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Cheap Car Hire in Manhattan, New York from R2 842

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 Manhattan with a pick-up date of 15/6 and drop-off date of 20/6. 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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Manhattan, New York car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Manhattan. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 April 2026.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R1 457

Cheapest price per day

R2 842
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Best Manhattan, New York car hire deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Manhattan car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 20 April 2026.
Hyundai VenueR2 842/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai Venue
Found 04/18/26
Renault CapturR2 842/day
4
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Renault Captur
Found 04/18/26
BMW 3 SeriesR2 946/day
5
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A/C
BMW 3 Series
Found 04/18/26

Cheapflights insights for Manhattan car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Manhattan, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Manhattan?

To get the best deal on car hire in Manhattan, book about 76 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R995, which is about 1 123% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Manhattan?

Looking to hire a car in Manhattan? Dollar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R733,07/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R812,33/day.

What is the best car rental company in Manhattan?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Manhattan is Budget (rated 5.8/10 with 59 reviews). Dollar (rated 5.2/10 with 56 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.8
Dollar
Dollar
5.2
Kyte
Kyte
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
8.4

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Manhattan?

At Manhattan, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R962. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R1 615 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Manhattan, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R962. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R1 615 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R962

February

R1 044

March

R1 207

April

R1 403

May

R1 500

June

R1 582

July

R1 386

August

R1 615

September

R1 142

October

R1 272

November

R1 419

December

R1 370

Which car hire company has the most locations in Manhattan?

Budget has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Action has the second-highest number of locations in Manhattan at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Manhattan, New York

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Manhattan, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Budget

5,8
Fair
59 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,7

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

6,0

Dollar

5,2
Fair
56 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,2

Value

5,3

Kyte

1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

6,0

Alamo

8,4
Very Good
7 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,4

National

7,4
Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,0

Action

1 location
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Empire Rent A Car

1 location
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Silvercar

1 location
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Manhattan Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Manhattan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 April 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Manhattan?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at Manhattan for a month is certainly possible.

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