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All major car hire suppliers in Upper East Side, New York

Budget

6.1

Okay

48 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Everything was perfect

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Pick up took over an hour and the reservation had too many hidden fees, making the rental almost double the anticipated cost

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

I’ve rented from kayak and budget many times but this particular experience was horrendous. The budget agent was the most rude and unhelpful person I’ve ever dealt with. He nearly refused to answer any questions I had, wouldn’t let me prepay for gas, would explain anything on my bill, didn’t give me a contract, didn’t input my email so I would get a reciept or able to review him on budget. WORST EXPERIENCE

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

Michelle, the person behind the counter at the 87th street Budget, is incredibly rude and uses intentionally misleading sentences to make it seem like you have to pay for things that you do not have to pay for. This isn’t my first bad experience with her either. The last time I rented a car from this location, she was rude to me and multiple other customers in line. One customer even came back in to let her know she was rude and that they would be following up with a complaint. I will be avoiding Budget from here on out because of Michelle.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2022

They reserved cars they did not have and had a line of 30 people waiting for cars due to their negligence. Complete lack of professionalism from staff in dealing with the issue. Took 2 hours in total from start of my reservation till I had keys in my hand. Told those who arrived early to come back at the time of their reservation and didn’t let them get in line for the available cars. Made those who didn’t return at the exact minute of their reservation wait longer even though they were originally early. Terrible experience all around and gives kayak a bad name for even being associated with them.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2022

Car was dirty, queue for picking up the car longer than an hour, even through we arrived in time, level of fuel lower than they wrote in the contract, service terrible, they even shouted at us at one point. Not renting from them again.

1 out of 16

Thrifty

5.5

Fair

67 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

The staff at the Thrifty W 83 St New York is efficient and friendly. The car was fine. However, when we tried to add a day to our rental, it was impossible. At the various numbers we called , they told us that the only way to add a day to our rental was to go in person to Thrifty Corporate office, a preposterous offer. We gave up and did not add a day. When I told the staff at Thrifty W 83 St about this, while returning the car, they said they had never heard of such a policy.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Great customer service, friendly staff, and they gave me a freaking Tesla out of nowhere. 10/10 great experience

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Office closed at 3:00 pm on Friday. I assumed it was open until 5:00 pm I should have been contacted to let me know. The staff was exceptionally pleasant courteous and helpful. Great staff.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

The front office was exceedingly efficient and helpful. I was an hour late returning my car, and it was my fault, so I declined the waived surcharged. I told him I should pay it. I have a business, too. Thank you for a great experience all around. The staff across the street receiving the return was also very efficient, knowledgeable, and professional.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2022

I was given a car that smelled terribly of cigarette smoke. Thrifty charge $400 to those who smoke in their vehicles, but appear to make no effort to rehab the car and eliminate the odor. That left me having to endure the entire rental period with a disgusting second hand smoke smell. Noxious.

8.0

Very Good|Jun 2022

the cars, since CoVid pandemic began had been sanitized, but this rental car was not cleaned, on the inside although we're still in the pandemic. Which lends to a very uncomfortable ride. I wiped down the touchable parts and found them to be dirty and dusty. I also requested a compact car since there was one person in the car and gas prices. Also, some toll booths treat SUV's as trucks and charge more. One more thing, because the cars are not filled with gas, it's hard to pre turn the car with the amount you leave with. Your prices are astronomical and not compatible with the city in which we rent.

1 out of 23

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Very Good

12 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

The representative I met in the morning was so nice and friendly. She wanted to get me out of there quick so she gave me an upgrade. Everyone at this enterprise has a great work ethic and sense of urgency helping out their customers. Will definitely go back.

6.0

Okay|Nov 2022

All 4 tires had pressures below 20 PSI. This was discovered in a isolated area with few service stations with a working air pump. Low tire pressures can lead to a blowout, would have been devastating. I had to endure the low pressure warning after filling the 4 tires to the proper inflation pressure. I was also surprised that it was a 2021 model year vehicle.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2022

Great manager at 24st

1 out of 4

Avis

6.9

Okay

25 reviews•4 locations

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8.0

Very Good|Jun 2023

All worked fine

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Avis staff are great. My car was ready within minutes even after having a upgrade model. Drop off was a smooth process. Ask for a paper receipt, I didn’t get any email with it.

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2022

Expensive

2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

When I picked up the car I had a meeting I had to go to ....they told me the car only had 1/8 of tank of gas! I had to spend 30 minutes looking for gas station. I asked for another car and they wouldn't give me an upgrade even though I am a Avis business customer and platinum AMX - Worst of all- the car smelled like smoke!!!!!

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2022

Timely service .. very nice.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2022

I love the charm of the from desk people

1 out of 9

Hertz

6.4

Okay

23 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2022

We loved the experience. We woman at Hertz was lovely and gave us all the help we needed. She is great!

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

When we picked up our Kia Sorento it smelt so strongly of cigarette smoke that it was nauseating. When we informed the Hertz employee all they said was “ we don’t have any other vehicles” , he did not even apologize. We had to drive with our windows down the whole way and by the time we got to our destination, all our luggage smelt of smoke too.

8.0

Very Good|Jul 2022

Car wasn’t ready at reservation time, but the coupon eased the pain.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2022

i was charged twice. once by hertz and once by priceline.

6.0

Okay|Jun 2022

The car had no battery, as soon as I went from the pick-up to the hotel it did not start. Lost 1h in total on the call center and waiting for someone to come with a battery kit.

8.0

Very Good|Jun 2022

Lady for pickup wasn’t friendly and didn’t explain that tank didn’t start full; we thought something was wrong. Drop off lady was friendly and very efficient. Wish there was the ability to drop the car off overnight.

1 out of 8

UFODRIVE

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Driving with a car hire in Upper East Side - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Upper East Side so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

What is the best rental car company in Upper East Side?

The best car rental company in Upper East Side is Hertz, which has a rating of 7.6/10 from 40 momondo users.

What is the most popular type of car to hire in Upper East Side?

Luxury or similar cars are the most popular type of car to hire in Upper East Side, with 67% of our users choosing this type over other options. Hiring Luxury cars in Upper East Side costs, on average, €182/day. Keep in mind that prices may fluctuate based on when you visit, what neighbourhood you stay in, and what agency you hire from.

Is car hire cheaper in other New York neighbourhoods?

The cheapest neighbourhood to hire a car when in New York is West Village. On average, the daily cost to hire a car in West Village is €32 from Dollar. Another affordable neighbourhood to hire a car in is Marble Hill, where Dollar has an average price of €32 per day.

How long do people hire a car when staying in Upper East Side?

The most popular length of time momondo users hire a car in Upper East Side is 23 days. For a 23-day hire the average daily price is €78, though prices are subject to change depending on the type of car you hire and what neighbourhood you stay in. To hire a car for a week in general is €478 on average and for a weekend hire, expect to pay a total of €295 on average. Month-long Upper East Side car hire are generally about €2,389 in total depending on your dates.

When is the best time to hire a car in Upper East Side?

The most ideal time of year to hire a car is in March, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found car hire prices averaging €47 per day when booking in March. In contrast, July is the least ideal time to hire a car. Prices in Upper East Side during this month tend to be €126 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your Upper East Side car hire at least 75 days in advance for the best deals.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Upper East Side?

Prices for cars in Upper East Side are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Upper East Side?

As of April 2025, there are 16 operators available to choose from for cars in Upper East Side.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Upper East Side?

Among different countries, including Upper East Side, 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 hire company you're considering before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Upper East Side?

When hiring a car in Upper East Side, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of hire and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.

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