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Cheap Car Hire in Albany, New York State

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Albany, NY car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

$1.93

Average price per day

$119

Cheapest price per day

$75
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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 $100/day – about 53% less than the yearly average.

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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 7.0/10 with 51 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.0/10 with 9 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
7.0
Alamo
Alamo
9.0
National
National
8.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.9

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 $79. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $157 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 $79. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $157 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$79

February

$92

March

$87

April

$94

May

$109

June

$149

July

$157

August

$130

September

$110

October

$117

November

$82

December

$105

What car do most people hire in Albany?

SUV cars (Ford Expedition, for example) are the most popular in Albany. Intermediate (Toyota Camry) and Standard (Toyota Corolla) 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.

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Top rental agencies in Albany, NY

Budget

7.0
Good
51 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.3

Alamo

9.0
Wonderful
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

8.6

National

1 location
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
5 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.6

Dollar

7.9
Good
18 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.2

Hertz

6.4
Okay
27 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Avis

5.9
Fair
23 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.6

Thrifty

3 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Albany?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $119/day when booking a car hire in Albany. The absolute best deal a user found was for $75/day from Dollar, booked on Aug. 15.

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

    Dollar offers hire cars in Albany for about $834 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Albany for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Dollar can potentially be 37% below the average car hire price in Albany. Check prices and availability for Dollar and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Albany is on average $3,575 a month or $119 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Albany car hire.

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