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New York, NY car hires in 2026

Most popular company

NATIONAL

Price of petrol per litre

R20,99

Average price per day

R1 121

Cheapest price per day

R559
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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?

Book your car hire in New York 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R967/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 205% off the average price.

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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 Avis (rated 6.8/10 with 143 reviews). Thrifty (rated 4.9/10 with 56 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
6.8
Thrifty
Thrifty
4.9
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
8.0
National
National
7.6

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 R836 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 705. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R836

February

R918

March

R1 033

April

R1 147

May

R1 279

June

R1 508

July

R1 705

August

R1 557

September

R1 164

October

R1 098

November

R1 115

December

R1 213

What car do most people hire in New York?

SUV cars (BMW X3, for example) are the most popular in New York. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) and Luxury (Audi A4) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting New York.

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

Avis has 13 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. AAMCAR has the second-highest number of locations in New York at 2.

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Top rental agencies in New York, NY

Avis

6,8
Okay
143 reviews•13 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,8

Thrifty

4,9
Mediocre
56 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

5,6

Comfort

5,6

Overall

4,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,0

Value

5,1

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

4 locations
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National

7,6
Good
8 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,2

Payless

7,2
Good
29 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

7,3

AAMCAR

2 locations
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Drive Tri-State

1 location
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U-Save

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 121/day when booking a car hire in New York. The absolute best deal a user found was for R559/day from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, booked on Sep. 26.

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

    National is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in New York. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R8 486 per week.

  • 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?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in New York can be found for about R36 367, with the average price for a rental being around R1 212 a day. Book with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 67% less compared to the average price of car rentals in New York.

Car hires by fuel type in New York, NY

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in New York, NY. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R38+).

Electric

Electric

R38+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R48+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R73+

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