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Cheap Car Hire in Albany, New York State from $78

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Albany with a pick-up date of 31/7 and drop-off date of 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Albany, NY

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Albany, NY and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 11 July 2025.

There are currently 18 hire locations operating in Albany spread across 10 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Albany is SUV at $78 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compare car hire deals in Albany, NY by type

Here are the best Albany small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Albany medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Albany large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Albany SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Audi A3$78/day
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A/C
Audi A3
MG 3$83/day
2
M
A/C
MG 3
Holden Barina$114/day
2
M
A/C
Holden Barina

Best car hire deals found in Albany

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Albany, NY. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Albany, NY with an average daily rate of $108. Data was last updated on 11 July 2025.
These are some of the most attractive options when it comes to hiring 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.
Audi A3$78/day
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A/C
Audi A3
MG ZS$78/day
4
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A/C
MG ZS
Hyundai Elantra$83/day
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A/C
Hyundai Elantra

Cheapflights insights for Albany car hires

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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Albany, book about 65 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $88, which is about 39% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Albany?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Albany is Dollar (rated 7.7/10 with 31 reviews). Budget (rated 7.3/10 with 59 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Albany?

Planning to hire a car in Albany? January is the cheapest month, costing about $73 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $137. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$73

February

$82

March

$79

April

$91

May

$96

June

$120

July

$137

August

$120

September

$93

October

$96

November

$76

December

$91

Which car hire company has the most locations in Albany?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 3 locations in Albany, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top hire agencies in Albany, NY

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Albany, NY known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Albany, NY. Reviews were last updated on 11 July 2025.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Albany, including Dollar, Budget and Hertz in Albany. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Dollar

7.7
Good
31 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.8

Budget

7.3
Good
59 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.6

Hertz

6.5
Okay
41 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.6

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.1

Avis

5.9
Fair
29 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.6

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 hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Albany, NY, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Albany for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in Albany, offering car hire for around $645 per week on average.

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

    Typically, how long you can hire 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.

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

    It costs $0 for a weekend car hire in Albany, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Compact as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Albany in August, prices are $78 per day on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Albany, NY

Browse car hires by fuel type in Albany, NY. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Albany, NY. Deals were last updated on 11 July 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Albany, NY. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($70+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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