New York

Cheap Car Hire in New York from R470

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 15/4 and drop-off date of 22/4. 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 9 April 2026.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R940

Cheapest price per day

R470

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 9 April 2026.

At R470/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in New York in the past week. Out of 372 car hire agencies operating in New York, there are, in total, 17 571 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 077+

Premium

Premium

R1 032+

Luxury

Luxury

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 651+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R2 223+

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 JazzR470/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Jazz
Renault SanderoR837/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Sandero

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 036. Data was last updated on 9 April 2026.
Honda JazzR470/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Jazz
Ford FocusR476/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Ford RangerR548/day
5
2
M
A/C
Ford Ranger

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 R927, which is about 1 299% 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 R448,03/day found in the past two weeks. Sixt is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R865,04/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 R771 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 534. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R771

February

R869

March

R941

April

R979

May

R1 099

June

R1 312

July

R1 534

August

R1 487

September

R908

October

R1 053

November

R1 017

December

R1 061

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?

Hertz has 24 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in New York at 21.

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 9 April 2026.

Kyte

5 locations

National

4 locations

Alamo

5 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

21 locations

Avis

15 locations

Sixt

6 locations

Budget

10 locations

Hertz

24 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 9 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in New York?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R940/day when booking a car hire in New York. The absolute best deal a user found was for R554/day from Avis, booked on Apr. 4.

  • 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 137 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 016. You can find car hire deals to be on average R734 a day.

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 9 April 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in New York. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R34+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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