New York

Cheap Car Hire in New York from R743

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 2/6 and drop-off date of 10/7. 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 2026

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 26 April 2026.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R904

Cheapest price per day

R743

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 26 April 2026.

At R743/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in New York in the past week. Out of 373 car hire agencies operating in New York, there are, in total, 17 647 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Compact

Compact

R1 924+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

R2 225+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 373+

Luxury

Luxury

R2 978+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R2 051+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 009+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

R1 649+

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:

Here are the best New York luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda JazzR1 924/day
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Honda Jazz

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 591. Data was last updated on 26 April 2026.
Audi A3R743/day
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4
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A/C
Audi A3
Mazda Mazda3R748/day
5
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A/C
Mazda Mazda3
Toyota CorollaR748/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Corolla

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 R936, which is about 1 308% 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 R451,15/day found in the past two weeks. Sixt is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R734,29/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 Kyte (rated 10.0/10). National (rated 8.4/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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 R776 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 542. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R776

February

R873

March

R964

April

R1 021

May

R1 112

June

R1 330

July

R1 542

August

R1 501

September

R911

October

R1 060

November

R1 024

December

R1 068

What car do most people hire in New York?

SUV cars (Hyundai Kona or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting New York. Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Hyundai Kona or similar).

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 48 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in New York at 42.

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 26 April 2026.

Kyte

9 locations

National

10 locations

Alamo

9 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

48 locations

Avis

22 locations

Sixt

8 locations

Budget

15 locations

Hertz

42 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 26 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in New York?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R904/day when booking a car hire in New York. The absolute best deal a user found was for R509/day from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, booked on Apr. 25.

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

    From Avis you can hire a car in New York from about R5 173 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 R22 170. You can find car hire deals to be on average R739 a day.

Car hires by fuel type in New York

Browse car hires by fuel type in New York. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in New York. Deals were last updated on 26 April 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in New York. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R74+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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