Car Rental in Manhattan (Downtown)
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Cheapest car rental rates
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
$61.71 per day
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
$64.94 per day
Standard SUV
Chevrolet Equinox or similar
$99.01 per day
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
$103.80 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
$67.36 per day
Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
$82.39 per day
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or similar
$86.07 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar
$100.60 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:39 PM on 5/9/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$83 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 72 km/h or 25 - 45 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Top 11 locations near Downtown
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8.7 km / 5.4 miles away
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21.8 km / 13.5 miles away
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40.6 km / 25.2 miles away
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74 km / 46 miles away
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81.8 km / 50.8 miles away
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220.7 km / 137.1 miles away
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315 km / 195.7 miles away
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403 km / 250.4 miles away
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433.8 km / 269.6 miles away
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461.8 km / 286.9 miles away
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486.1 km / 302 miles away
Map of car rental locations
When are car rental prices the lowest in Manhattan (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Manhattan (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Manhattan (Downtown)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Manhattan (Downtown) is March — when rental costs average $60.40 per day. This is 20% cheaper than the yearly average and 31% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $87.71 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Manhattan (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 6 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Manhattan (Downtown)
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Manhattan (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Manhattan (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in August, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches in Manhattan (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Dollar, Budget, Thrifty, Avis, National |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Premium cars |
| Lowest price | $62 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Thrifty | Mazda 3 | 5 | 3 | Large cars |
| Budget | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Budget | Volkswagen Jetta | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Avis
7.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
6.9 / 10
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$83.23
Lowest daily price
$61.71
Total cars available
74
Top 5 suppliers in Manhattan (Downtown) in 2025
Avis
+16464730088
(Between 10Th & 11Th Av)
$81 - $189
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 15:00
Tue:
07:00 - 15:00
Wed:
07:00 - 15:00
Thu:
07:00 - 15:00
Fri:
07:00 - 15:00
Sat:
07:00 - 15:00
Sun:
07:00 - 15:00
National
+16466923999
320 W 57th St,New York, NY 10019
$97 - $258
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 18:00
Tue:
07:30 - 18:00
Wed:
07:30 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:30
Fri:
08:00 - 18:30
Sat:
07:00 - 17:30
Sun:
09:30 - 20:00
Budget
+12122893920
300 E 87th St (2nd Ave & 87th)
New York City
NY-10128
$62 - $221
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:00
Tue:
07:00 - 23:00
Wed:
07:00 - 23:00
Thu:
07:00 - 23:00
Fri:
07:00 - 23:00
Sat:
07:00 - 23:00
Sun:
07:00 - 23:00
Dollar
+12125865452
263 West 52Nd Street
$65 - $155
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 22:00
Tue:
07:00 - 22:00
Wed:
07:00 - 22:00
Thu:
07:00 - 22:00
Fri:
07:00 - 22:00
Sat:
07:00 - 22:00
Sun:
07:00 - 22:00
Thrifty
+12122576725
148 W 83rd St, New York, NY 10024, United States
$65 - $155
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 15:00
Tue:
07:00 - 15:00
Wed:
07:00 - 15:00
Thu:
07:00 - 15:00
Fri:
07:00 - 15:00
Sat:
07:00 - 17:00
Sun:
07:00 - 17:00
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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