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Cheap Car Hire in Albany, New York State

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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 15 April 2026.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

S$ 1.51

Average price per day

S$ 42

Cheapest price per day

S$ 40

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 hire in Albany, make your reservation 88 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 67/day – about 8% 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 7.0/10 with 55 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.3/10 with 37 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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$ 60. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging S$ 111 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$ 60. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging S$ 111 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$ 60

February

S$ 70

March

S$ 66

April

S$ 70

May

S$ 79

June

S$ 98

July

S$ 111

August

S$ 93

September

S$ 75

October

S$ 86

November

S$ 64

December

S$ 79

What car do most people rent in Albany?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Albany are the following: Intermediate cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar), and Open-air all-terrain cars (Jeep Wrangler 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 15 April 2026.

Budget

7.0
Good
55 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.4

Hertz

6.3
Okay
37 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Alamo

9.1
Wonderful
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

7.8

Dollar

7.8
Good
28 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.8

Avis

6.0
Okay
28 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.8

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 15 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Albany?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 42/day when booking a car hire in Albany. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 40/day from Dollar, booked on Apr. 11.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Albany for a week from Dollar?

    Hiring a car in Albany for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around S$ 292/week on average.

  • 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.

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

    You can potentially save up to 4% on a month-long rental by booking with Dollar. Dollar is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Albany can cost you on average S$ 1,253 a month or S$ 42 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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