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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 28/1 and drop-off date of 4/2. 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 5 January 2025.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

RM 180

Cheapest price per day

RM 173

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 5 January 2025.

January

RM 202

February

RM 229

March

RM 251

April

RM 305

May

RM 328

June

RM 359

July

RM 422

August

RM 395

September

RM 260

October

RM 292

November

RM 310

December

RM 323

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in New York is January. 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.

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 5 January 2025.

Small cars

RM 192 - RM 493

All Car Types

RM 214 - RM 469

To rent a small car in New York, you would pay an average price of RM 339/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in New York (~RM 192/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~RM 493/day). In fact, January is about 44% 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 1% 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 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 289/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in New York (~RM 211/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 407/day). In fact, January is about 28% 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 16% 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 398/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a large car in New York (~RM 232/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 614/day). In fact, February is about 42% 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 15% 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.

To rent a SUV in New York, you would pay an average price of RM 344/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in New York (~RM 214/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 559/day). In fact, February is about 38% 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 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 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 362/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a van in New York (~RM 286/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~RM 692/day). In fact, February is about 21% 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 6% 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.

Proton SagaRM 173/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Perodua MyviRM 219/day
4
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi

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 5 January 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
205 reviews54 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.7

Alamo

8.0
Very Good
171 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Avis

6.9
Okay
361 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

Budget

6.4
Okay
661 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.5

Hertz

6.2
Okay
557 reviews48 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.2

Dollar

6.0
Okay
425 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Thrifty

5.7
Fair
189 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.7

Ace

4.9
Mediocre
205 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.6

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.1

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 229. Data was last updated on 5 January 2025.
Proton SagaRM 173/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Nissan X-TrailRM 181/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan X-Trail
Honda FitRM 213/day
5
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 5 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in New York?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 180/day when booking a car hire in New York. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 128/day from Dollar, booked on Dec. 29.

  • 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: Dollar (RM 129/day), Hertz (RM 134/day), and Thrifty (RM 138/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Silvercar (9.2 rating), Alamo (8.4 rating) and National (8.1 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 4.05/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 182 and RM 263 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    From Dollar you can hire a car in New York from about RM 1,262 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 35% 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 5,407. 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 315 per day. Price data was last updated on 5 January 2025.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 271/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 275/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 275/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

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