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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 hire in Albany, make your reservation 82 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 71/day – about 13% 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 7.2/10 with 56 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.5/10 with 38 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
7.2
Hertz
Hertz
6.5
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?

At Albany, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just S$ 61. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging S$ 113 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Albany, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just S$ 61. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging S$ 113 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

S$ 61

February

S$ 69

March

S$ 68

April

S$ 78

May

S$ 82

June

S$ 101

July

S$ 113

August

S$ 95

September

S$ 77

October

S$ 88

November

S$ 68

December

S$ 77

What car do most people rent in Albany?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Albany are the following: Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar), Full-size cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar), and Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica 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.

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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 27 November 2025.

Budget

7.2
Good
56 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.5

Hertz

6.5
Okay
38 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Alamo

9.1
Wonderful
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.2

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

7.7
Good
28 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.8

Avis

5.9
Fair
29 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.6

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

2 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 27 November 2025.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Albany?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Albany check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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