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Cheap Car Rentals in New York from RM 146

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 1/3 and drop-off date of 31/3. 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 4 February 2025.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

RM 220

Cheapest price per day

RM 146

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 4 February 2025.

January

RM 228

February

RM 228

March

RM 250

April

RM 300

May

RM 326

June

RM 358

July

RM 416

August

RM 389

September

RM 259

October

RM 291

November

RM 309

December

RM 331

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 4 February 2025.

Small cars

RM 187 - RM 491

All Car Types

RM 197 - RM 467

To rent a small car in New York, you would pay an average price of RM 323/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in New York (~RM 187/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~RM 491/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 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 267/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in New York (~RM 198/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 405/day). In fact, February is about 27% 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 18% 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 391/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a large car in New York (~RM 231/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 611/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 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.

To rent a SUV in New York, you would pay an average price of RM 318/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in New York (~RM 195/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 557/day). In fact, February is about 39% 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 3% 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 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 369/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a van in New York (~RM 285/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~RM 689/day). In fact, February is about 23% 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 12% 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 166/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Perodua MyviRM 186/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 4 February 2025.

Alamo

8.2
Very Good
155 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
226 reviews66 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.7

Avis

6.9
Okay
371 reviews29 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

Budget

6.4
Okay
694 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Hertz

6.2
Okay
649 reviews59 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.3

Dollar

5.9
Fair
461 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
196 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.8

Ace

5.0
Fair
206 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.6

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.2

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 RM 205. Data was last updated on 4 February 2025.
Proton PrevéRM 146/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Prevé
Proton SagaRM 166/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Honda AccordRM 172/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Accord

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 4 February 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in New York?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 220/day when booking a car hire in New York. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 144/day from Ace, booked on Feb. 2.

  • 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: Ace (RM 122/day), Thrifty (RM 160/day), and Sixt (RM 186/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 (9.1 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 4.04/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 181 and RM 262 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    From Hertz you can hire a car in New York from about RM 1,559 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 6,682. 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 588 per day. Price data was last updated on 4 February 2025.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 208/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 247/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 249/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

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