Car hire in Union Square, New York

It often pays to catch public transport to a pick-up point that's cheaper than ones nearest to you. Downtown, East Village and Greenwich Village may have lower daily prices than the car hire deals in Union Square.

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Union Square that have free cancellation – so you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

If there's more than five people travelling, look for van hire in Union Square, as it could be cheaper than hiring two cars.

We crunched our calendar and found the cheapest month to hire a car in Union Square is November. Another tip on when to book? Most travellers bag the lowest daily rate when they book 4 weeks in advance.

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off from Union Square, look out for deals with a 'full to full' tank fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Keyless pick-up is a relatively new concept that lets you turn up at your preferred car hire location, hop in and hit the road without having to queue at a desk. If it's available anywhere in Union Square, we'll highlight it when you search.