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 90 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$471/day – about 609% 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 Budget (rated 6.8/10 with 47 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.1/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
6.8
Alamo
9.1
National
8.7
Dollar
8.2
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$369/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Albany is July (HK$738/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$369
February
HK$432
March
HK$408
April
HK$439
May
HK$510
June
HK$698
July
HK$738
August
HK$628
September
HK$549
October
HK$573
November
HK$400
December
HK$494
What car do most people rent in Albany?
SUV cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Albany. Full-size cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Premium cars (Dodge Durango 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 11 October 2026.
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Budget
47 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.7
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.9
Value
7.2
Recent reviews
2.0
|Jul 2023Did not have the vehicle we reserved, although some were seen in the lot. We believe this is because we were dropping off at another location. Had to take 2 vehicles instead.
10.0
|Mar 2023Overall a very easy process. Having the electric charged on the Jeep would have been nice.
1 out of 16
Budget Locations in Albany
Overview
Locations
Alamo
8 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.4
Overall
9.1
Pick-up/drop-off
9.5
Value
8.6
Alamo Locations in Albany
Overview
Locations
National
1 location
National Locations in Albany
Overview
Locations
Dollar
14 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.2
Dollar Locations in Albany
Overview
Locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.3
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.3
Value
7.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Albany
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Hertz
23 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.9
Value
6.6
Recent reviews
10.0
|Aug 2023Kia Soul was uncomfortable to drive.
2.0
|Jul 2023They didn't have a car although I made a reservation. And I rent a Cheverlet Bolt which can be charged up to 58%. It won't be charged more than that. I had a difficult time to travel long distance.
1 out of 8
Hertz Locations in Albany
Overview
Locations
Avis
18 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.6
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
5.5
Avis Locations in Albany
Overview
Locations
Thrifty
3 locations
Thrifty Locations in Albany
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 11 October 2026.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Albany for a week from Avis?
Avis offers hire cars in Albany for about HK$4,224 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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