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Cheap Car Rentals in New York from C$ 32

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in New York with a pick-up date of 27/2 and drop-off date of 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. 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 21 February 2025.

Most popular company

Ace

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

C$ 75

Cheapest price per day

C$ 32

What are the car hire rental for popular cities in New York?

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 95 pickup locations in New York to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Price

C$ 46 - C$ 142

Out of all the popular cities in New York, New York is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 46/day. Renting a car in New York is 68% cheaper than renting one in Plattsburgh where the per day rate is around C$ 142. Other fairly inexpensive cities in New York to get a rental car in are: Buffalo (C$ 54/day), Niagara Falls (C$ 70/day), and Albany (C$ 81/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in New York should expect to spend around C$ 46/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in New York is New York.

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 21 February 2025.

January

C$ 72

February

C$ 71

March

C$ 76

April

C$ 95

May

C$ 102

June

C$ 113

July

C$ 132

August

C$ 123

September

C$ 82

October

C$ 92

November

C$ 98

December

C$ 105

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 21 February 2025.

There are, in total, 17,198 car rental locations in New York that are operated by 335 companies. In the past week, medium car is the cheapest car type users can rent (cheapest price last found: C$ 32/day). Explore 7 car types currently offered from New York rental providers:

Economy

Economy

C$ 48+

Compact

Compact

C$ 56+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 45+

Standard

Standard

C$ 57+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 57+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 69+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 77+

Luxury

Luxury

C$ 77+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 57+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

C$ 82+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 45+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 49+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 50+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 58+

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 21 February 2025.

Small cars

C$ 74 - C$ 128

All Car Types

C$ 88 - C$ 151

To rent a small car in New York, you would pay an average price of C$ 105/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a small car in New York (~C$ 74/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~C$ 128/day). In fact, September is about 30% 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 saves you 14% 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 small car rental 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 C$ 106/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in New York (~C$ 75/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 141/day). In fact, January is about 30% 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 13% 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 rental 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 C$ 145/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a large car in New York (~C$ 105/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 196/day). In fact, January is about 29% 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 17% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in New York, you would pay an average price of C$ 114/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in New York (~C$ 81/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 132/day). In fact, January is about 29% 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 saves you 7% 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 SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in New York, you would pay an average price of C$ 188/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a van in New York (~C$ 121/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~C$ 239/day). In fact, September is about 36% 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 is 36% 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 van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in New York, you would pay an average price of C$ 131/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in New York (~C$ 110/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 155/day). In fact, May is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for New York. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New York, renting a luxury car is 7% 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 luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in New York, you would pay an average price of C$ 170/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in New York (~C$ 84/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~C$ 375/day). In fact, September is about 51% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for New York. When comparing with other car types available for rental in New York, renting a convertible is 29% 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.

Nissan VersaC$ 35/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Versa
Toyota YarisC$ 35/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota YarisC$ 39/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

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 21 February 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in New York, including pickup locations serving New York, Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very good
110 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.7

Avis

7.0
Good
190 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

Sixt

6.5
Okay
185 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Hertz

6.4
Okay
268 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Budget

6.2
Okay
479 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.4

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
184 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

Dollar

5.7
Fair
334 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.6

Alamo

8.4
Very good
74 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

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 C$ 63. Data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in New York, including options within the New York, Buffalo and Niagara Falls area. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Hyundai ElantraC$ 32/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra
Mitsubishi MirageC$ 35/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage
Honda FitC$ 35/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

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 21 February 2025.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in New York?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 60/day when booking a rental car in New York. The best deal a user found was for C$ 36/day from Ace, booked on Feb. 16.

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

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in New York from the following companies over the past two weeks: Ace (C$ 38/day), Sixt (C$ 57/day), and Thrifty (C$ 64/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.1 rating) and Alamo (8.4 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in New York.

  • What are gas prices like in New York?

    The average gas price in New York is C$ 1.28/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 58 and C$ 83 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

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

    From Ace you can rent a car in New York from about C$ 394 per week on average.

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

    Generally, for a better deal in New York it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 36%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • 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?

    Ace currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 48% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in New York. Typically, a monthly car rental in New York can be found for C$ 1,690. You can find car rental deals to be on average C$ 56 a day.

Small car rentals in New York

Find small car rental deals in New York from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in New York cost an average of C$ 76 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Honda FitC$ 61/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 61/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 65/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

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 C$ 79 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
These are some of the best deals we've detected on luxury car rentals in New York, including options near New York, Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Before selecting a deal, make sure the details of the reservation work for you and your fellow passengers.
Chrysler 300C$ 68/day
5
M
A/C
Chrysler 300
Audi A4C$ 70/day
5
2
M
A/C
Audi A4
Audi A4C$ 70/day
5
2
M
A/C
Audi A4

Van rentals in New York

Find van rental deals in New York from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in New York cost an average of C$ 76 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
To make it easier to find a van rental in New York, we've compiled these deals for you, including pickup options near New York, Buffalo and Niagara Falls. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly replacing these deals with new ones so be sure to check back soon.
Toyota SiennaC$ 63/day
5
5
M
A/C
Toyota Sienna
Toyota SiennaC$ 64/day
5
5
M
A/C
Toyota Sienna
Dodge Grand CaravanC$ 66/day
5
M
A/C
Dodge Grand Caravan

Car rentals by fuel type in New York

Browse car rentals by fuel type in New York. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in New York. Deals were last updated on 21 February 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in New York. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (C$ 25+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 29+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 25+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 67+

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