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 90 days before pickup. The average price then is just $107/day – about 62% 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 Budget (rated 6.8/10 with 48 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.1/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
6.8
Alamo
9.1
National
8.7
Dollar
8.2
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 $84. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $168 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 $84. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $168 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$84
February
$98
March
$93
April
$100
May
$116
June
$159
July
$168
August
$143
September
$125
October
$127
November
$91
December
$112
What car do most people hire in Albany?
SUV cars (Jeep Wrangler, for example) are the most popular in Albany. Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder) and Premium (Dodge Durango) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Albany.
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 8 October 2026.
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Budget
48 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.7
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
7.2
Recent reviews
2.0
|Jul 2023Did not have the vehicle we reserved, although some were seen in the lot. We believe this is because we were dropping off at another location. Had to take 2 vehicles instead.
10.0
|Mar 2023Overall a very easy process. Having the electric charged on the Jeep would have been nice.
1 out of 16
Budget Locations in Albany
Overview
Locations
Alamo
8 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.4
Overall
9.1
Pick-up/drop-off
9.5
Value
8.6
Alamo Locations in Albany
Overview
Locations
National
1 location
National Locations in Albany
Overview
Locations
Dollar
14 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.2
Dollar Locations in Albany
Overview
Locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.3
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.3
Value
7.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Albany
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Hertz
24 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
7.0
Overall
6.4
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
6.5
Recent reviews
10.0
|Aug 2023Kia Soul was uncomfortable to drive.
2.0
|Jul 2023They didn't have a car although I made a reservation. And I rent a Cheverlet Bolt which can be charged up to 58%. It won't be charged more than that. I had a difficult time to travel long distance.
1 out of 8
Hertz Locations in Albany
Overview
Locations
Avis
18 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.6
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
5.5
Avis Locations in Albany
Overview
Locations
Thrifty
3 locations
Thrifty Locations in Albany
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 8 October 2026.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Albany for a week from Dollar?
Dollar offers hire cars in Albany for about $890 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.
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