Car rentals in Manhattan, New York

On average, it will cost you $63 per day to rent a car in Manhattan. Depending on the time of year, what type of car you rent, and what agency you rent from, you could end up paying as much as $160 per day or as little as $43 per day. The price of a rental car in Manhattan commonly fluctuates by about 74%.

Budget ($42/day) is the cheapest car rental company in Manhattan as of the past 72 hours, followed by Alamo ($51/day), and Empire Rent A Car ($62/day). Keep in mind that these are the cheapest prices our users have seen recently. Daily rental prices are subject to change based on what neighborhood in New York you visit and what type of car you decide to rent.

Dollar is considered the best car rental company in Manhattan based on our data - 175 reviews have given them an average customer satisfaction score of 6.2 out of 10.

Although there are plenty of other rental car types to choose from, the most popular type for a trip to Manhattan are Intermediate sized cars. 34% of our users chose this rental type and found prices for $104/day on average.

At the moment, the cheapest neighborhoods to rent a car in New York are Marble Hill and Randalls and Wards Islands from Dollar and Ace, respectively. Dollar in Marble Hill has average rental rates of $30/day while Ace in Randalls and Wards Islands offers rentals for $30/day on average.

The majority of momondo users will rent a car in Manhattan for 30 days at an average cost of $80 per day. Renting for 1 week will cost a total of $544, while renting for just the weekend will cost $285 in total. You can also rent a car for a month or longer if need be - according to our data, renting a car for a month in Manhattan costs, on average, $2,731 total.

The most ideal time of year to rent a car is in March, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found rental car prices averaging $53 per day when booking in March. In contrast, July is the least ideal time to rent a car. Prices in Manhattan during this month tend to be $112 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your Manhattan car rental at least 70 days in advance for the best deals.

Prices for cars in Manhattan were last updated today.

As of April 2025, there are 12 operators available to choose from for cars in Manhattan.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Manhattan. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

To rent a car in Manhattan, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.