Car hires in Manhattan, New York

Manhattan$112 However, you might be able to find car hire deals as low as $56 per day which is a 87% difference from the highest price per day at $404.

Dollar is the cheapest car hire company in Manhattan according to our data from the past 72 hours. You can find prices for as low as $55 per day from Dollar. Budget is another affordable hire company, with prices recently found for as low as $99 per day. You should also consider Alamo, which recently had hire prices for $184 per day.

The best rental car company in Manhattan is Dollar. This is based on an average momondo customer rating of 6.1/10 from 151 reviews. If you are planning a trip to Manhattan, you will be able to find Dollar at 6 locations in the neighborhood.

Intermediate cars are the preferred type of car to hire while visiting Manhattan. This is a popular car type among drivers thanks to its value at an average price of $137 per day. While 46% of momondo users settled on this type of car, you can always choose a different one based on your needs.

Midtown East has the cheapest car hire in New York. Our users found that Budget offers the cheapest car hire deals in the city at $51/day on average. Randalls and Wards Islands is the next cheapest neighborhood for car hire. Here you can find average daily hire prices from Ace for $51/day.

The majority of momondo users will hire a car in Manhattan for 2 days at an average cost of $113 per day. Hiring for 1 week will cost a total of $900, while hiring for just the weekend will cost $471 in total. You can also hire a car for a month or longer if need be - according to our data, hiring a car for a month in Manhattan costs, on average, $5,278 total.

The best time to hire a car in Manhattan is in the month of March, when prices are $79/day on average. August is often the most expensive month to hire a car, when average prices are $144/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit Manhattan, it’s recommended that you book your car hire around 70 days out for the best possible price.

Prices for cars in Manhattan are updated daily.

As of September 2025, there are 12 operators available to choose from for cars in Manhattan.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Manhattan. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.

To hire a car in Manhattan, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.