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Albany, NY car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Albany, NY. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 May 2026.

Most popular company

ENTERPRISE

Price of petrol per litre

HK$9.87

Average price per day

HK$1,256

Cheapest price per day

HK$1,015
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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 82 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$415/day – about 568% less than the yearly average.

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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 7.0/10 with 56 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.3/10 with 36 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
7.0
Hertz
Hertz
6.3
Alamo
Alamo
9.1
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3

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$368/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Albany is July (HK$681/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$368

February

HK$431

March

HK$407

April

HK$439

May

HK$470

June

HK$611

July

HK$681

August

HK$572

September

HK$454

October

HK$533

November

HK$392

December

HK$486

Which car hire company has the most locations in Albany?

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

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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 May 2026.

Budget

7.0
Good
56 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.4

Hertz

6.3
Okay
36 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Alamo

9.1
Wonderful
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

7.8

Dollar

7.8
Good
28 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.8

Avis

5.9
Fair
28 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.7

National

1 location
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Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

7.9

Thrifty

3 locations
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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 May 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Albany?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$1,256/day when booking a car hire in Albany. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$1,015/day from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, booked on May 10.

  • 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$7,696 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Albany for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Albany is HK$32,984 (HK$1,099/day) on average.

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