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Cheap Car Rentals in New York, NY from C$ 42

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New York, NY car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

PAYLESS

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.80

Average price per day

C$ 104

Cheapest price per day

C$ 42

Popular car types in New York, NY

small car is the cheapest car type you can rent in New York this past week from 156 rental locations out of 42 rental agencies. Prices for a New York small car rental start from C$ 42/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Economy

Economy

C$ 42+

Compact

Compact

C$ 46+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 51+

Standard

Standard

C$ 65+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 50+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 64+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

C$ 102+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 51+

Best car rental deals found in New York

Kia RioC$ 42/day
Kia Rio
Nissan VersaC$ 46/day
Nissan Versa
Toyota CorollaC$ 50/day
Toyota Corolla

Cheapflights insights for New York car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in New York, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in New York?

For the best savings on car rentals in New York, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just C$ 86/day – about 14% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest rental car company in New York?

In New York, the most affordable rental car company right now is Ace, offering prices from just C$ 29.79/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at C$ 32.51/day.

What is the best car rental company in New York?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in New York is Avis (rated 6.8/10 with 138 reviews). Thrifty (rated 4.9/10 with 54 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At New York, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just C$ 72. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 147 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In New York, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just C$ 72. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 147 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

C$ 72

February

C$ 79

March

C$ 89

April

C$ 99

May

C$ 110

June

C$ 130

July

C$ 147

August

C$ 134

September

C$ 105

October

C$ 114

November

C$ 96

December

C$ 106

What car do most people rent in New York?

SUV rentals (Dodge Durango or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting New York. Intermediate rentals (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger Van rentals (Toyota Sienna or similar).

Which car rental company has the most locations in New York?

Avis has 13 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. AAMCAR has the second-highest number of locations in New York at 2.

Top rental agencies in New York, NY

Avis

6.8
Okay
138 reviews•13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Thrifty

4.9
Mediocre
54 reviews•6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.1

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

4 locations

National

7.6
Good
8 reviews•4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.2

Payless

7.3
Good
28 reviews•2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.4

AAMCAR

2 locations

Drive Tri-State

1 location

U-Save

1 location

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in New York?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 104/day when booking a rental car in New York. The best deal a user found was for C$ 55/day from Payless, booked on Oct. 31.

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

    Payless is one of the top picks in New York. They can have you in a rental car for about C$ 642 per week on average.

  • 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?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in New York can be found for about C$ 2,752, with the average price for a rental being around C$ 92 a day. Book with Payless, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 54% less compared to the average price of car rentals in New York.

  • How much is a car rental in New York for a weekend?

    C$ 67 is typically the average cost for a rental car for the weekend in New York, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to New York, then opt for a Economy rental vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of December, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as C$ 72/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in New York, NY

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in New York, NY. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (C$ 35+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 35+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 44+

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