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Cheap Car Hire in Albany, New York State

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

For the best savings on car hire in Albany, make your reservation 65 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 938,360/day – about 1,483,472% 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 7.3/10 with 60 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Albany?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Albany is January, when you can expect to pay Rp 776,573/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Albany is July (Rp 1,456,075/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

Rp 776,573

February

Rp 873,645

March

Rp 841,288

April

Rp 970,717

May

Rp 1,019,253

June

Rp 1,278,110

July

Rp 1,456,075

August

Rp 1,278,110

September

Rp 986,895

October

Rp 1,019,253

November

Rp 808,931

December

Rp 970,717

What car do most people hire in Albany?

Intermediate cars (Jeep Wrangler, for example) are the most popular in Albany. SUV (Ford Expedition) and Full-size (Ford Expedition) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Albany.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Albany?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 3 locations in Albany, more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Albany, NY

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Albany, NY known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Albany, NY. Reviews were last updated on 2 July 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Albany, including Dollar, Budget and Hertz. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Dollar

7.7
Good
31 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.8

Budget

7.3
Good
60 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.5

Hertz

6.5
Okay
41 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.6

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.1

Avis

5.9
Fair
27 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.6

National

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

7.9

Thrifty

2 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Albany, NY, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 July 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Albany?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Albany it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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