Car Rental at Albany International Airport

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Albany International Airport, Albany, USA - New York
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$70.20 per day
Compact
Kia Soul or similar
Kia Soul
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$88.74 per day
Intermediate
Hyundai Elantra or similar
Hyundai Elantra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$97.54 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$101.47 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or similar
Ford F-150
  • 4
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$105.27 / per day
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$77.17 / per day
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or similar
Chrysler 300
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$114.34 / per day
Standard Elite SUV
Chevrolet Traverse or similar
Chevrolet Traverse
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$147.97 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:36 on 2023-06-03. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Language
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$100.34 / per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 72 km/h
25 - 45 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 104 km/h
55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gasoline price
$0.96 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.00 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$0.92 per liter
Albany International Airport Car Rental

Airport Car Rental

Albany International Airport is sometimes also called Capital Region Airport.

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 $71 per day
  • Medium cars - from $76 per day
  • Vans - from $174 per day
  • Premium cars - from $87 per day
  • Small cars - from $70 per day
  • SUVs - from $96 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 mi / 257 km)
  • Boston (180 mi / 290 km)
  • Philadelphia (244 mi / 392 km)
  • Hartford (122 mi / 196 km)
  • Montreal (215 mi / 346 km)
  • Buffalo (286 mi / 460 km)
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Fact checked by:
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Airport info

Rating
6.8
  • Getting to the airport 7.6
  • Check-in and departures 8.1
  • Terminal facilities 6.9
  • Wi-Fi 6.6
  • Restaurants and car rental services 5.9
  • Lounge 5.9

Albany International Airport (ALB)

  • IATA: ALB
  • ICAO: KALB
  • Name: Albany International Airport (ALB)
  • Distance from city: 6 miles / 9.7 km

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  3. Car Rental at Westchester Airport from $66.16 per day
    186.9 km / 116.1 miles away
  4. Car Rental at Syracuse Hancock Airport from $72.69 per day
    192.0 km / 119.3 miles away
  5. Car Rental at Plattsburgh International Airport from $88.03 per day
    213.3 km / 132.5 miles away
  6. Car Rental at New York International Airport LaGuardia from $72.82 per day
    219.3 km / 136.3 miles away
  7. Car Rental at Long Island MacArthur Airport from $88.03 per day
    225.5 km / 140.1 miles away
  8. Car Rental at New York International Airport Kennedy from $62.70 per day
    234.3 km / 145.6 miles away
  9. Car Rental at Rochester Airport from $71.10 per day
    317.8 km / 197.5 miles away
  10. Car Rental at Buffalo Niagara Airport from $68.84 per day
    402.0 km / 249.8 miles away
  11. Car Rental at Niagara Falls Airport from $95.61 per day
    420.1 km / 261.0 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices the lowest at Albany International Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Albany International Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at Albany International Airport
$64.56
January
$51.47
February
March
April
$46.51
May
$96.14
June
$125.01
July
$67.76
August
$89.57
September
October
$51.45
November
$58.28
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Albany International Airport is May — when rental costs average $46.51 per day. This is 36% cheaper than the yearly average and 63% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $125.01 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.

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 August the average rental period is 14 days, while in July, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average rental length at Albany International Airport
3
January
4
February
March
April
7
May
13
June
2
July
14
August
6
September
October
3
November
3
December

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 at Albany International Airport in September, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Albany International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
69%
January
69%
February
March
April
138%
May
69%
June
69%
July
138%
August
208%
September
October
69%
November
69%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers Dollar, Thrifty, Alamo
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Vans, Medium cars
Lowest price $70 per day
Cheapest supplier Dollar

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Dollar Mazda 3 2 2 Large cars
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Alamo Nissan Kicks 5 2 SUVs
Dollar Volkswagen Jetta 2 2 Large cars

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Avis
8.6 / 10
Lowest rated company
Thrifty
8.2 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$100.34
Lowest daily price
$70.20
Total cars available
77

Top 8 Suppliers at Albany International Airport in 2023

Avis
Avis
Excellent 8.6
+15182424440
737 Albany Shaker Road
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
Alamo
Alamo
Excellent 8.6
8443662649
737 ALBANY SHAKER RD,
$96 - $212
Budget
Budget
Excellent 8.5
+15182424450
737 Albany Shaker Road
$88 - $257
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
Hertz
Hertz
Excellent 8.5
5184561777
737 Albany Shaker Rd.
Working hours
Mon:05:30-23:59
Tue:05:30-23:59
Wed:05:30-23:59
Thu:05:30-23:59
Fri:05:30-23:59
Sat:05:30-22:00
Sun:05:30-23:59
Enterprise
Enterprise
Excellent 8.5
+18449341076
737 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211
$98 - $195
National
National
Excellent 8.5
+18443662648
Albany International Airport, 737 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211
$99 - $197
Dollar
Dollar
Excellent 8.2
+18664342226
737 Albany Shaker Road, Albany International Airport, Albany, Ny 12211
$70 - $96
Working hours
Mon:05:30-23:59
Tue:05:30-23:59
Wed:05:30-23:59
Thu:05:30-23:59
Fri:05:30-23:59
Sat:05:30-22:00
Sun:05:30-23:59
Thrifty
Thrifty
Excellent 8.2
8772830898
3905 Newton Road
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:09:00-13:00

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