Albany

Cheap Car Rentals in Albany, New York State

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Cheapflights insights for Albany car rentals

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

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

To get the best deal on a rental car in Albany, book about 80 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ₱3,019, which is about 4,761% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 7.2/10 with 61 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning a car rental in Albany? January is the cheapest month, costing about ₱2,734 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₱4,955. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₱2,734

February

₱3,076

March

₱2,962

April

₱3,417

May

₱3,588

June

₱4,442

July

₱4,955

August

₱4,158

September

₱3,360

October

₱3,531

November

₱2,848

December

₱3,360

Which car rental 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 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 August 30, 2025.

Dollar

7.7
Good
31 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.8

Budget

7.2
Good
61 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.4

Hertz

6.5
Okay
39 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.7

Alamo

8.9
Very good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very good
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.0

Avis

5.9
Fair
29 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 August 30, 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Albany?

    Typically how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Albany however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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