Albany, NY car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Albany, NY. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 September 2025.
Most popular company | DOLLAR |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $1.57 |
Average price per day | $114 |
Cheapest price per day | $113 |
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?
For the best savings on car rentals in Albany, make your reservation 80 days before pickup. The average price then is just $91/day – about 45% less than the yearly average.
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 7.1/10 with 58 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Albany?
At Albany, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $81. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $146 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 $81. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $146 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$81
February
$91
March
$87
April
$101
May
$106
June
$131
July
$146
August
$121
September
$99
October
$106
November
$84
December
$99
Which car hire company has the most locations in Albany?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Albany at 2.
Top rental agencies in Albany, NY
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Albany, NY known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Albany, NY. Reviews were last updated on 14 September 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Albany, NY, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Albany?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $114/day when booking a car hire in Albany. The absolute best deal a user found was for $113/day from Dollar, booked on Sep. 7.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Albany for a week from Dollar?
Dollar offers hire cars in Albany for about $799 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Albany?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Albany for a month is certainly possible.