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Cheap Car Rentals in New York from RM 173

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 29/5 and drop-off date of 5/6. 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 rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in New York. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

RM 172

Cheapest price per day

RM 173

New York car rental prices in popular cities

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across New York, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 238 pickup locations in New York to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

Price

RM 163 - RM 262

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in New York and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

January

RM 220

February

RM 216

March

RM 216

April

RM 281

May

RM 307

June

RM 341

July

RM 398

August

RM 372

September

RM 250

October

RM 281

November

RM 298

December

RM 320

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in New York is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in New York

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in New York and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

At RM 173/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in New York in the past week. Out of 347 car hire agencies operating in New York, there are, in total, 17,355 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

RM 211+

Compact

Compact

RM 217+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 173+

Standard

Standard

RM 226+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 226+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 306+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 338+

Luxury

Luxury

RM 281+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

RM 309+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 216+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 227+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

RM 356+

Compare available car types for rental in New York

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in New York to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

Small cars

RM 194 - RM 496

All Car Types

RM 225 - RM 473

To rent a small car in New York, you would pay an average price of RM 340/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in New York (~RM 194/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~RM 496/day). In fact, February is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for New York. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New York, renting a small car is 1% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New York small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in New York, you would pay an average price of RM 290/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in New York (~RM 180/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 477/day). In fact, June is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for New York. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New York, renting a medium car saves you 15% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New York medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in New York, you would pay an average price of RM 413/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a large car in New York (~RM 251/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~RM 648/day). In fact, February is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for New York. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New York, renting a large car is 19% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New York large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in New York, you would pay an average price of RM 341/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in New York (~RM 205/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 530/day). In fact, March is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for New York. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New York, renting a SUV is 2% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New York SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in New York, you would pay an average price of RM 305/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a van in New York (~RM 320/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~RM 562/day). In fact, March is about 4% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for New York. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New York, renting a van saves you 10% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Proton SagaRM 211/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Proton SagaRM 211/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Toyota CorollaRM 217/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

Top rental agencies in New York

Explore the leading car rental agencies in New York known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in New York. Reviews were last updated on 30 April 2025.

Alamo

8.2
Very Good
139 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
215 reviews66 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.7

Avis

6.9
Okay
373 reviews29 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

Sixt

6.6
Okay
184 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.4

Budget

6.4
Okay
692 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.5

Hertz

6.2
Okay
620 reviews59 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.2

Dollar

5.8
Fair
449 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
188 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

Best New York car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in New York. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in New York with an average daily rate of RM 256. Data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Proton PrevéRM 173/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Prevé
Proton SagaRM 211/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Proton PersonaRM 211/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in New York, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in New York?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 172/day when booking a car hire in New York. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 159/day from Dollar, booked on Apr. 27.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in New York?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in New York from the following companies over the past two weeks: Thrifty (RM 173/day), Hertz (RM 216/day), and Ace (RM 226/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in New York?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.0 rating) and Alamo (8.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in New York.

  • What are petrol prices like in New York?

    The average price of petrol in New York is RM 3.90/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 175 and RM 253 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    From Alamo you can hire a car in New York from about RM 1,835 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in New York for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 34% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in New York.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in New York.

  • 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 7,863. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Luxury car rentals in New York

Find luxury car rental deals in New York from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in New York cost an average of RM 329 per day. Price data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 320/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 338/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

Car rentals by fuel type in New York

Browse car rentals by fuel type in New York. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in New York. Deals were last updated on 30 April 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in New York. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (RM 40+).

Electric

Electric

RM 40+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 53+

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