York car hires from £19/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 car hire in York costs £35 per day.

The average price of fuel in York is £4.91 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £59 and £78, depending on the car size.

Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in York.

Car hire companies onsite at Manchester airport include Alamo, Hertz, Dollar and Arnold Clark.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Manchester airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Alamo, Hertz, Dollar and Arnold Clark.

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

An Economy car hire in York costs £39 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in York costs £34 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in York costs £36 per day, on average.

In York, cars are most frequently hired at DRIVALIA Car Rental Centre Harrogate Road Yeadon (24 miles from city centre).

Most car hire 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 hire in York, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

York is one of the UK’s great cathedral cities and if you love exploring similar places we highly recommend the road trip north to Edinburgh and pay a visit to historic St. Giles’ Kirk. It ranks among the oldest in the country and is one of the most important landmarks in the city.

International motorists driving a cheap car hire in York should always drive on the right-hand side of the road and remember that speed signs are quoted in mph instead of km/h. Only hands-free devices can be used while driving the vehicle and all passengers must wear seat belts by law. Never drive in bus lanes and be wary of crossing pedestrians as well as cyclists and motorcycle traffic approaching from behind. Driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances carries severe penalties and is very dangerous. Always dial 999 in case of emergency on the road.