Car hires in Downtown, New York

The best rental car company in Downtown is Enterprise Rent-A-Car. This is based on an average momondo customer rating of 7.3/10 from 7 reviews. If you are planning a trip to Downtown, you will be able to find Enterprise Rent-A-Car at 1 location in the neighborhood.

SUV or similar cars are the most popular type of car to hire in Downtown, with 21% of our users choosing this type over other options. Hiring SUV cars in Downtown costs, on average, $191/day. Keep in mind that prices may fluctuate based on when you visit, what neighbourhood you stay in, and what agency you hire from.

Randalls and Wards Islands and Marble Hill are the cheapest neighbourhoods to hire a car in New York. We found that Ace is the cheapest car hire company in Randalls and Wards Islands with an average cost of $55/day. Dollar is the most affordable hire company in Marble Hill with prices averaging $62/day.

Consider hiring a car in Downtown for 2 days, which is the most popular length of time people tend to spend in the neighbourhood. The average daily hire cost for 2 days is $173. Weekend and 1-week-long hires will average a total of $754 and $508, respectively. For your more long-term car hire needs, a 1-month-long Downtown car rental will cost $4,013 in total on average.

The most ideal time of year to hire a car is in March, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found car hire prices averaging $86 per day when booking in March. In contrast, December is the least ideal time to hire a car. Prices in Downtown during this month tend to be $209 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your Downtown car hire at least 2 days in advance for the best deals.

Prices for cars in Downtown are updated daily.

The number of operators available for cars in Downtown is 11 as of April 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Downtown. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when hiring a car in Downtown. If the license is written in a different language from the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual hire company you're booking with.