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 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿1,872/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 2,856% off the usual 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 7.3/10 with 59 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 ฿1,550. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,938 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 ฿1,550. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,938 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
฿1,550
February
฿1,743
March
฿1,679
April
฿1,937
May
฿2,034
June
฿2,518
July
฿2,938
August
฿2,550
September
฿2,002
October
฿2,034
November
฿1,614
December
฿1,937
What car do most people hire in Albany?
Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Albany. SUV cars (BMW X5 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Albany?
Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 3 locations in Albany, more than any other rental company in the area.
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 15 June 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Albany, such as Dollar, Budget and Hertz. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.
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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 15 June 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Albany for a week from Budget?
From Budget you can hire a car in Albany from about ฿17,834 per week on average.
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.