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Cheap Car Hire in New York from R1 185

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 10/8 and drop-off date of 16/8. 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 22 July 2026.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R1 059

Cheapest price per day

R1 185
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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 22 July 2026.
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At R1 185/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in New York in the past week. Out of 391 car hire agencies operating in New York, there are, in total, 18 052 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

R1 334+

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Compact

Compact

R1 185+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 196+

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Standard

Standard

R1 218+

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Full-size

Full-size

R1 322+

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SUV

SUV

R1 620+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 314+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 001+

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Premium

Premium

R1 530+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 664+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R2 498+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 350+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R1 430+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 469+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

R1 751+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R2 063+

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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 R1 628. Data was last updated on 22 July 2026.
Honda JazzR1 185/day
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Honda Jazz
Found 07/20/26
Ford FocusR1 196/day
5
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A/C
Ford Focus
Found 07/20/26
Audi A3R1 201/day
4
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A/C
Audi A3
Found 07/20/26

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 R916, which is about 1 244% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 8.5/10). Routes Car & Truck Rentals (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
8.5
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
8.0
Avis
Avis
6.6
Budget
Budget
6.2

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 R774 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 583. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R774

February

R870

March

R960

April

R1 026

May

R1 223

June

R1 451

July

R1 583

August

R1 509

September

R916

October

R1 059

November

R1 023

December

R1 070

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?

Avis has 27 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. U-Save has the second-highest number of locations in New York at 2.

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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 22 July 2026.

National

13 locations
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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5 locations
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Avis

27 locations
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Budget

20 locations
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Hertz

53 locations
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Fox

1 location
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U-Save

2 locations
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UFODRIVE

1 location
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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 22 July 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 059/day when booking a car hire in New York. The absolute best deal a user found was for R546/day from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, booked on Jul. 18.

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

    From Budget you can hire a car in New York from about R6 700 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 R28 716. You can find car hire deals to be on average R957 a day.

Car hires by fuel type in New York

Browse car hires by fuel type in New York. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in New York. Deals were last updated on 22 July 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in New York. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R110+).

Electric

Electric

R135+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R110+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R149+

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