Albany

Cheap Car Hire in Albany, New York State

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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 80 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$413/day – about 565% 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 7.2/10 with 61 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 HK$374/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Albany is July (HK$678/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

HK$374

February

HK$421

March

HK$405

April

HK$468

May

HK$491

June

HK$608

July

HK$678

August

HK$569

September

HK$460

October

HK$483

November

HK$390

December

HK$460

What car do most people rent in Albany?

Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Albany. Passenger van cars (Chrysler Voyager or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Chrysler Voyager or similar).

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.

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 28 August 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 28 August 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Albany for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers hire cars in Albany for about HK$5,713 per week on average.

  • 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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