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How far in advance should I rent a car in Albany?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Albany, book about 82 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around C$ 77, which is about 22% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 in January, with an average daily rate of just C$ 64. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 121 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 C$ 64. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 121 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

C$ 64

February

C$ 74

March

C$ 73

April

C$ 84

May

C$ 88

June

C$ 109

July

C$ 121

August

C$ 102

September

C$ 82

October

C$ 95

November

C$ 73

December

C$ 82

What car do most people rent in Albany?

Passenger Van rentals (Chrysler Voyager, for example) are the most popular in Albany. Mini (Chrysler Voyager) and Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Albany.

Which car rental 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 4 December 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

9.3

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.8

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 4 December 2025.

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

    From Hertz you can rent a car in Albany from about C$ 674 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.

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 4 December 2025.
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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 (C$ 41+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 41+

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Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 103+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 52+

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