Albany

Cheap Car Rentals in Albany, NY from $31

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Albany with a pick-up date of 11/30 and drop-off date of 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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Albany, NY car rentals in 2024

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 November 25, 2024.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of gas per gallon

$3.41

Average price per day

$54

Cheapest price per day

$31

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Albany?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Albany, NY and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on November 25, 2024.

January

$44

February

$49

March

$49

April

$51

May

$57

June

$76

July

$93

August

$79

September

$61

October

$63

November

$48

December

$59

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Albany is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Albany, NY

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Albany, NY to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on November 25, 2024.

Small cars

$53 - $93

All Car Types

$55 - $113

To rent a small car in Albany, the United States, you would pay an average price of $69/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Albany, the United States (~$53/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$93/day). In fact, November is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Albany. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Albany, renting a small car saves you 17% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Albany small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Albany, the United States, you would pay an average price of $68/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Albany, the United States (~$42/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$95/day). In fact, November is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Albany. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Albany, renting a medium car saves you 19% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Albany medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Albany, the United States, you would pay an average price of $97/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Albany, the United States (~$75/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$128/day). In fact, January is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Albany. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Albany, renting a large car is 16% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Albany large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Albany, the United States, you would pay an average price of $82/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Albany, the United States (~$47/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$129/day). In fact, November is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Albany. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Albany, renting a SUV saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Albany SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Albany, the United States, you would pay an average price of $130/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a van in Albany, the United States (~$92/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$165/day). In fact, January is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Albany. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Albany, renting a van is 37% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Albany van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Albany, the United States, you would pay an average price of $115/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Albany, the United States (~$77/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~$139/day). In fact, March is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Albany. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Albany, renting a luxury car is 29% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Albany luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in Albany, the United States, you would pay an average price of $142/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Albany, the United States (~$76/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$244/day). In fact, February is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Albany. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Albany, renting a convertible is 42% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Nissan Sylphy$31/day
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Nissan Sylphy
Chevrolet Spark$32/day
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Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet Aveo Sedan$34/day
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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 November 25, 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Albany, such as Dollar, Budget and Hertz. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Dollar

7.8
Good
37 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.7

Budget

7.2
Good
57 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

Hertz

6.3
Okay
42 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Avis

6.0
Okay
30 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very good
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.4

Alamo

8.6
Very good
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.1

National

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.9

Thrifty

2 locations

Best Albany, NY car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Albany, NY. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Albany, NY with an average daily rate of $43. Data was last updated on November 25, 2024.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Albany. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Suzuki Grand Vitara$31/day
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Suzuki Grand Vitara
Nissan Versa$31/day
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Nissan Versa
Hyundai Elantra$32/day
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Hyundai Elantra

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 November 25, 2024.
  • What are the requirements to rent a car in Albany?

    Drivers need to be at least 18 or older to get rental cars in Albany. Drivers between 18 and 20 will be charged a daily young driver’s fee for rental cars in Albany, and they can only rent from economy through to intermediate size car rentals in Albany. You’ll also need a valid driver’s license and credit card in your name to get car rentals in Albany. Foreigners can use their home driver’s license for Albany car rentals. However, an international driving permit would be required for long-term Albany car rentals and if their driver’s license isn’t in the English alphabet.

  • What are the rules for driving in Albany?

    Here are a few rules to remember as you drive cheap car rentals in Albany. First, driving is on the right, and driving Albany car rentals with a BAC higher than 0.08% is a traffic violation. Every person in the vehicle should wear a seatbelt and children below eight should be in a safety or booster seat in the back row. Stick to the posted speed limits when driving car rentals in Albany. If not posted, stick to 30 mph within urban centers, 55 mph on the highways, and 65 mph on the interstates. Remember to check with Albany’s DMV for any traffic law updates before getting a cheap car rental in Albany.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Albany?

    Luxury car rentals in Albany come in all shapes and sizes and they are the best for seeing upstate New York in style and comfort. Rain, sun, or snow, an SUV would be great if you’re visiting Green Mountain National Forest. Catching a game at the Times Union Center? Consider choosing one of our 12- or 15-passenger van rentals and bring your friends along. And if you’re planning an afternoon at Huck Finn’s Playland, a minivan should do well for the kids.

  • What are the best places to park in Albany?

    Parking in Albany is easy. There’s on-street parking and public garages for parking your car rental in Albany. The garages are conveniently located close to downtown attractions like the Times Union Center, Pearl Street, and Palace Theater. Most spots are metered during prime hours, but after 17:00 and every weekend, these spots are free. You’ll also find free on-street parking at Jackson Street, Flint Avenue, Broad Avenue, Jefferson Street, Washington Street, Pine Avenue, and Front Street, and spots are only free for a limited period.

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Albany?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $54/day when booking a rental car in Albany. The best deal a user found was for $25/day from Provider's pick, booked on Nov. 17.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Albany?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Albany from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hertz ($31/day), Thrifty ($32/day), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($34/day).

  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Albany?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.3 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.0 rating) and Dollar (7.8 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Albany.

  • What are gas prices like in Albany?

    The average gas price in Albany is $3.41/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $40 and $58 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Albany for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is one of the top picks in Albany. They can have you in a rental car for about $323 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in Albany for the best price?

    Renting your favorite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 29% in Albany - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Albany.

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

    Our recent data shows that Provider's pick can potentially be 53% below the average car rental price in Albany. Check prices and availability for Provider's pick and save on this extended rental. The cost of renting a vehicle in Albany is on average $1,386 a month or $46 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Albany car rental.

  • How much is a car rental in Albany for a weekend?

    $66 is typically the average cost for a rental car for the weekend in Albany, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when traveling to Albany, then opt for a Intermediate SUV rental vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of December, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as $65/day.

  • What car do most people rent in Albany?

    The majority of Cheapflights travelers prefer to rent a Intermediate (Toyota RAV4) in Albany, making it the most popular option.

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Small car rentals in Albany, NY

Find small car rental deals in Albany, NY from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Albany, NY cost an average of $63 per day. Price data was last updated on November 25, 2024.
Hyundai i10$54/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$54/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$56/day
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Hyundai i10

Luxury car rentals in Albany, NY

Find luxury car rental deals in Albany, NY from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Albany, NY cost an average of $67 per day. Price data was last updated on November 25, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on upscale car rentals in Albany. Verify the details of your rental before completing your reservation to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Chrysler 300$65/day
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Chrysler 300
Audi A4$66/day
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Audi A4
Mercedes-Benz C-Class$66/day
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Van rentals in Albany, NY

Find van rental deals in Albany, NY from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Albany, NY cost an average of $64 per day. Price data was last updated on November 25, 2024.
Peruse some of the best options we've found for renting a van in the Albany area. Be sure to check back often to find alternative deals on van rentals.
Dodge Journey$59/day
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Dodge Journey
Kia Carnival$59/day
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Kia Carnival
Chrysler Town & Country$60/day
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Chrysler Town & Country

Car rentals by fuel type in Albany, NY

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Albany, NY. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Albany, NY. Deals were last updated on November 25, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Albany, NY. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($28+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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