New York car hire is an extremely popular add on to a trip, mainly for travellers wishing to see more of what New York state has to offer.. New York State is a fascinating part of the country, with many attractions just a short drive out of the city, yet which are so different to the city of New York.
When booking car hire in New York one of the most important things to think about is the size of the vehicle, ensuring there is enough room for both passengers and luggage. The range of cars available to hire are usually listed by size, often using a pretty standardised description, which is shown below along with an example of the kind of car to expect.
| Typical Description | Example of car |
| Economy 2 or 4 door | Hyundai Accent |
| Compact 2 or 4 door | Chrysler Neon |
| Intermediate 2 or 4 door | Chrysler Cirrus |
| Full size 2 or 4 door | Dodge Intrepid |
| Premium | Chrysler Concorde |
| Luxury | Chrysler LHS |
| Convertible | Chrysler Sebring |
| MPV | Plymouth Voyager |
| Minivan (8 or 12 seats) | Dodge Ram |
| 4WD | Jeep Cherokee |
In addition to car hire depots at Newark Airport there are depots at the other New York airports as well as around the Manhattan area.