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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?

Book your car hire in Albany 82 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ₹ 4,940/day on average when booked 82 days ahead, which saves you 7,836% off the average price.

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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 55 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.4/10 with 37 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
7.2
Hertz
Hertz
6.4
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?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Albany is January, when you can expect to pay ₹ 3,952/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Albany is July (₹ 7,815/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

₹ 3,952

February

₹ 4,761

March

₹ 4,671

April

₹ 5,389

May

₹ 5,659

June

₹ 7,006

July

₹ 7,815

August

₹ 6,557

September

₹ 5,300

October

₹ 6,108

November

₹ 4,491

December

₹ 5,389

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 (Nissan Pathfinder or similar), and Passenger van 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 20 December 2025.

Budget

7.2
Good
55 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.5

Hertz

6.4
Okay
37 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

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
29 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.1

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 20 December 2025.

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

    Dollar offers hire cars in Albany for about ₹ 16,964 per 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.

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