Car hires in Manhattan, New York

Hiring a car in Manhattan will cost, on average, €78 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 €118 per day and as little as €34 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 €34 per day from Budget. Dollar is another affordable hire company, with prices recently found for as low as €84 per day. You should also consider Alamo, which recently had hire prices for €118 per day.

With an average review score of 6.1/10 from 163 reviewers, Dollar is rated the best car rental company in Manhattan by our users.

Intermediate or similar cars are the most popular type of car to hire in Manhattan, with 27% of our users choosing this type over other options. Hiring Intermediate cars in Manhattan costs, on average, €109/day. Keep in mind that prices may fluctuate based on when you visit, what neighbourhood you stay in, and what agency you hire from.

The cheapest neighbourhoods to hire a car in New York are Roosevelt Island and Upper East Side. At the moment, Budget in Roosevelt Island has an average hire price of €45 per day. In Upper East Side you can find a €52 per day average hire price from Avis.

Most people tend to hire a car in Manhattan for 16 days which costs, on average, €66 per day. If you plan on hiring a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around €453 total. For a quick weekend hire, the total cost tends to average €244. €2,597 is the average cost of a month-long Manhattan road trip car hire.

The best time to hire a car in Manhattan is during the month of March, when prices are at their cheapest for the year. If you book 70+ days ahead of your pick-up date, you will often find prices averaging €45 per day. The most expensive month to hire a car in Manhattan is July, at €87 per day. However, you might be able to find a better deal depending on what agency you hire from and what type of car you choose.

Prices for cars in Manhattan are updated daily.

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

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Manhattan. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

To hire a car in Manhattan, all drivers must have 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 proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.