.
National
10 locations
Alamo
10 locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
56 locations
Avis
26 locations
Sixt
6 locations
Budget
19 locations
Hertz
49 locations
Dollar
23 locations
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 27 October 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in New York for a week from Alamo?
From Alamo you can hire a car in New York from about R6 571 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.
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 27 October 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 (R56+).
Electric
R56+
Hybrid
R59+
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