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Cheap Car Hire in Albany, New York State from £45
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 10/10 and drop-off date of 14/10. 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 17 September 2025.
In Albany, there are 17 active hire locations from 10 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Albany in the past week - currently priced from £45/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
£45+
Compact
£59+
Intermediate
£46+
Full-size
£48+
People carrier
£89+
Full-size SUV
£94+
Premium
£122+
Premium SUV
£119+
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:
Chevrolet Spark£45/day
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GMC Terrain£59/day
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Dacia Sandero£66/day
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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 £71. Data was last updated on 17 September 2025.
Chevrolet Spark£45/day
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Vauxhall Astra£46/day
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Polestar 2£48/day
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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?
Book your car hire in Albany 80 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £40/day on average when booked 80 days ahead, which saves you 37% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Albany?
In Albany, the most affordable car hire company right now is Budget, offering prices from just £24.49/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Avis, with rates starting at £29.66/day.
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 7.1/10 with 58 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Dollar
7.7
Budget
7.1
Hertz
6.5
Alamo
8.9
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 £35 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £64. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
£35
February
£40
March
£38
April
£44
May
£46
June
£57
July
£64
August
£53
September
£43
October
£46
November
£37
December
£43
What car do most people hire in Albany?
Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Albany. Supplier choice cars (Class Special Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Mazda Mazda3 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.
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 17 September 2025.
Dollar
31 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.6
Pick-up/drop-off
7.5
Value
7.8
Budget
58 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.2
Value
7.4
Hertz
39 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
7.0
Overall
6.4
Pick-up/drop-off
6.6
Value
6.6
Alamo
9 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Overall
8.9
Pick-up/drop-off
9.3
Value
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
4 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.8
Value
8.0
Avis
29 reviews•2 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 17 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Albany for a week from Alamo?
Alamo offers hire cars in Albany for about £548 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Albany?
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Albany for a month is certainly possible.
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 Intermediate 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 October, prices are £33 per day on average.
Car hires by fuel type in Albany, NY
Browse car hires by fuel type in Albany, NY. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Albany, NY. Deals were last updated on 17 September 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Albany, NY. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£66+).
Electric
£77+
Hybrid
£66+
Petrol/Diesel
£171+
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