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Car hire in New York

Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in New York

Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find New York car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

New York car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companyBudget
Most popular carPremium, 4-5 doors
Cities to choose from101, New York is most popular
Cheapest price foundHK$170 per day, Hicksville
Cheapest monthOctober
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in New York could cost, we've pulled prices from Hicksville.

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Cities in New York

Take a look at the different cities in New York you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Car hire in Hicksville

From
HK$168
per day

Car hire in New York

From
HK$334
per day

Car hire in Albany

From
HK$336
per day

Car hire in Poughkeepsie

From
HK$372
per day

Car hire in Watertown

From
HK$425
per day

Car hire in Syracuse

From
HK$451
per day

Car hire in Utica

From
HK$460
per day

Car hire in Plattsburgh

From
HK$606
per day

Car hire in New Hyde Park

From
HK$622
per day

Car hire in Hicksville

From
HK$168
per day

Car hire in New York

From
HK$334
per day

Car hire in Albany

From
HK$336
per day

Car hire in Poughkeepsie

From
HK$372
per day

Car hire in Watertown

From
HK$425
per day

Car hire in Syracuse

From
HK$451
per day

Car hire in Utica

From
HK$460
per day

Car hire in Plattsburgh

From
HK$606
per day

Car hire in New Hyde Park

From
HK$622
per day

Airports in New York

If you’re flying to New York it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Car hire at Westchester County Airport

From
HK$298
per day

Car hire at Syracuse Airport

From
HK$307
per day

Car hire at Albany Airport

From
HK$342
per day

Car hire at Buffalo Niagara Airport

From
HK$345
per day

Car hire at Stewart International Airport

From
HK$354
per day

Car hire at Rochester Airport

From
HK$375
per day

Car hire at New York John F. Kennedy Airport

From
HK$375
per day

Car hire at New York LaGuardia Airport

From
HK$407
per day

Car hire at New York Newark Airport

From
HK$408
per day

Car hire at Westchester County Airport

From
HK$298
per day

Car hire at Syracuse Airport

From
HK$307
per day

Car hire at Albany Airport

From
HK$342
per day

Car hire at Buffalo Niagara Airport

From
HK$345
per day

Car hire at Stewart International Airport

From
HK$354
per day

Car hire at Rochester Airport

From
HK$375
per day

Car hire at New York John F. Kennedy Airport

From
HK$375
per day

Car hire at New York LaGuardia Airport

From
HK$407
per day

Car hire at New York Newark Airport

From
HK$408
per day

Find the best car rental deal in New York

Intermediate cars in Hicksville

Van
From
HK$170
per day

Economy cars in Hicksville

4-5 doors
From
HK$572
per day

Fullsize cars in Hicksville

4-5 doors
From
HK$643
per day

Compact cars in Hicksville

4-5 doors
From
HK$652
per day

Mini cars in Hicksville

Passenger van
From
HK$679
per day

Premium cars in Hicksville

Pickup
From
HK$723
per day

Intermediate cars in New York

4-5 doors
From
HK$338
per day

Economy cars in New York

4-5 doors
From
HK$340
per day

Compact cars in New York

4-5 doors
From
HK$344
per day

Fullsize cars in New York

4-5 doors
From
HK$361
per day

Mini cars in New York

Passenger van
From
HK$424
per day

Premium cars in New York

4-5 doors
From
HK$432
per day

Intermediate cars in Albany

4-5 doors
From
HK$340
per day

Compact cars in Albany

SUV
From
HK$349
per day

Economy cars in Albany

4-5 doors
From
HK$375
per day

Fullsize cars in Albany

4-5 doors
From
HK$420
per day

Premium cars in Albany

4-5 doors
From
HK$518
per day

Mini cars in Albany

Passenger van
From
HK$679
per day

Economy cars in Poughkeepsie

4-5 doors
From
HK$375
per day

Compact cars in Poughkeepsie

4-5 doors
From
HK$384
per day

Fullsize cars in Poughkeepsie

4-5 doors
From
HK$402
per day

Intermediate cars in Poughkeepsie

4-5 doors
From
HK$402
per day

Premium cars in Poughkeepsie

4-5 doors
From
HK$491
per day

Mini cars in Poughkeepsie

Passenger van
From
HK$946
per day

Economy cars in Watertown

4-5 doors
From
HK$429
per day

Compact cars in Watertown

4-5 doors
From
HK$509
per day

Fullsize cars in Watertown

4-5 doors
From
HK$607
per day

Intermediate cars in Watertown

4-5 doors
From
HK$607
per day

Premium cars in Watertown

4-5 doors
From
HK$706
per day

Mini cars in Watertown

Passenger van
From
HK$795
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in New York

The cheapest month to rent a car in New York is October, when the average cost per day is HK$454. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is December, when the average cost per day is HK$503. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in New York is May.
Apr
HK$522
May
HK$745
Jun
HK$683
Jul
HK$608
Aug
HK$669
Sep
HK$600
Oct
HK$454
Nov
HK$582
Dec
HK$503
Jan
HK$535
Feb
HK$576
Mar
HK$731
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in New York could cost, we've pulled prices from New York.

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All you need to know about New York

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyUS Dollar
LanguageEnglish
Speed limitMotorwayVaries from state to state
Speed limitBuilt-up areaVaries from state to state
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in New York: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in New York, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in New York you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in New York depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in New York, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in New York. First, you need to decide where in New York you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in New York. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in New York you want to visit. The most popular place to go is New York. On average, it costs HK$827 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is HK$338 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in New York

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in New York is Premium, 4-5 doors .

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire companies in New York are Budget, Dollar and Hertz. The cheapest company we've found is kyte. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are HK$170 a day and HK$220 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in New York you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of New York. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in New York is New York. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Hicksville.

Hire a car long term in New York

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in New York with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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