York car rentals from $30/day

If you’re going to be spending a lot of time in central York, it's a good idea to hire a car that’s light on petrol and easily manoeuvrable in traffic, like a compact model or an economy car. If you prefer, you can hire a sedan, which will give more interior room. An MPV or SUV will also do you well, as long as it’s not too big. However, if you’re not intending to spend much time in the city itself, then you’re free to choose other models, like a larger 4x4, a luxury vehicle or even a convertible in summer when the weather is mild.

Speed limits in York are consistent with those in most parts of the UK, with a 30mph speed limit in the built-up areas, but keep an eye out for specific sections where it is lowered to 20mph, such as near schools. The speed limit increases as you move further from the city centre. On single carriageways you can drive at 60mph, and once you’re on the dual carriageways or motorways, the limit is raised to 70mph.

Parking in the centre of York is free, as long as you use one of the Park & Ride services, but given that you can’t drive into those parts of town, it’s the logical choice. There are over 15 other privately run public car parks that cost anywhere from £4 per day to just under £2 per half-hour.

On average a rental car in York costs $40 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in York found in the last 2 weeks is $22.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in York. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

Car rental companies onsite at Manchester airport include Budget, Dollar, National and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Manchester airport to off-airport locations include Budget, GREEN MOTION, Dollar, National, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Intermediate car rental in York costs $84 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in York costs $257 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in York costs $97 per day, on average.

In York, cars are most frequently rented at National Leeman Road (1 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in York offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in York, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 14 car rental agencies in York.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in York so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.