Albany

Cheap Car Rentals in Albany, NY

Albany, NY, United States
5 Apr — 12 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Albany, NY, United States
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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 29 March 2024.

January

฿1,567

February

฿1,785

March

฿1,822

April

฿2,004

May

฿2,113

June

฿2,478

July

฿2,842

August

฿2,915

September

฿2,259

October

฿2,587

November

฿1,931

December

฿2,077

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Albany is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. 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.

Compare available car types for rental in Albany, NY

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Albany, NY to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

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

Budget

7.3
Good
133 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.5

Dollar

7.8
Good
56 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.7

Hertz

6.2
Okay
91 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.3

Avis

6.1
Okay
49 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.9

Thrifty

3.1
Poor
31 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

3.1

Comfort

3.1

Overall

3.1

Pick-up/drop-off

3.1

Value

3.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.9
Very Good
18 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.5

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
28 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.3

National

1 location
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 29 March 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Albany?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.5 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.3 rating) and Dollar (7.8 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 ฿36.09/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,624 and ฿2,345 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Albany for a week from Alamo?

    From Alamo you can hire a car in Albany from about ฿14,812 per week on average.

  • 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 Class Special Car, which is a Special vehicle.

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