Driving into New York, NY

New York, NY · Newark Liberty International (EWR)

New York car rental without the garage runaround

Cars handed over at EWR, LGA and JFK arrivals, or delivered to your Manhattan or Brooklyn address. Unlimited miles for the Hudson Valley, the Catskills and the Jersey Shore.

Call New York+1 (815) 991-4848 · Open daily, 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM local time

Renting a car in New York

Nobody rents a car to drive around Manhattan. People rent in New York to leave it — upstate for leaf season, out to Montauk in July, or across to Philadelphia for a weekend. That means the airport counter is usually the wrong place to start, and a curbside handoff or a car brought to your building is the right one.

Our New York fleet leans practical: all-wheel-drive crossovers that handle a November drive north, three-row SUVs for family runs, and comfortable sedans for anyone doing the I-95 corridor. We will tell you honestly which garage near you is cheapest to park in overnight.

Where we deliver in New York

  • Midtown
  • Downtown Brooklyn
  • Long Island City
  • Upper West Side
  • Williamsburg
  • Jersey City

Drives worth the miles

Hudson Valley loop

Two hours up the Taconic for Beacon, Rhinebeck and Storm King. Best late October, worst on Sunday evenings coming back.

Montauk via the South Fork

Three hours in traffic-free conditions, five in July. Leave before 7am and the drive is the good part of the trip.

What people rent in New York

Three picks from the fleet that make sense for this city specifically.

Estimate your New York rental

From $90 / day

Pick your dates, car and pickup location — we apply the exact New York taxes, location fees and deposit so the number you see is the number we quote on the phone.

Airport counters

Neighbourhood branches

Delivery

One-way drop-off

Select pickup and drop-off dates to see your New York total, including local taxes and fees.

NY state and MCTD rental surcharges included. Manhattan and Brooklyn delivery is free.

Cheap Car Rentals averages 15% below national rental companies in New York. Compare company-by-company pricing on any vehicle page.

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Compare the New York picks side by side

Rates shown include the New York daily adjustment, before taxes and fees.

Feature, seat and price comparison of rental cars in New York
FeatureToyota RAV4Lowest daily rateChrysler PacificaBMW 5 Series
Price per day$90$132$200
Seats575
Bags353
CategorySUVVanLuxury
TransmissionAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic
Fuel economy30 mpg combined22 mpg combined27 mpg combined
Rating4.88 (391)4.87 (229)4.92 (149)
All-wheel driveIncludedNot availableNot available
30 mpg combinedIncludedNot availableNot available
Roof railsIncludedNot availableNot available
Power tailgateIncludedNot availableNot available
Adaptive cruise controlIncludedNot availableNot available
Apple CarPlay & Android AutoIncludedNot availableNot available
Power sliding doorsNot availableIncludedNot available
Stow 'n Go folding seatsNot availableIncludedNot available

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What New York renters say

4.67· 3 reviews in New York

5 out of 5 stars
They brought the car to my building on 79th at 7am so we could beat the traffic upstate. E-ZPass already fitted, tolls billed at cost. Nothing to argue about.
ALAdam L.Upper West Side · July 2026 · Toyota RAV4
5 out of 5 stars
Met us at EWR arrivals with the van and the car seats already installed. Out to Montauk with four kids and zero counter time.
RMRenee M.Newark, NJ · June 2026 · Chrysler Pacifica
4 out of 5 stars
Great car for the run to DC. Only note is that garage parking in Brooklyn is on you — though they did tell me which one was cheapest.
DPDev P.Williamsburg · April 2026 · BMW 5 Series

No surprises

What you can count on in New York

Local NY taxes, deposits and protection options are on the table before you book — and roadside help covers you across metro New York and anywhere the road takes you after.

Insurance & protection

Every car leaves with liability cover. Add more only if you want it.

  • State-minimum liability included on every rental
  • Standard: collision damage waiver, $500 excess, $19/day
  • Full: zero excess, no deposit hold, $34/day
  • Bring your own cover or a credit-card waiver — we won't upsell you

Clear policies

The rules in plain English, the same ones our quotes are built on.

  • Refundable deposit from $200, released at return
  • Drivers 21+; under-25 young-driver fee shown before you confirm
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
  • Return it empty — fuel at the local pump average, no refuel fee

24/7 roadside help

If something goes wrong in New York, one call sorts it.

  • Jump starts, flat tires, lockouts and tow dispatch
  • One number, day or night — no ticket queue
  • Replacement vehicle within 4 hours on Full protection
  • Breakdown time credited back to your rental

Real humans, real hours

No app, no chatbot maze. A person answers and confirms your car.

  • Phone bookings, changes and extensions handled live
  • Written confirmation by email and SMS with your reference number
  • Downloadable PDF confirmation with your pickup instructions
  • Same team handles the booking and the pickup

No hidden fees — here's everything that can be added

Taxes and recovery fees are set locally, not by us. We show them on the call and on your written confirmation.

New York rental tax & surcharges
19.75% of the rental subtotal
Airport concession recovery
$33 per rental
Curbside or hotel delivery
Free
Mileage
Unlimited on 3+ day rentals

Support hours: Open daily, 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM local time · Roadside assistance answers 24/7 on +1 (815) 991-4848.

New York rental questions

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