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Cheap Car Rentals in Albany, NY

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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 20, 2024.

January

₱2,586

February

₱2,880

March

₱2,880

April

₱2,997

May

₱3,350

June

₱4,467

July

₱5,466

August

₱4,643

September

₱3,585

October

₱3,703

November

₱2,938

December

₱3,467

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.

Popular car types in Albany, NY

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Albany, NY and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on November 20, 2024.
Economy

Economy

₱3,740+

Compact

Compact

₱3,788+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₱3,788+

Standard

Standard

₱3,836+

Minivan

Minivan

₱6,191+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₱6,252+

Pickup Truck

Pickup Truck

₱3,932+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

₱2,404+

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 20, 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Albany, including Dollar, Budget and Hertz. Before making your selection, be sure to carefully review the feedback, double-check the pickup location, and verify other important details.

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

7.3

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

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 20, 2024.
  • 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 ₱52.91/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₱2,381 and ₱3,439 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

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

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 29% to make it a great deal in Albany. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car rental to close on a rate below the 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.

  • What car do most people rent in Albany?

    Chevrolet Tahoe, which is a Full-size vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Albany according to Cheapflights users.

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