Car rental in New York, United States

On average, renting a car in New York will set you back around $149 per day or $248 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in New York is an intermediate SUV. The most popular is Intermediate/Standard, SUV.

The cheapest car rental companies in New York are currently Ace Rent a Car and Alamo.

Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in New York is currently June.

On average, around $248. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in New York is $162.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in New York for a whole month is $2,439. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore New York, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in New York that have free cancellation. 

Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.

Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of New York.

Most places – New York included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $52 per day. The average price per day is around $124.

Of course. Most major car rental companies like Sixt, Thrifty and Dollar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travelers rated Payless as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van rental is available in New York.