Car Rental in New York (Downtown)
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Cheapest car rental rates
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
$69.64 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
$69.64 per day
Standard
Standard (Volkswagen Jetta) or similar
$86.91 per day
Compact
Kia Soul or similar
$69.64 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
$69.64 per day
Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
$74.43 per day
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
$90.05 per day
Luxury
Luxury (BMW 3 Series) or similar
$104.12 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:35 PM on 5/5/25. 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
$79 per day
Average car rental length
10 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
$0.98 per liter or $3.71 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.79 per liter or $2.99 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.29 per liter or $4.88 per gallon
Top 11 locations near Downtown
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14.3 km / 8.9 miles away
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21.3 km / 13.2 miles away
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48.1 km / 29.9 miles away
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77.9 km / 48.4 miles away
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88.2 km / 54.8 miles away
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227.7 km / 141.5 miles away
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318.8 km / 198.1 miles away
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405.1 km / 251.7 miles away
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440.8 km / 273.9 miles away
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462.8 km / 287.6 miles away
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487.2 km / 302.7 miles away
Map of car rental locations
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.
Average rental costs per day in New York (Downtown)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in New York (Downtown) is September — when rental costs average $49.27 per day. This is 41% cheaper than the yearly average and 66% cheaper than renting a car in November (when prices average $142.92 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 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)
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 March, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches in New York (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | SIXT, Budget, Avis, Dollar |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Premium cars, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | $70 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | Midsize (Toyota RAV4) | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Compact (Nissan Versa) | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| SIXT | Compact (Chevrolet Trailblazer) | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Standard Elite (GMC Acadia) | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Minivan (Chrysler Pacifica) | 4 | 4 | Vans |
| SIXT | Midsize (Nissan Sentra) | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Full-size (Toyota Camry) | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| SIXT | Luxury (BMW 3 Series) | 4 | 2 | Premium cars |
| Budget | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT
7.9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.5 / 10
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$79.26
Lowest daily price
$69.64
Total cars available
47
Top 4 suppliers in New York (Downtown) in 2025
SIXT
+18887498227
20 Morris Street
$87 - $171
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
Avis
+12125938397
Greenwich Village, 68 E 11th St,
(btwn University Pl & Broadway), New York City, NY, 10003, United States
$70 - $114
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
Budget
+12123974375
304 W 49th St,
(between 8th & 9th Ave), New York City, NY, 10019, United States
$70 - $330
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
$70 - $330
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
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
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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