How to find a cheap car hire deal in York
Searching for a cheap rental car in York? With prices averaging $72 a day, your trip is already off to a wallet-friendly start. Whether you're after an economy ride, a spacious family car, or something else entirely, we round up all the top offers to help you book smart.
Daily rental prices in York start from just $60.
Staying on a bit longer? Pick up a weekly rental from $324 and explore beyond the usual highlights.
Book early to snap up the best price for a York car hire. In addition to lower rates, you're more likely to find a car that fits your style or needs.
Check out what's available with Hertz and Enterprise. They're some of the most popular providers in the city.
Check if a collision damage waiver (CDW) is part of your York car hire policy, whether you book with Hertz or another supplier. Some may charge separately for it instead of including it in the base rental.
Booking a one-way car hire can be the key to finding a deal. Check 'Return car to a different location.' Providers often need to move vehicles between locations, which means you can lock in some fantastic one-way prices on a car for rent in York.
Search for a vehicle with a 'Fair fuel policy.' You'll pick up and drop off your car with a full tank, so you're only paying for what you use. You won't get hit with overpriced refueling charges either.
Hit the road without tracking every mile and racking up extra charges. Go to the 'Policies' filter and click 'Unlimited mileage' to find a ride that lets you go the distance.
Best value car hire options right now
You'll find the best value with this company. Prices average $100 a day.
Coming in second, this provider offers daily rates of around $104.
The third option won't break the bank either. You'll pay roughly $95 a day with this supplier.
The Premium rental category is a reliable choice if you're not quite sure what kind of wheels you need. It's also the vehicle type that's booked the most in York.
Compare car hire types in York
Small: These cheap rental cars in York may be small in size, but they pack a big punch. Including mini and economy vehicles, they're agile, fuel efficient, and a match made in heaven for city driving.
Medium: Choose from compact and intermediate cars that combine comfort, space and fuel efficiency. Easy to handle in cities and with enough space for longer drives, they're well-suited to most travel needs.
Large: You've got the kids, the toys, the bags, the works. Large vehicles have got the space to carry it all without breaking a sweat. Ideal for long-distance trips, this York car hire category includes full-size cars.
SUV: When wanderlust strikes, an SUV is ready to roll. It's your perfect road trip companion, ready for highways, backroads, and everything in between. These sports utility vehicles also come with extra space and advanced safety features.
Van: Go for this vehicle category when you want a car for rent in York that can handle the heavy stuff. Usually featuring commercial vans and trucks, they're designed to transport more, whether that's equipment, luggage or a bunch of your favourite people.
Insurance and optional extras
Choosing excess insurance for your York car hire lets you drive with confidence. It protects you from paying a hefty excess fee in case of theft or a collision. Insurance policies can vary between rental providers, so give them a quick comparison.
Make driving easier when you rent a car in York by adding a few handy extras. Think things like a GPS unit to make wrong turns a thing of the past, or reverse cameras that make parking feel effortless.
Good to know
To rent a car in the United States, you generally have to be at least 21 years old. Some locations may offer rentals to younger drivers for a surcharge, so always go over the policies before locking in your reservation.
If you're travelling with kids, check if you need to add a child car seat to your York car hire booking. Whether a legal requirement or not, they're always the safest way for youngsters to travel.
Bring the right documents and keep pick-up quick and easy. You'll generally need your physical driver's licence (no copies) plus another photo ID. Bring a credit card with enough balance for the deposit too. If anything else is expected, it'll be listed in your booking.
Familiarise yourself with your rental. Set up your seat and mirrors, test the lights and blinkers, and get comfortable with its handling before you set off. And don't forget to stay on the right side of the road in the United States.
Keep within local speed limits of about 40kph in urban areas and around 110kph on highways. Road signs will show if a different limit applies.
A blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit of 0.08% applies in the United States. The safest way to stay legal to drive is to avoid drinking altogether.
Around 5pm is one of the busiest times for traffic around this destination. Try to avoid busy hours generally for a smoother drive.
You'll be using the United States dollar (USD) for everyday expenses here. You may find it useful to carry a mix of cash and cards to cover you in every situation.
English is the language you'll most often encounter in this country.
Best hotels in York for drivers
Offering parking, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham York takes the guesswork out of where to leave your car. This hotel is around 3 kilometres from central York and also comes with Wi-Fi and a laundry.
The Yorktowne Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton keeps guests happy with parking and features like express check-in and internet access. It's roughly 0.16 kilometres from the city centre.
Explore the full lineup of hotels in York and pick the stay that suits your plans. Filters make it easy to tailor your search to your needs — like 'Parking,' 'Valet parking,' or 'Outdoor parking.' There's even an 'Electric vehicle (EV) charging station' filter to find hotels with on-site charging.
After you've locked in a car hire deal in York and the right hotel, all that's left to do is decide where to explore first. Kick things off with popular attractions like Colonial Complex, Heritage Rail Trail - York City and Golden Plough Tavern.
Hit the road: Where to drive to from York
Shift gears and take off to Baltimore. Around 72 kilometres south of central York, it's home to must-do sights like National Aquarium and Baltimore Aquarium.
Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown and Baltimore Downtown are reliable accommodation options with parking in Baltimore.
Alternatively, collect your cheap car hire in York and then head for Columbia. About 88 kilometres south of York, Verrazano Bridge and DoodleHATCH Interactive Art Museum are top attractions that make the drive more than worth it.
Red Roof Inn Washington DC - Columbia/Fort Meade and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbia are comfortable places to stay in Columbia if you're sticking around for a bit. Book one of these and have somewhere handy to leave your ride.
Take things a bit further and road-trip it to Washington DC, around 121 kilometres south of York. Make your first stop Lincoln Memorial, then spend some time at The White House.
Hit the hay in Washington DC at either The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle or Generator Hotel Washington DC. They've got a room waiting for you and space for your wheels too.
