Car Rentals in New York State

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New York, NY
Jun 1 — Jun 8
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Rental cars insight and trends in New York

Useful insights to help you book the perfect rental car in New York

What is the cheapest rental car company in New York?

The cheapest rental car company in New York is Getaround, with prices starting from around $5/day. Other affordable options found in the past 72 hours include Getaround, from $7/day, and Getaround, starting at about $10/day. These rates may be different depending on what city you plan on visiting and the type of car you rent.

What is the best rental car company in New York?

With an average review score of 6.7/10 from 1,188 reviewers, Hertz is rated the best car rental company in New York by our users. Hertz has 50 locations in New York including the popular city of Brooklyn.

What is the most popular type of car to rent in New York?

The most popular type of cars to rent in New York are Intermediate cars. This type of car costs $81 per day on average. 29% of users prefer to rent Intermediate cars in New York due to price, availability, and their planned activities.

What are the cheapest cities to rent a car in New York?

The cheapest city to rent a car when in New York is Lindenhurst. The daily cost to rent a car in Lindenhurst is $25 from Hertz. Another affordable city to rent a car in is Staten Island, where Fox has prices from around $29 per day.

Best deals found for New York car rentals

Find great deals below on a variety of popular rental cars in New York
Nissan Kicks
or similar Compact SUV
Up to 4 passengers

$28/day

1 Jun - 8 Jun
Nissan Kicks
Ford Focus Sedan
or similar Intermediate
Up to 5 passengers
4-door vehicles

$30/day

25 Jul - 24 Aug
Ford Focus Sedan
Ford EcoSport
or similar Compact SUV
Up to 4 passengers

$30/day

30 May - 6 Jun
Ford EcoSport
Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$30/day

15 Jun - 22 Jun
Nissan Versa
Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$30/day

15 Jun - 22 Jun
Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$31/day

1 Aug - 31 Aug
Chevrolet Spark
Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$31/day

23 Jun - 30 Jun
Nissan Versa
Chevrolet Aveo Sedan
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers
5-door vehicles

$31/day

23 Jun - 30 Jun
Chevrolet Aveo Sedan
Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$31/day

22 Jun - 22 Jul
Chevrolet Spark

New York car rental information

The road conditions in New York are usually easy to get around in, and a cheap car rental will facilitate your trips around the city. However, New York’s snow, sleet, and rain affect road conditions in the winter. The roads get a little slick because of black ice, usually found on bridges, shady road parts, and underneath overpasses. Consider sport utility vehicles or crossover car rentals during the winter to get through the tricky road conditions, as they have four-wheel drive, traction control, and bigger tires. However, book car rentals that best meet your needs if you’re visiting on any other season. With over 60 car rental locations in New York, you can get anything from a convenient passenger van rental to a stylish luxury car rental.  The major highways passing through in New York City are I-87, I-95, I-278, I-295, and I-678.

There are a few driving laws that you should know before driving a New York car rental. First, you must use your turn signal at least 100 feet before making your turn. Every passenger needs to wear a seatbelt, and kids under four should be in a safety seat while kids up to six must be in a booster seat. The speed limit in the city is 25mph unless stated otherwise. On main roads and urban freeways, stick to 55mph and 65mph on the interstates. It is always recommended to avoid drinking and driving, and having a BAC higher than 0.08 will lead to an arrest and a drunk driving charge. Nonetheless, it is best to check with New York’s DMV for any traffic law changes that might affect your trip in New York.

You need to be 18 or older and hold a valid driver’s license to get a New York car rental. Foreign drivers will be required to present their home country’s driver’s license, and if it’s in a language other than English, an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) is recommended but not required. It’s only needed if the driver’s license doesn’t use the Roman alphabet, then it must be presented alongside the driver’s license. Photocopies of driver’s licenses and learner’s permits won’t be accepted, and temporary driver’s licenses will only be accepted if the rental location can verify the driver’s identity and the authenticity of the temporary license. Most rental locations accept credit and debit cards, with other forms of payment such as cash, money orders, and prepaid cards only accepted when clearing any balances at the end of your rental period.


