Car Rental at Albany International Airport

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top air routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Airport info
- Top 10 locations near Albany International Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Albany International Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers at Albany International Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

Albany International Airport is sometimes also called Capital Region Airport.
Top air routes
- Chicago
- Baltimore
- Washington
- Philadelphia
- Charlotte
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Orlando
Main airlines
Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, and JetBlue
Terminals
Albany Airport has one main terminal with Concourses A, B, and C.
Location
Albany Airport is about 7 mi (11 km) north of the city of Albany. NY-155, I-87, I-90, and I-787 are the main roads connecting the airport to Albany. The airport is about 160 mi (257 km) north of New York City, about 180 mi (290 km) west of Boston, and about 215 mi (346 km) south of Montreal.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from SEK 392 per day
- Premium cars - from SEK 779 per day
- Small cars - from SEK 378 per day
- Medium cars - from SEK 378 per day
- SUVs - from SEK 457 per day
- Vans - from SEK 718 per day
Car rental desks
Many are in the main terminal near the baggage claim area. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
You’ll find a food court, a few fast food outlets, vending machines, and a coffee shop, as well as a convenience store, a bookstore, and a gifts and arts shop. There are also ATMs, a currency exchange, baby changing facilities, a kids corner, an observation deck, a multifaith prayer room, an airport museum called “Departure,” and three nearby hotels. A lost and found office is located in the operations center on the terminal’s first floor. There are art exhibits throughout the airport, and an art gallery on observation level 3. You can also join an organized airport tour that lasts about 90 minutes. The airport provides free wheelchairs, but you should contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service.
Nearest gas station
Sunoco gas station at 656 Albany Shaker Road can be reached in about three minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near the airport and on the way to Albany.
Popular one-way rentals
- New York City (160 miles / 257 km)
- Boston (179 miles / 288 km)
- Hartford (123 miles / 198 km)
- Buffalo (290 miles / 467 km)
- Philadelphia (242 miles / 389 km)
- New Haven (161 miles / 259 km)
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Airport info
Top 10 locations near Albany International Airport
- Stewart International Airportfrom SEK 534.30 per day141.3 km / 87.8 miles away
- Westchester Airportfrom SEK 408.80 per day186.9 km / 116.13 miles away
- Syracuse Hancock Airportfrom SEK 374.30 per day192 km / 119.3 miles away
- Plattsburgh International Airportfrom SEK 534.30 per day213.3 km / 132.54 miles away
- New York International Airport LaGuardiafrom SEK 408.69 per day219.3 km / 136.27 miles away
- Long Island MacArthur Airportfrom SEK 544.15 per day225.5 km / 140.12 miles away
- New York International Airport Kennedyfrom SEK 404.75 per day234.3 km / 145.59 miles away
- Rochester Airportfrom SEK 544.15 per day317.8 km / 197.47 miles away
- Buffalo Niagara Airportfrom SEK 405.51 per day402 km / 249.79 miles away
- Niagara Falls Airportfrom SEK 534.30 per day420.1 km / 261.04 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
When to book at Albany International Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Albany International Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Albany International Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price SEK 805 | A good deal SEK 525 | Cheapest supplier Dollar | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
SEK 346
in January
SEK 436
in February
SEK 422
in March
SEK 420
in April
SEK 393
in May
SEK 666
in June
SEK 787
in July
SEK 523
in August
SEK 413
in September
SEK 453
in October
SEK 508
in November
SEK 517
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Albany International Airport is January — when rental costs average SEK 346.27 per day. This is 57% cheaper than the yearly average and 56% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average SEK 786.94 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Albany International Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Albany International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
1.7 times in January
2.5 times in February
2 times in March
0.4 times in April
0.4 times in May
0.4 times in June
0.2 times in July
0.8 times in August
0.9 times in September
0.8 times in October
0.4 times in November
1.3 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Albany International Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in September the average rental period is 8 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 4 days.
7 days in January
7 days in February
7 days in March
4 days in April
7 days in May
6 days in June
4 days in July
6 days in August
8 days in September
6 days in October
6 days in November
6 days in December
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Dollar, Alamo, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | SEK 378 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large car |
| Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 2 | 2 | Large car |
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Dollar | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium car |
| Dollar | Kia K5 | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Dollar | Ford Edge | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 2 | Large car |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Bolt | 5 | 1 | SUV |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | 3 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Top 7 suppliers at Albany International Airport in 2025





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