Find Rentals
Popular Cars
Rental Deals
Insights
Agencies
FAQs
New York

Cheap Car Rentals in New York from RM 168

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 9/9 and drop-off date of 16/9. 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.
Driver's age: 25-65
Here’s why our users search for rental cars through Cheapflights

Price trackingHolding out for a great deal? Get notified when prices are reduced.

Customized resultsFilter by rental agency, car type, price range and more.

Unlimited free useSearch as many times as you want with no hidden charges or fees.

New York, NY car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in New York, NY. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 August 2026.

Most popular company

SIXT

Price of petrol per litre

RM 5.07

Average price per day

RM 395

Cheapest price per day

RM 168
Search Deals
Search Deals
Search Deals
Search Deals

Popular car types in New York, NY

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in New York, NY and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 10 August 2026.
All deals

At RM 168/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in New York in the past week. Out of 42 car hire agencies operating in New York, there are, in total, 155 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

RM 168+

View Deal
Compact

Compact

RM 180+

View Deal
Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 193+

View Deal
Full-size

Full-size

RM 189+

View Deal
People carrier

People carrier

RM 262+

View Deal
Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 234+

View Deal
Premium

Premium

RM 323+

View Deal
Luxury

Luxury

RM 323+

View Deal

Best car rental deals found in New York

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in New York, NY. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in New York, NY with an average daily rate of RM 231. Data was last updated on 10 August 2026.
Proton SagaRM 168/day
Proton Saga
Found 08/09/26
Perodua BezzaRM 180/day
Perodua Bezza
Found 08/09/26
Nissan SentraRM 189/day
Nissan Sentra
Found 08/09/26

Cheapflights insights for New York car rentals

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 RM 241, which is about 232% cheaper than the typical rate.

Find deals

What is the cheapest car hire company in New York?

In New York, the most affordable car hire company right now is Hertz, offering prices from just RM 63.13/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at RM 94.68/day.

What is the best car rental company in New York?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in New York is Avis (rated 6.7/10 with 148 reviews). Payless (rated 6.9/10 with 35 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
6.7
Payless
Payless
6.9
Thrifty
Thrifty
4.8
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
8.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in New York?

At New York, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just RM 208. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 425 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In New York, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just RM 208. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 425 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

RM 208

February

RM 229

March

RM 253

April

RM 286

May

RM 319

June

RM 376

July

RM 425

August

RM 388

September

RM 237

October

RM 270

November

RM 274

December

RM 298

What car do most people hire in New York?

The most popular types of cars to hire in New York are the following: SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), Standard cars (Chevrolet Blazer or similar), and Premium cars (BMW X3 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in New York?

Avis has 13 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. AAMCAR has the second-highest number of locations in New York at 2.

Find deals

Top rental agencies in New York, NY

Explore the leading car rental agencies in New York, NY known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in New York, NY. Reviews were last updated on 10 August 2026.

Avis

6.7
Okay
148 reviews•13 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.7

Payless

6.9
Okay
35 reviews•2 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.0

Thrifty

4.8
Mediocre
78 reviews•6 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.8

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

5.0

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

4 locations
Check prices

National

7.8
Good
9 reviews•4 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

AAMCAR

2 locations
Check prices

Drive Tri-State

1 location
Check prices

U-Save

1 location
Check prices

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in New York, NY, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 August 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in New York?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 395/day when booking a car hire in New York. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 282/day from Sixt, booked on Aug. 8.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in New York for a week from Sixt?

    From Sixt you can hire a car in New York from about RM 2,763 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in New York?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in New York for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in New York for a month?

    The average cost of a car rental in New York for a month is RM 11,841. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • How much is a car hire in New York for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in New York is RM 0. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in New York. For the month of September, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in New York for as low as RM 0/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in New York, NY

Browse car rentals by fuel type in New York, NY. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in New York, NY. Deals were last updated on 10 August 2026.
All deals

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in New York, NY. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (RM 44+).

Electric

Electric

RM 47+

View Deal
Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 44+

View Deal
Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 87+

View Deal

Travelling to a place near New York?

Hire a car at New York if you plan to visit one of these locations
Secaucus
Queens
Brooklyn

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Airport car hires in New York

Hire a car at one of these airports in the New York area
New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport car rentals
New York LaGuardia Airport car rentals

Best Car Rental Deals

We make it easy and fast to find and compare deals from 70,000+ rental locations and hundreds of agencies.

No surprises

Prices shown to you will be final, without any hidden charges or fees.

Free cancellation

Plans change – we get it. And that’s why you can search and book rental cars on Cheapflights from agencies that offer free cancellation