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Cheap Car Hire in Albany, New York State from $73

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Albany, NY car hires in 2026

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

$1.76

Average price per day

$60

Cheapest price per day

$73
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Popular car types in Albany, NY

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There are currently 19 hire locations operating in Albany spread across 10 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Albany is large car at $73 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

$81+

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Compact

Compact

$81+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$83+

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Standard

Standard

$117+

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Full-size

Full-size

$73+

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People mover

People mover

$99+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$150+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$87+

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Best car hire deals found in Albany

Kia Carnival$73/day
Kia Carnival
Found 09/26/26
Hyundai i20$81/day
Hyundai i20
Found 09/26/26
Seat Cupra Born$81/day
Seat Cupra Born
Found 09/26/26

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 90 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $84, which is about 25% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Albany?

Looking to hire a car in Albany? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $48.01/day. Turo also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $51.13/day.

What is the best car rental company in Albany?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Albany is Budget (rated 6.8/10 with 49 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.1/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.8
Alamo
Alamo
9.1
National
National
8.5
Dollar
Dollar
8.1

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 $68 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $134. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$68

February

$78

March

$74

April

$80

May

$93

June

$128

July

$134

August

$114

September

$100

October

$101

November

$71

December

$90

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 hire agencies in Albany, NY

Budget

6.8
Okay
49 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.2

Alamo

9.1
Wonderful
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.6

National

1 location
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Dollar

8.1
Very Good
15 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
5 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.6

Hertz

6.4
Okay
24 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Avis

5.9
Fair
19 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.5

Thrifty

3 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Albany?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $60/day when booking a car hire in Albany. The absolute best deal a user found was for $53/day from Dollar, booked on Sep. 26.

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

    Dollar is one of the most popular car hire companies in Albany, offering car hire for around $423 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 does it cost to rent a car in Albany for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire in Albany for a month is $1,812. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Car hires by fuel type in Albany, NY

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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 ($80+).

Electric

Electric

$80+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$115+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$221+

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