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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 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.

Dollar

7.7
Good
31 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.8

Budget

7.3
Good
60 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.5

Hertz

6.5
Okay
41 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.6

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.1

Avis

5.9
Fair
29 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.6

National

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

7.9

Thrifty

2 locations

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.

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