Car hire in Manhattan, New York

Hiring a car in Manhattan will cost, on average, £69 per day. Keep in mind that daily hire prices fluctuate based on a variety of factors. For example, momondo users recently found Manhattan car hire prices for as much as £119 per day and as little as £37 per day.

Budget 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 £37 per day from Budget. Dollar is another affordable hire company, with prices recently found for as low as £47 per day. You should also consider Alamo, which recently had hire prices for £88 per day.

With an average review score of 6.9/10 from 79 reviewers, Budget is rated the best car rental company in Manhattan by our users.

28% of momondo users prefer to hire SUV vehicles when visiting Manhattan. You can expect daily hire prices for this type of car to be £89 on average. Rates might be different depending on what agency you rent your car from and what neighbourhood you intend to visit. Keep in mind that there are also other types of hire cars available in Manhattan if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

Randalls and Wards Islands has the cheapest car hire in New York. Our users found that Ace offers the cheapest car hire deals in the city at £34/day on average. Marble Hill is the next cheapest neighborhood for car hire. Here you can find average daily hire prices from Avis for £38/day.

Consider hiring a car in Manhattan 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 £61. Weekend and 1-week-long hires will average a total of £463 and £203, respectively. For your more long-term car hire needs, a 1-month-long Manhattan car rental will cost £3,330 in total on average.

The best time to hire a car in Manhattan is during the month of January, when prices average £44 per day. The most expensive month to hire a car is in June, during which you will frequently find prices averaging £76 per day. Be sure to book your car hire around 78 days or more ahead of time for the best prices.

Prices for cars in Manhattan were last updated today.

As of July 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for cars in Manhattan.

Among different countries, including Manhattan, the minimum age for drivers varies. 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 imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

To rent 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 rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting 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 rental company you're booking with.