New York car rental deals found on momondo

Find the rental car in New York that's right for you

Small Cars

$58 - $97

All Car Types

$87 - $128

The average price of a Small rental in New York is $72. The cheapest time to rent a Small in New York is in January. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just $58 per day. A Small rental is typically 31% less expensive than the average rental car in New York. The average price of a vehicle rental in New York can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for New York Small rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Medium rental in New York is $73. The cheapest time to rent a Medium in New York is in September. The price is 18% lower than the rest of the year at just $61 per day. A Medium rental is typically 29% less expensive than the average rental car in New York. The average price of a vehicle rental in New York can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for New York Medium rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Large rental in New York is $94. The cheapest time to rent a Large in New York is in January. The price is 23% lower than the rest of the year at just $73 per day. A Large rental is typically 10% less expensive than the average rental car in New York. The average price of a vehicle rental in New York can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for New York Large rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV rental in New York is $90. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in New York is in January. The price is 17% lower than the rest of the year at just $76 per day. A SUV rental is typically 13% less expensive than the average rental car in New York. The average price of a vehicle rental in New York can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for New York SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Van rental in New York is $133. The cheapest time to rent a Van in New York is in September. The price is 42% lower than the rest of the year at just $78 per day. A Van rental is typically 22% more expensive than the average rental car in New York. The average price of a vehicle rental in New York can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for New York Van rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Pickup Truck rental in New York is $60. The cheapest time to rent a Pickup Truck in New York is in September. The price is 12% lower than the rest of the year at just $54 per day. A Pickup Truck rental is typically 42% less expensive than the average rental car in New York. The average price of a vehicle rental in New York can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for New York Pickup Truck rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Luxury rental in New York is $110. The cheapest time to rent a Luxury in New York is in April. The price is 16% lower than the rest of the year at just $93 per day. A Luxury rental is typically 6% more expensive than the average rental car in New York. The average price of a vehicle rental in New York can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for New York Luxury rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Convertible rental in New York is $167. The cheapest time to rent a Convertible in New York is in February. The price is 28% lower than the rest of the year at just $122 per day. A Convertible rental is typically 39% more expensive than the average rental car in New York. The average price of a vehicle rental in New York can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$30/day

15 Jun - 22 Jun
Kia Soul
Kia Picanto
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$30/day

15 Jun - 22 Jun
Kia Picanto
Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$31/day

1 Aug - 31 Aug
Chevrolet Spark

New York car rental directory

All major car rental suppliers in New York

Hertz

6.7
Okay
1360 reviews50 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.6

Budget

6.6
Okay
1162 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.6

Alamo

8.4
Very good
479 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very good
507 reviews59 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

Avis

7.0
Good
533 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.7

Thrifty

6.4
Okay
420 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Dollar

6.3
Okay
767 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.2

Ace

4.7
Mediocre
135 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

4.9

Find popular attractions close to your rental car pick-up

Visit these must-see attractions near popular rental car locations in New York

Nearby attractions:

Rockaway Beach4.3 mi
Citi Field8.8 mi
Barclays Center Brooklyn10.8 mi
Gramercy Park12.7 mi
Union Square12.9 mi

Nearby attractions:

National 9/11 Memorial & Museum8.5 mi
One World Trade Center8.6 mi
Wall Street8.7 mi
Washington Square Park9.6 mi
Javits Center9.9 mi

Nearby attractions:

Citi Field1.9 mi
Yankee Stadium4.6 mi
Central Park4.9 mi
Columbia University5.2 mi
American Museum of Natural History5.3 mi

Yes, booking a car rental in New York is worth it because you’ll need one to access certain areas, like the neighboring cities of Albany, Buffalo, Yonkers, Syracuse, and Rochester. Inside the heart of New York you can easily move on foot or with a cab to get to some of the famous destinations in New York, including Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and the Empire State Building. If you’re planning a trip to Jersey City, Newark, or Niagara Falls, making the trip in cheap rental cars would be better than the public transit system. The public transit system runs on a fixed schedule, denying you the flexibility you need when exploring. With car rentals in New York, you enjoy benefits like comfort, freedom, and saving time.


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Car rental in New York

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Based on our data, the cost to rent a car in New York is $77 per day on average. However, you might be able to find rental car deals as low as around $19 per day, which is a 90% difference from the highest price per day at $213.

The best time to rent a car in New York is in the month of January, when prices are $34/day on average. January is often the most expensive month to rent a car, when average prices are $162/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit New York, it’s recommended that you book your rental around 3 days out for the best possible price.


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