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 65 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿1,887/day on average when booked 65 days ahead, which saves you 2,882% 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 7.3/10 with 60 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 ฿1,561. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,928 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 ฿1,561. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,928 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
฿1,561
February
฿1,757
March
฿1,692
April
฿1,952
May
฿2,049
June
฿2,570
July
฿2,928
August
฿2,570
September
฿1,984
October
฿2,049
November
฿1,626
December
฿1,952
What car do most people hire in Albany?
Intermediate cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Albany. SUV cars (Ford Expedition or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox 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 8 July 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 8 July 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Albany for a week from Hertz?
From Hertz you can hire a car in Albany from about ฿10,208 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.