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Cheap Car Hire in Albany, New York State

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Albany?

Book your car hire in Albany 82 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿1,714/day on average when booked 82 days ahead, which saves you 2,657% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Albany?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Albany is Budget (rated 7.0/10 with 56 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.3/10 with 36 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
7.0
Hertz
Hertz
6.3
Alamo
Alamo
9.1
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3

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 ฿1,520. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,814 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 ฿1,520. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,814 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,520

February

฿1,779

March

฿1,682

April

฿1,811

May

฿1,941

June

฿2,523

July

฿2,814

August

฿2,361

September

฿1,876

October

฿2,199

November

฿1,617

December

฿2,005

What car do most people hire in Albany?

SUV cars (Ford Explorer or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Albany. Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Albany?

In Albany, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Thrifty have 3 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

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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 14 May 2026.

Budget

7.0
Good
56 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.4

Hertz

6.3
Okay
36 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Alamo

9.1
Wonderful
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

7.8

Dollar

7.8
Good
28 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.8

Avis

5.9
Fair
28 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.7

National

1 location
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Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

7.9

Thrifty

3 locations
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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 14 May 2026.

  • 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 ฿13,960 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.

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