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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 30 June 2025.
Economy

Economy

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

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 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $97, which is about 50% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 6.5/10 with 64 reviews). Avis (rated 6.1/10 with 33 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 $79/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Buffalo is July ($144/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

$79

February

$81

March

$89

April

$104

May

$107

June

$135

July

$144

August

$124

September

$99

October

$106

November

$104

December

$106

What car do most people hire in Buffalo?

Compact cars (Ford Focus, for example) are the most popular in Buffalo. SUV (Chevrolet Tahoe) and Standard (Ford Edge) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Buffalo.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Buffalo?

Hertz has 7 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second-highest number of locations in Buffalo at 3.

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 30 June 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Buffalo, including Budget, Avis and Hertz. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Budget

6.5
Okay
64 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Avis

6.1
Okay
33 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Hertz

5.6
Fair
40 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

6.0

Dollar

4.8
Mediocre
42 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.8

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

4.9

National

8.5
Very Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

7.6

Alamo

7.8
Good
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.9
Okay
8 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.4

Thrifty

2 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Buffalo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 June 2025.
  • 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 $539 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Buffalo

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Buffalo. Deals were last updated on 30 June 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Buffalo. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

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