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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Albany?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Albany, NY and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 23 July 2024.

January

฿1,561

February

฿1,778

March

฿1,778

April

฿1,851

May

฿2,032

June

฿2,722

July

฿3,122

August

฿2,904

September

฿2,214

October

฿2,541

November

฿1,924

December

฿2,105

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Albany is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 23 July 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Albany, such as Budget, Dollar and Avis. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Budget

7.3
Good
135 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.5

Dollar

7.7
Good
56 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.7

Avis

6.2
Okay
49 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.9

Hertz

6.1
Okay
91 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.2

Thrifty

3.1
Poor
31 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

3.1

Comfort

3.1

Overall

3.1

Pick-up/drop-off

3.1

Value

3.1

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
29 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very Good
19 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.2

National

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.3

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 23 July 2024.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Albany?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.6 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.2 rating) and Dollar (7.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Albany.

  • What are petrol prices like in Albany?

    The average price of petrol in Albany is ฿36.67/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,650 and ฿2,383 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Albany for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Albany it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 30%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • 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.

  • What car do most people hire in Albany?

    The most popular car to hire while in Albany is the Nissan Sentra, which is a Standard vehicle.

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