Car Rental in New York (Downtown)
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Cheapest car rental rates
Standard (Volkswagen Jetta)
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$44.70
per day
8.0
Very good
17 reviews
Toyota RAV4
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$76.46
per day
8.0
Very good
2 reviews
Kia Soul
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$87.79
per day
8.1
Very good
No ratings yet
Full-size (Toyota Camry)
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$45.01
per day
8.0
Very good
17 reviews
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Premium (BMW 2 Series)
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$48.69
per day
8.0
Very good
17 reviews
Luxury (Mercedes Benz C Class)
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$51.00
per day
8.0
Very good
17 reviews
Extraordinary (BMW X5)
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$87.11
per day
8.0
Very good
17 reviews
Kia Rio
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$89.21
per day
8.0
Very good
2 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:21 PM on 9/17/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 11 locations near New York (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in New York (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in New York (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$66 per day
Average car rental length
7 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%
Average gas price
$1.00 per liter or $3.79 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.83 per liter or $3.14 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.25 per liter or $4.73 per gallon
Top 11 locations near New York (Downtown)
- New York International Airport LaGuardiafrom $111.54 per day14.3 km / 8.89 miles away
- New York International Airport Kennedyfrom $120.45 per day21.3 km / 13.24 miles away
- Westchester Airportfrom $107.21 per day48.1 km / 29.89 miles away
- Long Island MacArthur Airportfrom $119.75 per day77.9 km / 48.4 miles away
- Stewart International Airportfrom $106.88 per day88.2 km / 54.8 miles away
- Albany International Airportfrom $106.88 per day227.7 km / 141.49 miles away
- Syracuse Hancock Airportfrom $106.88 per day318.8 km / 198.09 miles away
- Rochester Airportfrom $107.84 per day405.1 km / 251.72 miles away
- Plattsburgh International Airportfrom $106.88 per day440.8 km / 273.9 miles away
- Buffalo Niagara Airportfrom $117.11 per day462.8 km / 287.57 miles away
- Niagara Falls Airportfrom $135.04 per day487.2 km / 302.73 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Avis
Greenwich Village, 68 E 11th St,
(btwn University Pl & Broadway), New York City, NY, 10003, United States
B
SIXT
20 Morris Street
C
Budget
304 W 49th St,
(between 8th & 9th Ave), New York City, NY, 10019, United States
D
Dollar
263 West 52Nd Street
When to book in New York (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in New York (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in New York (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthSeptember | Most expensive month November | ||
| Average price $109 | A good deal $63 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in New York (Downtown)
$164
$82
$0
$71
in January
Jan
$76
in February
Feb
$99
in March
Mar
$99
in April
Apr
$86
in May
May
$114
in June
Jun
$117
in July
Jul
$105
in August
Aug
$52
in September
Sep
$79
in October
Oct
$149
in November
Nov
$70
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in New York (Downtown) is September — when rental costs average $51.50 per day. This is 53% cheaper than the yearly average and 66% cheaper than renting a car in November (when prices average $149.37 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.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in New York (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in New York (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in July, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches in New York (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.8
1.4
0
0.2 times in January
Jan
0.3 times in February
Feb
1.2 times in March
Mar
1.2 times in April
Apr
1.1 times in May
May
1.7 times in June
Jun
2.5 times in July
Jul
1.1 times in August
Aug
1.2 times in September
Sep
0.7 times in October
Oct
0.2 times in November
Nov
0.7 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in New York (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 16 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in New York (Downtown)
18
9
0
16 days in January
Jan
12 days in February
Feb
4 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
5 days in May
May
8 days in June
Jun
10 days in July
Jul
15 days in August
Aug
11 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
12 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | SIXT, Budget, Avis, Dollar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Large cars, Premium cars, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $45 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| SIXT | Midsize (Toyota RAV4) | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| SIXT | Compact (Nissan Versa) | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| SIXT | Standard Elite (GMC Acadia) | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| SIXT | Compact (Chevrolet Trailblazer) | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| SIXT | Full-size (Toyota Camry) | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| SIXT | Midsize (Nissan Sentra) | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Budget | Ford Edge | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Budget | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Avis (rated 8.1 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar (rated 7.8 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$66
Lowest daily price
$45
Total cars available
39
Top 4 suppliers in New York (Downtown) in 2025
Avis
8.1
Very good
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
$87 - $228
per day
Greenwich Village, 68 E 11th St,
(btwn University Pl & Broadway), New York City, NY, 10003, United States
+12125938397
Show working hours
Mon
06:30-23:00
Tue
06:30-23:00
Wed
06:30-23:00
Thu
06:30-23:00
Fri
06:30-23:00
Sat
06:30-23:00
Sun
06:30-23:00
SIXT
8.0
Very good
17 reviews
Value for money
8
Ease of finding
8.7
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
6.9
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8
$45 - $105
per day
20 Morris Street
+18887498227
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-19:00
Tue
07:00-19:00
Wed
07:00-19:00
Thu
07:00-19:00
Fri
07:00-19:00
Sat
07:00-14:00
Sun
07:00-14:00
Budget
8.0
Very good
2 reviews
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.3
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.2
$76 - $228
per day
304 W 49th St,
(between 8th & 9th Ave), New York City, NY, 10019, United States
+12123974375
Show 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
7.8
Average
Value for money
7.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
7.8
$76 - $228
per day
263 West 52Nd Street
+12125865452
Show 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
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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