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Cheap Car Rentals in Buffalo from $203

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Buffalo with a pick-up date of 8/8 and drop-off date of 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Buffalo

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Buffalo and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 19 July 2026.
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SUV is the cheapest car type you can hire in Buffalo this past week from 26 hire locations out of 10 hire agencies. Prices for a Buffalo SUV hire start from $203/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Intermediate

Intermediate

$204+

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Full-size

Full-size

$236+

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People mover

People mover

$230+

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Premium

Premium

$241+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$203+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$205+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$225+

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Best car rental deals found in Buffalo

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Buffalo. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Buffalo with an average daily rate of $220. Data was last updated on 19 July 2026.
Kia Niro$203/day
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Kia Niro
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Ford Puma$204/day
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Ford Puma
Found 07/17/26
Volkswagen Tiguan$225/day
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Volkswagen Tiguan
Found 07/17/26

Cheapflights insights for Buffalo car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Buffalo, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Buffalo?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Buffalo, book about 88 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $101, which is about 48% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Buffalo?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Buffalo is Budget (rated 6.3/10 with 64 reviews). Avis (rated 5.9/10 with 30 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.3
Avis
Avis
5.9
Hertz
Hertz
5.3
Dollar
Dollar
5.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Buffalo?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Buffalo is January, when you can expect to pay $84/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Buffalo is July ($169/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$84

February

$87

March

$94

April

$103

May

$125

June

$149

July

$169

August

$142

September

$104

October

$120

November

$103

December

$106

What car do most people hire in Buffalo?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Blazer, for example) are the most popular in Buffalo. Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee) and Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Buffalo.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Buffalo?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Buffalo at 2.

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Top rental agencies in Buffalo

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Buffalo known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Buffalo. Reviews were last updated on 19 July 2026.

Budget

6.3
Okay
64 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Avis

5.9
Fair
30 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.1

Hertz

5.3
Fair
33 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.7

Dollar

5.0
Fair
30 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.3

National

7.9
Good
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

6.7

Alamo

7.2
Good
19 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.0
Good
6 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.6

Thrifty

3 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Buffalo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 July 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Buffalo for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is one of the top picks in Buffalo. They can have you in a hire car for about $533 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Buffalo?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Buffalo for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much is a car hire in Buffalo for a weekend?

    $0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Buffalo, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Buffalo, then opt for a Intermediate SUV hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of August, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as $0/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Buffalo

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Buffalo. Deals were last updated on 19 July 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Buffalo. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

$156+

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