Cheapflights insights for Albany car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Albany, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Albany?
Book your car hire in Albany 80 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿1,713/day on average when booked 80 days ahead, which saves you 2,661% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Albany?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Albany is Dollar (rated 7.7/10 with 31 reviews). Budget (rated 7.2/10 with 61 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Albany?
At Albany, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,551. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,812 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Albany, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,551. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,812 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
฿1,551
February
฿1,745
March
฿1,681
April
฿1,939
May
฿2,036
June
฿2,521
July
฿2,812
August
฿2,327
September
฿1,907
October
฿2,004
November
฿1,616
December
฿1,907
What car do most people hire in Albany?
Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Albany. Passenger van cars (Chrysler Voyager or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Chrysler Voyager or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Albany?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Albany at 2.
Top rental agencies in Albany, NY
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Albany, NY known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Albany, NY. Reviews were last updated on 2 September 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Albany, NY, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Albany?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Albany it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.