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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 rentals in Albany, make your reservation 82 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$455/day – about 623% 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 59 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$377/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Albany is July (HK$699/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$377

February

HK$424

March

HK$408

April

HK$471

May

HK$495

June

HK$612

July

HK$699

August

HK$604

September

HK$479

October

HK$495

November

HK$392

December

HK$471

What car do most people rent in Albany?

Intermediate cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Albany. SUV cars (Ford Expedition or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar).

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 14 July 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Albany, including Dollar, Budget and Hertz. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Albany, including Dollar, Budget and Hertz.

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
59 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.6

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
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 14 July 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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